Re: Stretched Stoma - The Saga Continues...

[Guest guest]

,

At 6 foot tall and a size 14, you aren't just a tall drink of water, you

sound like a tall THIN drink of water! The number on the scale (220) may not

be that far off from a goal weight for you. Do you have a lot of excess

skin? Many of us carry around a good 25 pounds of excess " saggies. " The

clothing size for your height seems about right. I'm 5'10 " and wearing a

size 12. I consider myself to be pretty much " at goal " based on how I look.

It sounds like your tool is still intact since you're getting that " full

stop " signal. Perhaps you are just at a " good place " for YOUR body?

Beth

Houston, TX

VBG - Dr. Srungaram

05/31/00 - 314 lbs.

04/08/02 - 169 lbs.

5'10 "

[Guest guest]

,

At 6 foot tall and a size 14, you aren't just a tall drink of water, you

sound like a tall THIN drink of water! The number on the scale (220) may not

be that far off from a goal weight for you. Do you have a lot of excess

skin? Many of us carry around a good 25 pounds of excess " saggies. " The

clothing size for your height seems about right. I'm 5'10 " and wearing a

size 12. I consider myself to be pretty much " at goal " based on how I look.

It sounds like your tool is still intact since you're getting that " full

stop " signal. Perhaps you are just at a " good place " for YOUR body?

Beth

Houston, TX

VBG - Dr. Srungaram

05/31/00 - 314 lbs.

04/08/02 - 169 lbs.

5'10 "

[Guest guest]

Absolutely, go for the scope! If they will do it, then go for it! Then you

won't have to wonder any more. Bobbie

Stretched Stoma - The Saga Continues...

> Hi All,

>

> I posted a few weeks ago about my concern that perhaps I had a

> stretched stoma because I have not lost weight in the last 6-7

> months. I am now 18 months out from RNY surgery. I started at 302

> lbs. and am now at 220 lbs. I wear a size 14, and I am 6 feet tall.

> (yeah I know i'm a tall drink of water ). I made an appointment

> w/my surgeon and saw him yesterday. He is unconcerned about the

> possibility of a stretched stoma or disrupted staple line. He is

> basing his opinion on the fact that I still get that full to bursting

> feeling after eating almost a cup of food per meal. I don't throw

> up, but I know when to stop so that I don't feel miserable. He also

> says that according to his records I have dropped 10 lbs since Jan.

> Ibelieve his records are wrong. He told me to increase my exercise

> and see him again in 2-3 months to monitor my progress. He also said

> there are drugs I can take at that time if the weight loss has not

> progressed. He feels that I am a success story because I fall in the

> range of 50-75% of excess weight lost. My goal weight is 180, excess

> weight was 122 lbs, and so far I have lost 82 lbs or 67%.

>

> What do you guys think? Should I pursue getting scoped? See another

> doctor? Anybody have a similar experience and care to share?

>

> Anxiously awaiting your responses,

>

>

> RNY - 1/18/01

> 302/220/180

> 6 ft. tall

> Size 24 - Size 14

>

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[Guest guest]

Absolutely, go for the scope! If they will do it, then go for it! Then you

won't have to wonder any more. Bobbie

Stretched Stoma - The Saga Continues...

> Hi All,

>

> I posted a few weeks ago about my concern that perhaps I had a

> stretched stoma because I have not lost weight in the last 6-7

> months. I am now 18 months out from RNY surgery. I started at 302

> lbs. and am now at 220 lbs. I wear a size 14, and I am 6 feet tall.

> (yeah I know i'm a tall drink of water ). I made an appointment

> w/my surgeon and saw him yesterday. He is unconcerned about the

> possibility of a stretched stoma or disrupted staple line. He is

> basing his opinion on the fact that I still get that full to bursting

> feeling after eating almost a cup of food per meal. I don't throw

> up, but I know when to stop so that I don't feel miserable. He also

> says that according to his records I have dropped 10 lbs since Jan.

> Ibelieve his records are wrong. He told me to increase my exercise

> and see him again in 2-3 months to monitor my progress. He also said

> there are drugs I can take at that time if the weight loss has not

> progressed. He feels that I am a success story because I fall in the

> range of 50-75% of excess weight lost. My goal weight is 180, excess

> weight was 122 lbs, and so far I have lost 82 lbs or 67%.

>

> What do you guys think? Should I pursue getting scoped? See another

> doctor? Anybody have a similar experience and care to share?

>

> Anxiously awaiting your responses,

>

>

> RNY - 1/18/01

> 302/220/180

> 6 ft. tall

> Size 24 - Size 14

>

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

I would get scoped... I , too, had a staple line disruption, much pain due

to my surgeon at that time ignoring my complaints.. and a marginal ulcer on

stoma that had perforated. I was very ill when the surgeon was finally forced

to pay attention.. and much of my serious illness due to this complication

could have been avoided.. Ulcers are easily treated if diagnosed early ..

You will have more peace of mind if you get scoped and everything is still

intact.. I didnt gain any weight with my staple line disruption nor could I

eat any more food.. each of us is different when we are faced with

complications.

Take care

Hugs,

from GA

open RNY 12/12/00

Revision 04/18/01

Revision 02/07/02

St wt.... 392

Cw........199

Wt loss..-193

[Guest guest]

I could not eat endlessly, either, with my SLD. A little more than usual,

but I was also 5 yrs out. I had a pouch full of acid, too, but that doesn't

happen to everyone.

Your last 2 questions? Yes, get a scope. Yes, see a different doc.

Thanks,

Vitalady T

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Stretched Stoma - The Saga Continues...

> Hi All,

>

> I posted a few weeks ago about my concern that perhaps I had a

> stretched stoma because I have not lost weight in the last 6-7

> months. I am now 18 months out from RNY surgery. I started at 302

> lbs. and am now at 220 lbs. I wear a size 14, and I am 6 feet tall.

> (yeah I know i'm a tall drink of water ). I made an appointment

> w/my surgeon and saw him yesterday. He is unconcerned about the

> possibility of a stretched stoma or disrupted staple line. He is

> basing his opinion on the fact that I still get that full to bursting

> feeling after eating almost a cup of food per meal. I don't throw

> up, but I know when to stop so that I don't feel miserable. He also

> says that according to his records I have dropped 10 lbs since Jan.

> Ibelieve his records are wrong. He told me to increase my exercise

> and see him again in 2-3 months to monitor my progress. He also said

> there are drugs I can take at that time if the weight loss has not

> progressed. He feels that I am a success story because I fall in the

> range of 50-75% of excess weight lost. My goal weight is 180, excess

> weight was 122 lbs, and so far I have lost 82 lbs or 67%.

>

> What do you guys think? Should I pursue getting scoped? See another

> doctor? Anybody have a similar experience and care to share?

>

> Anxiously awaiting your responses,

>

>

> RNY - 1/18/01

> 302/220/180

> 6 ft. tall

> Size 24 - Size 14

>

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I could not eat endlessly, either, with my SLD. A little more than usual,

but I was also 5 yrs out. I had a pouch full of acid, too, but that doesn't

happen to everyone.

Your last 2 questions? Yes, get a scope. Yes, see a different doc.

Thanks,

Vitalady T

www.vitalady.com

If you are interested in PayPal, please click here:

https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com

Stretched Stoma - The Saga Continues...

> Hi All,

>

> I posted a few weeks ago about my concern that perhaps I had a

> stretched stoma because I have not lost weight in the last 6-7

> months. I am now 18 months out from RNY surgery. I started at 302

> lbs. and am now at 220 lbs. I wear a size 14, and I am 6 feet tall.

> (yeah I know i'm a tall drink of water ). I made an appointment

> w/my surgeon and saw him yesterday. He is unconcerned about the

> possibility of a stretched stoma or disrupted staple line. He is

> basing his opinion on the fact that I still get that full to bursting

> feeling after eating almost a cup of food per meal. I don't throw

> up, but I know when to stop so that I don't feel miserable. He also

> says that according to his records I have dropped 10 lbs since Jan.

> Ibelieve his records are wrong. He told me to increase my exercise

> and see him again in 2-3 months to monitor my progress. He also said

> there are drugs I can take at that time if the weight loss has not

> progressed. He feels that I am a success story because I fall in the

> range of 50-75% of excess weight lost. My goal weight is 180, excess

> weight was 122 lbs, and so far I have lost 82 lbs or 67%.

>

> What do you guys think? Should I pursue getting scoped? See another

> doctor? Anybody have a similar experience and care to share?

>

> Anxiously awaiting your responses,

>

>

> RNY - 1/18/01

> 302/220/180

> 6 ft. tall

> Size 24 - Size 14

>

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

>

>

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