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Originally Posted by MiladyB
Paige, I was off on vacation so I missed this thread. I'm sorry for what you have been through but in some way relieved that you have hopefully found an answer for yourself. You need quality of life and right now you don't have it. I know you must be scared. I would be too but it sounds as if you have a good surgeon and you have a forum family that cares about you. Let us know when your surgery is scheduled.
My thoughts and prayers are with you sweetie that you will find peace in your decision.
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Thank you beth....
every day i get closer to scheduling the surgery. There is one more med I'm going to try from teh surgeon and then I'm done. I have an appointment with her on Sept 27th and if nothing else has changed I'll start the process that day.
She talked about another upper GI and scope before doign surgery but I've had 3 upper GI's so I think I'm goign to nix that idea. The scope however will be good to detiremin my pouch is ulcer free and ready to attach again. Cant do much about the original stomach.... no way to tell without a G-tube being inserted and my surgeon hates them... more trouble than they are worth accordign to her...lol She wrinkles her nose every time we talk about it.. it's rather amusing.
I've found a few ladies that have had reversals and are very supportive about it. They all are doing good since and most have kept the pounds off. That's a huge motivation for me. I plan to stay aroudn the board for support after surgery because I will still need to keep those pounds off! it will be even harder without the tool.
I'm still scared.... it's a huge choice to make... but I am getting more comfortable by the day so I'm happy about that.
Again thank you for hte support!