I had gastric bypass in 1987 and have had no real problems, just started gaining weight back after about 5 years. Newer surgeries seem less risky that the one I had that left me in the hospital for a week, with nasogastric tube in until 1 day before I left. I lost a total of about 114 pounds, exercised regularly, ate very cautious. Have gained back a total of 44 lbs. I exercise to be this fat!!! I weigh 192 and height is 5'1". Have tried phentermine. Diagnosed with Hypothyroid 4 years ago, but am on good meds for that. Was told that there was leakage around staples 5 years post surgery also, after upper
GI performed. I have heard of a new instrument, just approved this year called StomaPhyX. made by company called Endogastric Solutions. Supposedly, they use it to gather loosened and leaking areas of bypass and use suction and mini staples to do it. The best part seems to be that this is all done "transorally" (through the mouth) Anyone familiar with this??
2007-08-04
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shelah e
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Diet & Fitness