Update: to Devastated
Hi Everyone:
First and foremost I would like to take a minute to THANK everyone from the bottom of my heart for their support, uplifting comments and words of wisdom during this difficult time, you will never know how much each and every comment meant to me.
I met with my doctor (Dr. Halmi) on Monday, November 17, 2014 and of course he said he didn't know whether to duck or retreat into his office when he saw me in the event I went into another round of hysterics...LOL!!! I blamed it on the meds.....
We set down and he showed me photos of my abdominal area.... I was totally shocked...the top of my stomach was totally immersed in adhesions and there was this white plastic looking stuff which he explained was mesh from my last hernia repair that took place in 2008 by another doctor. This mesh was embedded with adhesions. Without telling all of my medical history - he went on to explain that in order to perform the RNY or the SLEEVE he would have to begin with the top of the stomach which in my case he could not even get too. He stated that he spent over an hour trying different routes trying to get to my stomach only to be stopped by more adhesions. To avoid cutting a major artery or some other vital organ - he felt it was best to stop trying and end the surgery. He said he would have done the exact same thing if I was a family member.
I asked a lot of the questions that many of you asked of me....what about an open RNY, what if a Gastro doctor tried to remove some of the adhesions, would that help - he was adamant - I would never be able to have any type of WLS; I will have to lose the weight on my own or with the help of a medical nutritionist. He did tell me that because of the adhesions I have lost some of my stomach and that is why when I eat anything I get full quick and end up with GERD; yes I do have another hernia (he could not repair) but once I lose the excess weight that will go away?.
His current recommendations was that I continue on the liquid diet and proteins, and add mushies within a week ... basically act as if I did have the RNY; cut out all whites and start walking more in another week - he wants me to lose an additional 50-60 pounds. He has the confidence that I can do this and at this point even as hard as it seems I do too.
I would love to continue being a part of this forum - I may not comment on the actual surgery - but if I can be an inspiration by offering a word of encouragement as so many did to me - it would mean a lot. The good news is that I am down a total of 22 pounds since November 1st.
By the way, even though I was still a little emotional through our visit on Monday, I still let him know how much I appreciate his wisdom and caring spirit, I gave him a hug and will see him in a month.
Thank to each and everyone of you for your support and encouragement......ROZ
I'm so sorry to hear this. 22 lbs since 11/1 is awesome! You got this, girl. We are here for you 
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
Sorry to hear about your adhesions. I am in no way an expert but I would encourage you to join in "what are you eating today RNYers" it helps keep me on task with food and you would get great ideas (recipes) to help lose the weight. Best of luck to you, I know you are dissappointed, please don't give up. The Dr's idea to go ahead and eat like you had the surgery is a good one.
