How I became a Gastric Bypass (revisional bariatric) surgery patient

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I have experienced two bariatric surgeries: A stomach stapling with internal ring-band in 1990 and a gastric bypass in 2012.

In 2012, I needed a specialist in revisional bariatric surgery to handle my case because I was suffering from a failed gastric ring bariatric surgery that took place in 1990. Testing in 2011, revealed that I was suffering from an ulcer and internal bleeding. The ring inside of me was protruding into my stomach lining and it had broken open causing a dangerous situation. I had regained all my previous weight too, 90 lbs. Fortunately, my family doctor located a specialist for me, Dr. Deveney at Oregon Health and Science University, and I was put on the fast track for a revisional operation, which ending up being a gastric bypass. Now I am 2 years post surgery and having no problems.

Edited September 1, 2014 by LegacyLizzy