Need Help!

[melissadavis]

I had the Ruen-Y Gastric Bypass surgery Dec. 2000. I had lost 136 pounds. I waited the 2years to get pregnant with my first child. No pregnancy complications. I gained 40lbs with my pregnancy. At 27 weeks gestation, I got extremely sick and went into the hospital. Found out I had intusseption (a form of bowel obstruction). I had emergency surgery where they took out a foot of my intestine. While in recovery I went into labor and they did an emergency c-section. I ended up loosing my baby. This was all a complication from my gastric bypass. My intestines were rubbing against my scar tissue from my bypass surgery. This happened April 2003. Since then, I have had another child, and also gained another 40lbs with that surgery. Struggling now with weight gain at 12yrs post op. I have high blood pressure, fatigue and in pain. I want to get back on track, but don't know where to start. I haven't seen my bariatric surgeon in the last six years. I had my surgery in MN and now live in AL.

 

[Pat99]

Melissadavis-So very sorry for the loss of your baby.

Based on how long ago you had your surgery and the series of weight gains you have described I think the best thing you can do as a starting point is to find a bariatric surgeon in your area and attend a seminar. While you are there you can explain your situation and ask for advice. The surgeon will either provide you a direct answer or you will be told to set up a consult. I'm thinking once everything is said and done you will probably be looking at having a revision done to your surgery.

Please let us know if you go to a seminar or have a consult and what the surgeon has to say. Your answer will most likely help someone else in the same situation. Good luck.

 

[Javajoy]

You might be eligible for for a Lap Band. I know surgeons who have placed one after RNY. Also some surgeons do a kind of repair to your pouch. A seminar is the place to start. The repair is done like having an EGD (same as an upper endoscopy). Good luck on your search for information and a good surgeon.