How do you start a new thread topic line? - ThinnerTimes

paige52 · 08-06-2007, 02:53 PM

How do you add a thread topic line... we have lot now but I'd like to see one dedicated to complications that require revisions/reversals.

We talk about everything on here including our pets and other boards I've lurked on have a thread for this, so I was hoping we could have one here.

I'm stuck in a decision between reversal and revision and would love to have a place for those of us who have considerable complications and are facing these types of choices.

Everyday that goes by I find myself more and more confused and scared of the long term complications that are being found in GBS people. Those who are 6+ years out. Just when I decide to have the revision, I find a ton of articles saying things just get worse the longer out you are. I'm begining to feel like the "troubled black sheep" of the WLS family... the one doctors don't want to talk about.

It seems like I have 3 options...
#1 my original surgeon who thinks it's all in my head and has basically written me off. I asked how many reversals he's done and he said zero in 15 years. When I asked how many of his paitents ended up reversed by someone else his comment was 'now how would I know that"

#2 The new surgeon that I really like and has been very honest and assertive in finding out what's wrong with me is pushing for the revision first to see if things "settle". The problem is if she shortens my bypass that will not address the hypoglycemia I've developed or the long term malnutrition, gastric issues, pain, nausea and vomitting. I've read cases where people do this for 3+ years then reverse and end up worse off because of the 3 years of damage done to their bodies......

#3 The two surgeons who have done 100+ each of reversals over the last 6 years and are willing to see me next week. They scare me because one wants to "cut through the insurance red tape" by admitting me sight unseen through the ER and the other did a reversal on a woman who was only 4 weeks post op because she couldn't keep anything down. That has buyers remorse written all over it!?!... not a reason in my mind.

So here I sit making the same hard choices I did before I had surgery... to do this or not. Wishing I had a magic genie that could answer my questions.... the upside is that I'm not depressed anymore. I've finally come to terms with the fact that I'm broken and it's not my fault.

I took a chance at a better healthier lifestyle and for whatever reason it's not workign out that way. Now it's time to make a new choice and see if it makes a difference in my quailty of life.

Thanks for lettign me ramble

Jeanie · 08-06-2007, 03:32 PM

I think to get a new topic area you have to pm John and ask him to do it. I'm sorry to hear that you are not getting any better.

paige52 · 08-06-2007, 03:35 PM

thanks Jeanie.... I wish it were different too!

Who is John and how do I find him?

Jeanie · 08-06-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by paige52

thanks Jeanie.... I wish it were different too!

Who is John and how do I find him?

He is Dr. C's son and he is the one that does all the up dating on the board. You should be able to look him up in the member area (I think).

LyndasRoom · 08-06-2007, 08:04 PM

Paige,
John's user name is admin Send him a PM or email and make the suggestion. I think your idea is a good one. I really feel for you, and am not able to help because your problems are beyond my scope of even understanding. (((Paige)))