Hi everyone. I'm a newbie to this forum. I found it a few days ago on my great internet search for knowledge regarding RNY. It kinda seems rude to just barge in and start asking questions right away...but I guess I've never been accused of the best manners...
Here's my situation. I had a VBG in 1988. I was about 250 at the time.(heck, like I don't know
exactly how much I weighed...it was 254). Anyhow, the surgery went well and I lost 130 pounds in a year. I maintained my weight loss for about 7 years. I had some problems through the years with vomiting and food getting stuck in my ring, but nothing terrible. I got very little diet education when I had my surgery. It was done in an Army hospital and there wasn't much of an effort to educate those of us with the procedure. It was only on this forum that I learned about the whole water loading and no drinking while you're eating. I guess I really didn't know enough about the operation before I did it. I was young ,and really didn't do my homework.
Something changed about 7 years out. I suddenly could eat a whole lot more and things would sometimes sit in my stomach for a really long time. I wound up having a Barium swallow and confirmed my suspisions that I had broken my staple line. Long story short, I weigh 247 as of yesterday.
I've been considering surgery for several months now. It has become more than just a vanity thing now...at 42 I'm really starting to notice what being so big is doing to my health, and how many things it keeps me from doing. I've done ALOT of internet research about the procedure, and I feel it's the right thing to do for me. I know from the research, and my doctor has told me, that RNY post VBG is certainly possible, but I've yet to meet anyone who's done it, or read any posts about it. Anyone have any knowledge on this?
Oh, BTW i just wanted to say you guys seem to have such a great community...very supportive of each other. Thanks in advance for any input.
RNY after VBG questions
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