Gastric Bypass Revision 12/4/13

[JustV 1]

Had my first RNY in 2004. Went from 275 to 169 in 2008. Had some major life issues going on and developed an addiction to alcohol. Weighing 277 and clean, I had a revised RNY and multiple hernia repair on 12/4/13. Hoping for a better future, but fully aware that I have to make it so.

[soocalchic 1,087]

Had you dilated your pouch? Congrats on the revision..

[JustV 1]

Yep. My pouch was originally 30cc (1 oz) in 2004 and measured 90cc (3 oz) just a couple of months ago. Drinking and eating to manage stress will do that, unfortunately. But, forward with hope. My revised pouch is around 20cc (2/3 of an oz). I think my surgeon wanted to teach me a lesson.

[soocalchic 1,087]

Yep. My pouch was originally 30cc (1 oz) in 2004 and measured 90cc (3 oz) just a couple of months ago. Drinking and eating to manage stress will do that, unfortunately. But, forward with hope. My revised pouch is around 20cc (2/3 of an oz). I think my surgeon wanted to teach me a lesson.

oh my that's aggressive you'll be skinny in no time steer clear of the Booz and you'll be ok..

[soocalchic 1,087]

Btw you had surgery on my birthday

[BestYet2Come 97]

Had my first RNY in 2004. Went from 275 to 169 in 2008. Had some major life issues going on and developed an addiction to alcohol. Weighing 277 and clean, I had a revised RNY and multiple hernia repair on 12/4/13. Hoping for a better future, but fully aware that I have to make it so.

Congratulations on being clean! You deserve a pat on the back. Cheers to a wiser and successful journey ahead!

[Suko75 10]

Does that mean even with sleeve ur stomach can expand again

[VSG AJH 499]

Does that mean even with sleeve ur stomach can expand again

The RNY is not exactly the same as the sleeve.

[JustV 1]

Had my first RNY in 2004. Went from 275 to 169 in 2008. Had some major life issues going on and developed an addiction to alcohol. Weighing 277 and clean, I had a revised RNY and multiple hernia repair on 12/4/13. Hoping for a better future, but fully aware that I have to make it so.

Congratulations on being clean! You deserve a pat on the back. Cheers to a wiser and successful journey ahead!

Thanks!Turns out the surgeon thinks he accidentally stapled one of the nerves in my abdomen when stapling up the puch, which is likely the culprit for the excruciating pain. He says the staples will dissolve and then the pain should be gone, but it could take months. His solution? Double up on the Lortab he prescribed for pain. Since I hate pain meds and narcotics, I'm hoping I can just grin and bear the pain until it goes away :PVery annoying!

[Blessed Mz 55]

I can definitely relate to your story. I had to have my surgery done twice, for some reason the first time I had it I couldn't keep anything down so 3 months after having 1st surgery I had to have a second surgery. The first was a sleeve the second was a bypass. With all the throwing up I was doing I develop a hernia. But before they could fix my hernia I'd developed an infection in my gallbladder which then had to be removed. After which followed with the reparation on my hernia. As of today I'm gladto say I'm about a hundred pounds lighter and also pretty healthy. So I'm sure as long as you're dedicated, with all the trouble you've had with your pass you will do fine. ♢♤♢♤♢

Good luck