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I clearly recall seeing at least 2 posts in the last several months where someone mentioned that they had or were thinking about having their RNY reversed and converting to a sleeve. Can anyone help me out or remember who made those posts? Or even the name of a Doctor that does that kind of thing?

I am asking for my Aunt who had a RNY back in 2000 and would like to find out more information about a possible conversion. She would be willing to travel anywhere if they can help her. She had a hack doctor in PA, dunno his name, but for the last 11 years she is in pain every time she eats. She has been told that her pouch was done incorrectly and she has almost like a sink trap curve so things have to go uphill before they go down and food gets stuck/caught. I don't know all of the specifics of it. She has been taking narcotics for the last 8 years to ease the pain from eating so she can have a regular meal, otherwise she has to puree everything.

Today was the first time I have talked to her since my Sleeve. Even though I see her always on holidays picking at her plate and taking liquid meds during the meal. I just didn't know the full extent of her issues until we talked today. She has been seen by Bariatric doctors here in CT in the past and they have all said there was nothing they could do, I don't believe she has talked to anyone recently. If there is even a slim chance that a Dr. can help her she would like to at least talk to them.

Thanks for any info.

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