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H.A.L.A B.
on 3/10/19 1:45 pm
Topic: RE: Taking meds after Duodenal Switch

Yes it may. Depends on medication and form of delivery.

Best if you ask that question on the DS forum.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

Umpiregator
on 3/10/19 11:43 am
Topic: Taking meds after Duodenal Switch

Does having a duodenal switch cause any problems (absorption issues) with taking routine meds?

Amy R.
on 3/10/19 10:51 am
Topic: RE: Revision needed due to ulcer

How/what will your revision consist of? Are they basically surgically removing your ulcerous tissue?

My surgery ten years ago was a mutated bypass. Basically it was a near-total gastrectomy with intestines configured as those of an RnY. It's a severe operation, but I had horrible bleeding ulcers that would either not heal or would re-occur. They scarred my pyloric channel closed many times and I spent a lot of painful time in the hospital on ENG tubes each time they scarred shut. It just got to be too much to bear.

On top of that of course I needed WLS. I was 347 pounds and miserable. So the pretty drastic surgery I had truly saved my life. However I've no blind stomach and am now once again dealing with pre-ulcerous tissues at times. I've been fortunate to not to back to an actual ulcer yet though.

As far as what to expect, that would depend on what procedure you're having. You'll likely basically feel no difference. Weight loss from revision is typically 30ish pounds plus or minus. What result are you hoping for? I'm glad to answer any questions.

xjaymox
on 3/10/19 6:36 am
Topic: lap band to RNY revision

Hi Friends!

3 days ago I had my lap-band removed and RNY done. I just want to give warning that the process of removing the lap band and port is complicated! I have two large incision where they were and they had to cut through muscle to get to them. Now, the pain of that spot FAR outweights the minor discomfort of the RNY incisions. Just wanted anyone considering this revision to be aware that its a bit more complicated than just an RNY.

Looking4home
on 3/9/19 4:33 pm
Revision on 04/05/19
seimone123
on 3/8/19 7:48 pm
Topic: RE: Revision weights? Weight gained back? Stretched stoma or pouch?

My bmi is 37 and need to be over 40. How can I pack on pounds for the scale

Looch1126
on 3/8/19 1:39 pm
Topic: RE: Bypass to sleeve to duodenal switch

Great news! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!

Looch1126
on 3/8/19 1:34 pm
Topic: RE: Gastric bypass in 2013 and now having a revision of the gastric bypass. Anyone done the same ?

Hi - I'm just wondering how your revision went? Are you losing weight as you expected and how are you feeling?

Umpiregator
on 3/8/19 12:52 pm
Looch1126
on 3/8/19 11:38 am
Topic: RE: Surgery Tomorrow Revision

Hi! It's been about 6 months out from surgery, how are you doing?? Are you feeling well? Thanks for your update - it really helps us newbies! ;)

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