Stretched Stoma - The Saga Continues...

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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