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So I'm looking at my medical records online and I see that I had a "gastrojejunostomy and resection of the distal part of stomach for gastric polyposis and refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease". I was like HUH?? Now I'm confused. I went online to look up the differences between this and the bypass, and some sites say they are basically the same, some say they are different because a different area is bypassed with the gastrojejunostomy, some say the gastrojejunostomy is part of the bypass, and I have no clue what to think. At no time did my surgeon ever mention anything other than bypass. No other words, procedures, names of procedures, etc. Just a bypass and removing my lower stomach. So now...what the actual heck????

Ok so then the sites I saw that said they're the same thing are correct then. Ok. I wonder why I wasn't told that, and why there's no mention of RNY in my chart.....

About the funny thing, it may be he no longer has the situations or comments as a larger person. Also, I know I am more grumpy right now adjusting and learning about what my body wants and needs at six Weeks out..

me too

I'm so sorry this happened, let yourself grieve a little but please don't let it over burden you. Each WLS offers the opportunity to change your weight and life enormously. Do the right things and success will follow. Sleeves work for thousands of people. My fingers are crossed that there is no cancer.

I’ve worked my entire career in medicine. Your surgeon will definitely refer you to someone if you ask.

I also had this, and warm compresses really do help; hope you feel better soon!

If your plan doesn't prohibit it and you've not had any issues so far, I say go for it! Just go slow and listen to your body. ❤️

I am an accountant. I know people in my profession all over. I've met them in training and conferences. I know know who the really good ones are. They are usually presenters in the trainings. I would ask your current surgeon for a referral. Dietician also.

I'll definitely try to do a before and after - Especially after things have stabilized. May be 3 months, 6 months and a year after progress so others can see the process as well! 😁 Thank you Spinoza - Hoping all goes well. Just dreading the recovery phase of 6 to 8 weeks before things normalize especially the very first or two weeks post-Op!