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I stepped away from this forum after my failed surgery attempt. I Was supposed to have gastric bypass March 27th. The doctor wasn’t able to complete the surgery due to past adhesions from a hysterectomy. It was unexpected so we had never discussed the sleeve as an alternative. I’m in the process of seeing if I can get the sleeve surgery approved but who knows. I wanted to say tell your doctor you are open to the other surgery just in case. I am so mad he did not ask and I did not say anything. I thought about it but I really wanted the bypass and he didn’t seem concerned. It’s a horrible feeling to wake up from surgery and find out nothing was done!

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14 minutes ago, 49Nash said:

I stepped away from this forum after my failed surgery attempt. I Was supposed to have gastric bypass March 27th. The doctor wasn’t able to complete the surgery due to past adhesions from a hysterectomy. It was unexpected so we had never discussed the sleeve as an alternative. I’m in the process of seeing if I can get the sleeve surgery approved but who knows. I wanted to say tell your doctor you are open to the other surgery just in case. I am so mad he did not ask and I did not say anything. I thought about it but I really wanted the bypass and he didn’t seem concerned. It’s a horrible feeling to wake up from surgery and find out nothing was done!

💝 Aww! Good luck 💝

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That's a shame. I just would have assumed they'd go ahead with "something" after they had you all prepped and ready but I guess for liability concerns they can't just do that. Good luck with your new surgery.

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That’s horrible. Who would have thought that a previous unrelated surgery could cause such a problem. Good luck moving forward

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I'm sorry this happened to you. You don't deserve it.

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On 4/11/2019 at 1:41 PM, 49Nash said:

I stepped away from this forum after my failed surgery attempt. I Was supposed to have gastric bypass March 27th. The doctor wasn’t able to complete the surgery due to past adhesions from a hysterectomy. It was unexpected so we had never discussed the sleeve as an alternative. I’m in the process of seeing if I can get the sleeve surgery approved but who knows. I wanted to say tell your doctor you are open to the other surgery just in case. I am so mad he did not ask and I did not say anything. I thought about it but I really wanted the bypass and he didn’t seem concerned. It’s a horrible feeling to wake up from surgery and find out nothing was done!

That must have been devastating. Many prayers that this time around everything goes smoothly :100_pray:

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Just wanted to update that I went back and was able to get the sleeve May 1. I didn’t post earlier because I really felt there would be another reason the surgery could not be completed. I’m happily at home and pain of that last failed surgery has faded. So if for some reason you can’t get the surgery you want, don’t give up. I’m glad I tried again

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wow what a time it has been for you! very hard news to wake up and find you couldn’t have your surgery; glad you’ve been able to have a sleeve now and hope you have a good recovery

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So glad you were able to get the sleeve. Congratulations!

If you don't mind my asking, was your hysterectomy open or done laproscopically? Asking because I am scheduled for RNY soon and had a total hysterectomy also. Your original post actually concerned me enough that I had asked my surgeon about it before this update. He was not concerned, but I sure have been! :)

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I had an open hysterectomy. My doctor said mine was a fluke and he has never had the problem before. If something bizarre or unusual is going to happen, it will happen to me every time. I asked him about scar tissue multiple times prior to surgery. I wish I had told him to do the sleeve if he couldn’t do the bypass. But I really wanted the bypass and didn’t want to put the thought in his head.

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Thank you so much for answering. :) I really, really appreciate you taking the time to post your experience.

Again, I am glad you were able to get the sleeve surgery. You have been through a lot and you deserve some smooth sailing! Keep us posted on all the success that will be coming your way. Can't wait to hear the happy news!

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50 minutes ago, FluffySaysForkIt! said:

Thank you so much for answering. :) I really, really appreciate you taking the time to post your experience.

Again, I am glad you were able to get the sleeve surgery. You have been through a lot and you deserve some smooth sailing! Keep us posted on all the success that will be coming your way. Can't wait to hear the happy news!

You are welcome and thank you for the kind words. I’m sure your surgery will not have the same outcome as mine. Good luck!

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