Hi, I am new here and I am from Pensacola, FL. I had RNY 11 years ago and I have successfully kept off most of my weight. I went from 282 pounds to 132, but I have gained to 150 and I have been stable at that weight for 5 years. It has taken a long time to finally find out what has been wrong with me! I was given a "blind loop" diagnosis this year. After moving back to Pensacola last year, I got in with a wonderful GI doctor that said I have blind loop syndrome and it is causing my immune system to be in overdrive. I also see a Rheumatologist that agrees with the GI doctor and she said it has been labeled "bypass arthritis" and it is very much real. I suffer from malabsorption and Vitamin D def. and have to take Thiamine (B-1) injections and B-12 injections for life. For years, I would have flares with painful joints, swollen glands, terrible fatigue and muscle weakness. I would feel cold, and just sick, like I was coming down with something.
I was told that it is treated with antibiotics and they have to be changed and switched, at times. I have been on Bactrim but it is not working as good anymore. My GI doctor advised me to try the antibiotics but he said I needed to consider a surgical consult for a revision in the future. I am EXTREMELY scared of facing a revision. My doctor is very kind and he said that a revision is not to be taken lightly. I do not want to go that route at all unless it is necessary.
I am looking for any info on Blind loop or a revision or really any kind of support!!! Thanks to all that read my post.
I was told that it is treated with antibiotics and they have to be changed and switched, at times. I have been on Bactrim but it is not working as good anymore. My GI doctor advised me to try the antibiotics but he said I needed to consider a surgical consult for a revision in the future. I am EXTREMELY scared of facing a revision. My doctor is very kind and he said that a revision is not to be taken lightly. I do not want to go that route at all unless it is necessary.
I am looking for any info on Blind loop or a revision or really any kind of support!!! Thanks to all that read my post.