Feeding Tube

I am now 2 years post op and still have a feeding tube in.  I have been to several specialist to find out why I can not eat enough.  The GI Specialist all say that they see no reason why I can not eat.  I have had two seizures since my gastric bypass.  I have had a second opionion from another Bariatric doctor and he says he does not think reversing the surgery would help because I can just think of certain foods and it will make me nauseated.  I can eat just a little, and sometimes I can eat more. I am maintaining my weight at (132 pounds and I am 5'3) for about a year now between what I can eat and the nutrition I put through the feed tube/pump at night.   I have been so depressed that I can not do things I use to could do.  Has anyone had a feeding tube in for two years or more, and if so, have you thought about having the gastric bypass reversed?  I had the Roux-en-Y.  My surgeon keeps asking me if I want to reverse it, but I have heard so much that it is worse to have it reversed then to have it done.  I was just like some input on your thoughts.

Sharon D from NC

Sharon from NC

Sharon,
I think you already know my story, but I just wanted to say that I think about you frequently, and hope that you find the right doc and the right solution, and I pray for that for myself as well
Hugs,
Jules

Thanks, I have been keeping up with your post too.  How long did you have to stay in the hospital when you had yours reversed.  Did you have the Roux-en-y?

Sharon

I had my RNY 7/23/07.  I did not get my feeding tube until recently.  Do not take no for an answer.  I have been told twice that I do not need reversal surgery.  I have an appointment with my third doctor this Thursday.  Living with a feeding tube is not the answer for me.  I do not agree with the comment about it not helping.  I get sick to my stomach sometimes when I just think about certain foods.  I think that is because after two years, I know when my stomach will not be able to handle certain things.  That doesn't mean that reversing the surgery wouldn't fix that problem.... JUST DON'T GIVE UP.