Question:
Does anyone know of anyone having a rny reversal?
I'm 27 days post and I feel so bad and wish I had never had this done, especially after reading all the problems that could develope and the way I feel, weak and nauseaed all the time. I am considering a reversal, if possible. Any suggestions. — Julia M. (posted on September 25, 2001)
September 25, 2001
I'm so sorry you're feeling badly. I have asked my Dr. if they can reverse
it and he said that it is possible if necessary but that it's even more
dangerous than the initial surgery. Maybe you'll feel better after you've
had it longer. Hope you do.
— alicialeew
September 25, 2001
It took a full five weeks before I did not regret having my surgery! That
would be 35 days, so give it more time. Question: Are you sticking to your
food plan? Comment: Many Doctors put folks on food before they are ready.
Try blender foods for now, very soft. Good luck & you will feel better
soon, it takes some of us longer than others.
— Barbara B.
September 25, 2001
Hi there....
Like everyone said give it a few more days. I had surgery on August 23rd
and thought it was the end of the world. I even posted it on the message
board, I had pneumonia, and then had an infection in my incision. Since I
have gotten over my infection and able to eat somewhat normal. Yes i said
eat normal. I can eat meat and veggies in very small amounts, but the
thought of being normal again was a BIG HELP! I also went back to work
part time and then I didnt' have all the time to think about everything I
couldn't do or have. I also couldn't watch my bandage to see how much it
drained. But take it from me it does get better. If you want to talk I am
here.
Good Luck!!!!!
— Donna J.
September 25, 2001
First off, you probably read about the problems that could develop from
this surgery, PRIOR to HAVING this surgery. I have a hard time believing
that you (or anyone) would enter into any surgery without fully knowing all
the side affects of it. This leads me to believe that since FATIGUE and
DEPRESSION are BIG post-op symptoms of this surgery- you are probably a
little more aware of "your surroundings" and could be a bit down,
depressed and vulnerable. Usually these feelings fade by month 3. Do you
remember reading up on the chances of depression etc. prior to having
surgery? Did you ever tell yourself what you would do in this situation if
it happened to you? Try and think back to before you had the surgery,
surely you prepared yourself mentally for these two side affects...( and
for you PRE-OPS, now is the time to address this!!!!) You've got to
realize- now that you are expirienceing them- what you can do to help
yourself out of them. Now that you've had the surgery (which is the
HARDEST PART!!!!) you need to just ride it out and you will be able to get
beyond these minor affects. I understand yourpossible fear of the unknown
months ahead, but I do not understand you wanting to just throwing in the
towel or giving up??????? You are, in essence, 75% of the way
"there" and I think you can do it...
Remember that your body is probably a little bit MAD at you, and you need
to heal..... having another surgery will prolong the your healing
process.... meaning you will crummy after that surgery as well.
— Karen R.
September 25, 2001
Hello, Im sorry that you are not feeling well. This is just part of our
journey and you will feel good very soon. First you need to smile and
remember why you had this surgery in the first place. You need to stay
positive. The pain is really just temporary and you will adjust to your
new life. Im just 5 wks post op and down 40lbs..now if that does not give
you encouragement to keeping going I dont know what will. I do know it is
quite an adjustment but just wait until your first post-op visit and you
lose weight and know it will never come back. I wish you well and if you
need to talk at all feel free to e-mail me at
[email protected]! All the best...:)
— Melissa S.
September 25, 2001
Please don't give up yet. It's way too early. The first month is always the
hardest. It took me at least 6 weeks to feel 'human' again and you will
too. I've lost 3/4 of the weight I wanted to lose in just 5 1/2 months. I'm
wearing size 14 pants and Misses Large tops. I feel like a new person. You
have that same thing to look forward to and it's going to happen before you
know it. As for the problems that you read about, please keep in mind, WLS
patients tend to ask questions and write more often about the problems
because they're looking for help from other's who've had the same
situations. We don't ask for help or write as much about the successes
because we don't need help dealing with our new found happiness. I too read
about the many possible problems and thankfully have not experienced any of
them and if I had worried about it I would have worried for nothing. You're
getting yourself stressed out worrying about things that probably won't
happen. Too much stress can cause medical problems too. Also, what I've
read from people who have actually had 'problems' develop, EVERYONE has
stated that they'd not had any regrets and would still have the surgery
again. You've already gotten through the difficult part. Just have a little
more patience and be good to yourself.
— [Anonymous]
September 26, 2001
HANG IN THERE ! It does get better. I don't think that there are any of
us that within the first few weeks or months that we started to second
guess our decision. I know that I did. It does get better.
— Lori S.
September 26, 2001
Please be patient.....things do get better....much better. I
questioned my decision in the early months, many of us do. You
will get over the nausea and you will regain your strength.
You are recovering from major surgery and your body needs time
to repair itself and to adjust to the changes. Remember why y9u
decided to have wls and think "longterm". Try to stay positive,
you will feel better soon.
— [Anonymous]
September 26, 2001
I regretted the RNY for the first NINE WEEKS. You have all the physical and
mental pain that is worse for the first couple months. Plus you have all
the learning process of what you can and can't eat and in what amounts.
It's not easy. None of this is easy for the first couple of months!
It's a pain in the &*@$^$! But little by little, "as your body
heals", you will more than likely be glad you had the surgery. One
thing I want to mention is PLEASE have regular blood tests to check for
such things as anemia, B12 and potassium. (I'm sure there are other things
too). I have NO energy, and I had my open RNY on May 8th. I'm having B12
shots, but I really feel I need it more often than once a month. And my
already low potassim has dropped dangerously low several times (post op)
that has sent my in the emergency room. Just keep an eye on your
electrolites by having "regular" blood tests. In any case, after
8-9 weeks the worst of all this painful crap will more than likely be
over... try to hang in there till then. It is much to early to even
"think" about a reversal. You are probally just going through the
post op depression. It's no fun... alot of us get it. Keep the chin up! If
your 27 days into it, then you are about half way through it! :)
— Danmark
September 26, 2001
Believe it or not, I found doing the opposite to what I felt like helped.
I was so weak from surgery by two weeks I had horrible tremors and slept
most of the day. I went to a wonderful fitness club and they gave me a
very slow, gradual program focused on building muscle - to combat the loss
due to rapid weight loss. I also concentrated my food on protein and
complex carbohydrates. This just meant having one egg each morning with
1/2 whole wheat toast, veggie or chicken noodle soup for lunch and whatever
we were having mushed up for dinner. Within a week the tremors were almost
gone and I could feel my energy come back. I took lots of advil and just
kept doing it. Now, 3 weeks later, I have more energy than I had before
surgery.
Bugs Bunny vitamins are the best (take 2).
I also suffer horribly from depression and MUST take my meds. Talk to your
GP about how you feel. Take care. Email me anytime at [email protected]
— Reta D.
September 26, 2001
Julia -- I am 2 years post op. I had the vertical banded gastroplasty.
Almost a year ago, I had a reversal. I developed an intolerance to food.
I don't think everyone can handle the results of the surgery. Everyone is
different. I am still having problems even after the reversal. I think
you need to listen to your body & make your own decision. What's right
for everyone else may not be right for you. I've only gained back 12
pounds since my reversal. I'm happy for the people who can tolerate the
long-term effects of the surgery. I just happen to be one that couldn't.
Best of luck to you in whatever you decide.
— Susan H.
August 5, 2005
To the previous poster: Can you please provide us with the source of your
information for the rate of increase in reversals? I have just read your
profile and it seems to me that you did very little research on WLS before
you had it, and your doctor did not provide you with adequate care. That
said, for those people that are having regrets so soon after surgery is
completely NORMAL.
— lizinPA
August 5, 2005
Dani sorry to hear about your story. I'm soon to have the "RNY"
procedure done this fall. I just have to say that it sounds to me that you
did not research ALL SURGERIES of Gastric Bypass. I read your profile and
I believe you had either the "Lap Band" or the "Fobi pouch
Gastric bypass", you didn't really specifi. First off these types are
farely new, so there should be your first clue as to why you had some of
these problems. The only true Gastric Bypass that has been around for over
20 years is the "RNY", the Gold standered type. Others have
followed...truly you should have researched better...If you just had this
done in 2000...The RNY was definatley on the internet and most baratric
doctors would know about this. Like I said the Gastric Bypass AKA the
"RNY" has been around for 20 or so years. I've done a ton of
research for over 2 years and research 3 surgeons in the area I live. I
even backed out of surgery about 7-8 months ago, because I knew I wasen't
really ready...now I know I am. After again much thought and
consideration, I took 6-7 months to "Find myself" and came to
realize that this something I need to do. I hope you don't think I'm
trying to get after you, I just hope you realize that Gastric Bypass is not
ALL that bad, you just had a bad experience. Good Luck to you and to those
who look at this message. Remember to research what you truly want, that
all depends on the type of surgery you go for.
— Lori
March 12, 2006
I am 13 days post op and am considering the same. Did you ever find out
more about it? I am trying to find a good surgeo that has been successful
in this. Thanks.
- Chris
— christiej
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