Weight gain after 4 years and scope

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Hi everybody, I have a question concerning weight gain and possible

ulcer or sld. I am getting a scope done on Wednesday and am wondering

what questions to ask. I have gained 40 pounds all since Jan. 1st of

this year and never feel full except maybe a half hour after I eat. I

am getting acid reflux again and am getting scared. I doubt it is a

sld as I am transected aI am 4 years out in Aug. I was talking with

another surgery patient of my docs today and she had a scope done and

he removed something called packing. She was a transected rny as am I

and was having problems with an ulcer and he told her he removed the

packing during the scope procedure. She started gaining weight back

after the removal of this packing. Does anyone have any idea what

this packing is and why have I never heard of it even in my post op

report. Also can I drive home after the scope? Apparently when she

called to get more information the nurse told her well the pouch does

stretch. Any ideas or questions for me to ask?? I respect all of your

opinions. Thanks

Debbie in St. Louis

Dr.

rny 8/23/99