Surgery Tomorrow

Hi.  I am having revision surgery tomorrow and would appreciate all of the well wishes/prayers/good vibes that you could send.  I had the Open RNY in 2003.  Lost 177 pounds.  I have pretty much kept it off, but need to lose an additional 100 pounds.  Had the stoma checked and it had stretched from 8cm to 22cm.  Doctor is going to fix it laproscopically.  Cut off the old and redo with staples and bovine tissue that will not stretch.  He says he does that now on all of his RNY.  Stoma stretching is common if you don't chew well enough and drink with meals.  I am happy to be getting this done.  Thanks, in advance.  I will keep you updated what I get near a computer.  Love, Diane

Diane, How exciting for you! I'll keep you held close to my heart and sending the most positive thoughts I have your way. I'm sure you'll do great. It's amazing what can be done. And lap instead of open makes SUCH a big difference. Hugs!

oohhhhh this is exciting for you!!!!!!!!!!! sending the biggest hugs and  prayers for you~!~

Best wishes in your upcoming surgery...We'll keep you in out prayers
suzette50

prayers are with you.wish mine would do that.but he dont believe doing it for the second time.told me if you ccan not keep it up.its no use to have it done the first time.he said he gave me the tool to use and it was up to me to keep it up can lose by my self by eating right,he right.but with all the knee surgery that i had.its hard to do anything.



marylyn

Good luck!
Holly

Diane,

I will be thinking good thoughts for you. That is quite a stoma stretch. Don't forget to walk, sip, and sip some more.

Hugs & Kisses
Annette

Diane, you are added to my good thought, positive vibe, prayer list.  Please let us know how you're doing.
Debbie

good luck, Diane!!!

Keep us posted as to how you are doing. We're all rooting for you!

Diane....my thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow. Hope you have a uneventful surgery and a easy recovery.

Did the doctor say why the stoma stretched so much???

Hugs....connie d