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[Elsa The Great]

Hello! My names Elsa. Jan 26 2006 I had an RNY. Lost from 240-140's. Durring my pregnancy I gained some weight. Had a fistula fixed shortly after. (2008?) In Feb 2011 I was in hospital for 6 days. They fixed 2nd fistula and gave me 6 transfusions. I am extremely enimic.

Jan 2nd 2012 they discovered my pouch had again created an opening to my bottom remnant tummy, & confirmed both my stomach & pouch are stretched. They've scheduled a revision for "friday the 13th" my new surgeon will reshape my pouch to similar to the sleeve. He will remove a majority of my bottom tummy. He explained that's what tells me I'm hungry.

Our goal is I'll eat less & loose weight. I am 183. At 4ft 9in the Dr goal is 140. I'm hoping to dip to the 120's at some point.

[Ladytaz]

Hi Elsa. Is your surgeon going to keep your pyloric valve and put that back into place? I don't understand how you can have a sleeve without your pyloric valve. If not, please get a second opinion. A pyloric valve is not something you want to lose.

[Elsa The Great]

It won't be a true sleeve. He is just reshaping the pouch portion to resemble a sleeve. And removing the top of the remnant stomach.

[Ladytaz]

Good luck with your revision.