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Roux stasis syndrome

asantiago

By asantiago, in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

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asantiago    89

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Hello I was just informed that I may require anoraks Surgury. This will be my 6th Surgury in 2 years. I falling apart. I been on Tpn for few months already to meet my nutritional needs. Today o got a Call from Gastro stating he will speak to surgeon. Has anyone experience roux stasis syndrome? Anyone have information. They saying the limb that goes to my small intestine is sluggish or not working. Please if anyone have any information I would appreciate it. I am so scared.

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drizz75    12

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I'm assuming that's what I have. I had a gastric emptying study that showed that my food is sitting in my small intestine for a very long time, so I am having a revision on November 20th. Definitely wish they had found it before I had to live with it for 15 years, but glad to filly get it taken care of. Good luck to you! !

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31 minutes ago, drizz75 said:

I'm assuming that's what I have. I had a gastric emptying study that showed that my food is sitting in my small intestine for a very long time, so I am having a revision on November 20th. Definitely wish they had found it before I had to live with it for 15 years, but glad to filly get it taken care of. Good luck to you! !

@drizz75 What revision are you going to have that will help this?

((hugs)) and prayers to both of you!!! So scary Larry!

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drizz75    12

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On 11/7/2017 at 9:28 AM, FluffyChix said:

@drizz75 What revision are you going to have that will help this?

((hugs)) and prayers to both of you!!! So scary Larry!

I'm not sure what it's called, but my surgeon has been doing a lot of research on it and said he "is probably the only surgeon performing it." I dunno. I had a gastric emptying study, and food is stalling in the small intestine for a very long time, activating hormones. From what I understand, it's almost like you're keeping your body in starvation mode so it tries to hold onto every calorie.

My surgeon is going to shorten my small intestine, which they now know should have been done with my initial surgery, but had no idea about it 15 years ago. :-)

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allie2    40

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I am 11 days out, and am having a hard time. Surgery went perfect, did great in the hospital. Came home and started throwing up. Constantly. Every night it would start, go all night into morning. Had to have iv fluids several times. I was up to smooth liquids phase. Dr. Moved me back to Clear Liquids only. Had a barium swallow test yesterday and found I was constantly refluxing. Back to Dr. For more fluids. He thinks due to inflammation the Fluid in drinking isn't draining quickly enough & it's backing up, hence the vomiting. Now I am only allowed popsicles & ice chips for the next few days to see if the swelling goes down. I am feeling pretty down at this point. Anyone else have anything similar? Thanks for any input/advice.

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