2 1/2 Years out - Honest Update

Mar 29, 2010

It has been 2 1/2 years since my original RNY gastric bypass.  I now weigh 185 pounds.  That is a 21 pound gain from my lowest weight of 164.  I never got to my goal of 150-155 pounds.  I never got to a normal bmi range.  I work hard to maintain my weight at 185 considering the current status of my bypass.  I am researching revision surgeons to convert my surgery to a Duodenal Switch.  Before my RNY, I was only given two options RNY or Lap Band.  I didn't know there were other surgeries.  I also didn't know what a stoma was or a pyloric valve.  I have been told by my surgeon that my stoma may have stretched because I "eat too fast."  That is half a sandwich in 30 minutes as opposed to the ideal 45.  I do dump and am lactose intolerant.  I do the best I can with the tool I was given.  I wish I would have known about the D.S.  Do your research!!!  Be honest!  I know you want surgery, but you're better off with the right surgery for you rather than a half assed idea of one!!

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