pinknightmare
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Hi all...newbie, here.
Background: Had RNY in 2006 and am now considering a revision to DS due to failure of the original RNY <sigh>...just over a year after my RNY I had an ulcer perforate (no symptoms prior) and almost died...luckily I had a fantastic surgeon who fixed me up and after a few months was good as new. BUT the resulting endoscopy after the ulcer surgery showed a regular sized stomach...no restriction, as have every endoscopy since that time. My GI doctor said that's the reason the tool didn't work for me. I have been compliant with my eating, exercise and all my vitamins the entire time and it's been very discouraging.
Before I registered with this site, I lurked a bit and found some great information, so I'm hoping to learn a lot more as I start researching the revision. I've contacted Dr. K's office to start the ball rolling (being in the Midwest, I know I will have to travel to get the best surgeon for this procedure) and am cautiously optimistic that this will all go the way I hope.
I even asked my HR department for the EOC, which I'm not sure they will provide to me...is this the norm??? Or do I have to specifically tell them what I'm considering...not that it's any of their business.
Thanks for reading!
Background: Had RNY in 2006 and am now considering a revision to DS due to failure of the original RNY <sigh>...just over a year after my RNY I had an ulcer perforate (no symptoms prior) and almost died...luckily I had a fantastic surgeon who fixed me up and after a few months was good as new. BUT the resulting endoscopy after the ulcer surgery showed a regular sized stomach...no restriction, as have every endoscopy since that time. My GI doctor said that's the reason the tool didn't work for me. I have been compliant with my eating, exercise and all my vitamins the entire time and it's been very discouraging.
Before I registered with this site, I lurked a bit and found some great information, so I'm hoping to learn a lot more as I start researching the revision. I've contacted Dr. K's office to start the ball rolling (being in the Midwest, I know I will have to travel to get the best surgeon for this procedure) and am cautiously optimistic that this will all go the way I hope.
I even asked my HR department for the EOC, which I'm not sure they will provide to me...is this the norm??? Or do I have to specifically tell them what I'm considering...not that it's any of their business.
Thanks for reading!