That is exactly correct. That is what happened to me. In the beginning the information I was getting made me think that the doctor had done something wrong. Also that is why it is important for follow-up. I have my RNY surgery 8/12/2002. The facility that I had it at filed bankrupcty and closed. I was seen in two weeks, 6 months and 1 years for weight in but no upper GI/Endoscope. I have been walking around thinking that I was a failure and this surgery would not work for me. That is what I had thought right before having the surgery. Because I had tried everything possible to lose weight. I lost 100lb and my self esteem when through the roof. I miss the great feeling of looking in the mirror and saying to myself you look good girl. I have gained all but 35lb back. When insurance company deny people they have no idea what we feel about being overweight. My weight gain is genetic. My sister is 450-500 and I had two brother die of massive heart attacks 41 and 34 years old due to obesity. I have had a good quality of life since WLS and want to continue that. I exercise 4 days a week step excercise and pilates and enjoy those activities. The more weight I gain the more of a failure I have begun to feel. i know that you guys can understanding where i am coming from. I talked to the insurance company today and they told me that there are some requirements for normal WLS surgery but since I have a fistula that will have to repair in the manner that the doctor see fit.
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Originally Posted by MiladyB
Trina, our pouch and old stomach are totally separated from the two. You are correct in your understanding. But what can happen is that a fistula came form. Often this is because of an ulcer. The wall of our pouch kind of weakens and bulges out. Eventually it may bulge far enough out that it is near our original stomach. What can happen then is a channel can form between the two, almost like a bridge. So food not only goes into the pouch it also can travel over to your old stomach. That's why people with fistula complain of weight gain, lack of a full sensation and if they throw up they will probably start seeing bile again. Just like before the RNY was done.
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