VBG to DS question

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Hello all,

I'm trying to clarify possible areas of complication in my revision surgery

as I come into the final stretch.

I went back and reviewed the anatomy of the VBG tonight. I also reviewed my

old operative notes. My surgeon did a standard VBG. My understanding is that

the food passes through the anastomosis and into the rest of the stomach.

Would it not then have to pass through the pylorus valve? Wouldn't that mean

that my pylorus valve is still working, since it's never been bypassed or

disconnected?

So, am I correct in understanding that it would be adhesions or other

complications that would prevent completion of a DS, not the functioning of

the pylorus valve, since presumably my pylorus valve still functions?

Thanks,

Robyn