SLD - Staple Line Disruption

October 20, 2003

Hi All,

I recently found out that I have a staple line disruption [sLD] and

am scheduled for surgery to " fix it " in January 2004. I would very

much appreciate hearing from any of you that have had this procedure

or have any knowledge about it ... I'd just like to know what to

expect ... what your experience has been ... what it is like after

its fixed ... that sort of thing.

I had lap RNY in November of 2001. After about 4 - 5 months, I could

eat anything I wanted and almost in whatever quantity I wanted. I

assumed that this was just an indication that " the honeymoon was

over. " Since then it has been a great struggle to lose and it seemed

that just maintaining my weight loss was the most I could do. I lost

about 80 pounds and just couldn't seem to lose anymore.

I've received really wonderful advice from people in this group and

several of you advised that I get the mechanics of the GBS checked

out before continuing to beat myself up. Thank you so much for this

advice.

I had the GBS done in San Francisco although I live about 1000 miles

from there ... so I don't get to see my surgeon vey often. I did,

however, make an appointment and flew out to see him about a month

ago. He ordered some tests and the results found a SLD.

So, I would really appreciate your thoughts on this. As always,

thank you so much for your advice ... it's the best!!!

ALICE

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