Guest guest Posted November 26, 2002 Report Share Posted November 26, 2002 Hi all, two questions: How do you know when you've got a staple line disruption, or it's just the regular pouch stretching after 3 years. I can eat a lot more now. I was contemplating abdominoplasty and tt, but am now thinking that I should rule out the need for a revision before plastic surgery. Also, can I hear from some of you who have a surgeon in NYC (both WLS and plastic surgeon)? My coverage is GHI. Thanks, as usual, you are always so helpful, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2002 Report Share Posted November 26, 2002 >> How do you know when you've got a staple line disruption, or it's just the regular pouch stretching after 3 years. **************************** Well, you can go have an upper GI series to tell for sure. But, are you eating like you did pre-op, or do you still get sick (if you ever did) if you eat too fast or too much? If so, it could just be natural stretching of the pouch or even a stretched stoma. If you do get sick, then you still have that tool available, you just have to remember how to use it. Good luck, in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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