I have revision surgery on May 27th

[malanamm]

I will have revision from an old VGB to RNY bypass on May 27th. Been working toward this in one way or another for a year.

 

[malanamm]

Sure, a VBG is an old procedure called Vertical Banded Gastroplasty. They no longer perform this type of surgery due to too many long term complications. It is basically a stomach stapling combined with a salastic ring stutured into the opening creating a funnel effect. Over time scar tissue has clogged the opening causing severe restrictions. I can't eat anything without pain and vomiting. They couldn't even fit a pediatric endoscope camera through it.
The other was supposed to say RNY bypass.

 

[eladams2015]

Good luck with your revision! Sounds like it will be a welcome relief!!

 

[mmitti]

Welcome and good luck with your surgery.