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Wow! Sounds like me. I'm a year and a half out from surgery and have

lost 70 pounds. I started at 260 then gained 12 in the hospital and

right now fluctuate between 202 and 204 (I actually hit 199.5 for one

day, but it must have been a fluke). I don't think I was by-passed

enough. I never ate large amounts to begin with. I also wish I had

known at the time the difference between distal and proximal (was not

informed and didn't know enough then to ask). I believe my pouch and

my stoma are fine (maybe a little too fine sometimes), but I too

believe that I should have been by-passed more. I feel like I've gone

through so much for so little. Also I've had tremendous pain for the

last month. Had a CT scan today and an upper GI scheduled for Aug.

4th, but, of course, you don't know anything until you see the

surgeon. Now, how do you get a surgeon to do a revision and get the

insurance to pay for it. My surgeon will never admit that he might

have been too conservative or made a mistake. He has placed all blame

of me not losing on me for not doing what I'm suppose to. Not true!

Just curious.

Hugs,

Tigger

> > I'm just curious, when people talk about a revision, what does

> that mean?

> >

> >

> > Thanks in advance,

> > Shanti

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Tigger,

Same with me. So I have contacted 2 other surgeons. I will have a

scope & consult with Doc Oh on Aug 8 & not sure if I'll make an appt

with the other surgeon. As I have said previously, I have no regrets

as far as the fact that I am healthier, more mobile, etc. But I just

knew something was wrong & blamed myself far too long.

I am so glad recommended that I join this group. It is the

discussions here that got me to thinking and asking the right

questions.

Like Tigger, I didn't know enough pre surgery to ask about distal vs

proximals, stoma sizes, & vertical vs horizontal pouches. I had done

tons & tons of research, too.

Too bad some docs take it personally when you try to find out if

there is a problem. It is NOT about them - it is OUR bodies - IT IS

ABOUT US!!!!

Lorraine

> > > I'm just curious, when people talk about a revision, what does

> > that mean?

> > >

> > >

> > > Thanks in advance,

> > > Shanti

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