Please think twice before RNY

 Next month makes 8 years post op. been having a lot of bleeding ulcers at the connection of my stomach and intestines. Found out yesterday that they are going to have to remove my stomach completely. Just make sure you think things through.

I'm terribly sorry, Dawn. Wishing the best with your surgery. I hope everything goes smoothly and you heal well.

Take care,
Nicci

Nicci, I will never again be able to look at your lovely self without thinking about dogs whzzing on the carpet. The sex-kitten image was SO much better...TMI. (*grin*)

Kissey-kissey!!!

  I put images in yer brain! Sorry! 

Hmm, to me you look like a fat turkey with a womans head.

Psych!    I change avatars too often and cause a ruckus.

 Thank you

Dawn,

I'm very sorry that this has happened to you and I wish you luck with this radical surgery!   Are these ulcers a new occurrence or have you had issues for the whole 8 years?  

I am 7+ years out and have been extremely fortunate to not have had any physiological issues with my surgery - other than the problems associated with vitamin and mineral absorption that many of us are plagued with long term.

I think it's a good thing for pre-oper's to know the good, the bad and the ugly of WLS before they make any decisions.   Is there anything you would advise newbies (and us vets!) to do or not do such that they could avoid finding themselves in your situation in the future?  

How in the world are you going to be okay? Pardon my ignorance, how do you live with no stomach? I am very sorry to hear your having such troubles.

 Apparently I will have to drink all my nutrition. I have to meet with a dietitian before the surgery to discuss it.