Sept?Okay so it is finalized. Office visit Monday the 17th and surgery on Tuesday the 18th.
And do you want it on the calendar?
Sept?Okay so it is finalized. Office visit Monday the 17th and surgery on Tuesday the 18th.
August...we don't flup around!Sept?
And do you want it on the calendar?
OH WOW, you don't.August...we don't flup around!
It is that or go on TPN. I am tired of feeling like garbage and want this over with now, so getting it done quickly.
My revision isn't a typical/true revision as he is simply going to extend the alimentary limb and possibly extend the common channel as well. This will be a few snips, some measuring and new connections. He will also repair an umbilical hernia that I believe have it really is a hernia and fix any adhesion he might find(don't believe I have any) . He told me he doesn't anticipate a long procedure.I was told he only does revisions open. Idk
Thanks Rob....see my reply to your questions and comments in bold above.
Thanks Munchkin, I have no doubt he will.Best of luck! I'm sure Dr. K will fix you up.
Scott I was wondering what they've told you to expect as a result of this new surgery. Have they given any indication how much absorption will increase, and exactly what nutrients will be enhanced? Also, when will they tell you EXACTLY what they're planning to do for/to you? It just seems strange to me that it's all a go, but yet it's unclear exactly where you are going to! I'm also interested to know if they gave you any details about options, such as "We can increase your alimentary limb to X, and your common channel to X and this should result in a 20% increase in absorption. OR, we could leave your alimentary limb the same, and increase your CC from 100cm to 165 cm, and this will result in ______." I just know there are literally dozens of possible combinations of approaches you could take, each offering positives and negatives. I sure hope YOU/they explore ALL options before deciding on which would be best for you. I'm pulling for a successful outcome for you....one last surgery and be done with it! You've been through enough and it's time to relax and enjoy the rest of your time on this planet. The whole "measure twice and cut once" doesn't even begin to tell the tale here. It's measure the living hell out of this, and ONLY then after all factors have been considered and weighed carefully, then cut. I've been trying like hell to stop losing, but dropped another lb to 178 now. I watch your situation with baited breath...My revision isn't a typical/true revision as he is simply going to extend the alimentary limb and possibly extend the common channel as well. This will be a few snips, some measuring and new connections. He will also repair an umbilical hernia that I believe have it really is a hernia and fix any adhesion he might find(don't believe I have any) . He told me he doesn't anticipate a long procedure.