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Posted 6/24/2012 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

Anyone have any experience of gastrectomy with roux en y reconstruction? I have had 2 failed fundoplications and significant symptoms despite high dose medication. I understand this procedure may be the next step. Any thoughts. X
Posted 7/6/2012 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone? X
Posted 7/7/2012 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Gaviscon99

The vagotomy, antrectomy, and Roux-en-Y diversion coupled, when necessary, with resection of the esophagogastric junction is done as an alternative to other surgical procedures currently employed for complex reoperative gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The operation of vagotomy, antrectomy, and Roux-en-Y diversion, embodying the principles of acid suppression and alkaline diversion, has proved to be a successful alternative to other operative procedures currently favored in the United States for the treatment of the complex reoperative patient with GERD.

Be sure to discuss the pros and cons of this procedure before surgery.  This surgery comes with major life style changes.  I wish you the very best and do keep us posted.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 7/7/2012 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
I would second Kitt's comments: A Roux en Y comes with SERIOUS lifestyle changes. You need to make sure you are mentally prepared for these changes before having the surgery (example, since the portion of your digestive tract that breaks down complex sugar is removed, eating sugary foods can cause "dumping syndrome"- where you, literally, cannot control your bowels until the sugar is expunged from your system). However, I have 4 family members who have had this procedure with great success (three for weight loss & one as a cure for stomach cancer).

I recommend doing your research thoroughly. Find a surgeon who has performed many operations. Look for patient recommendations. Does the surgeon's office or hospital offer a pre & post-op counseling program? Also, look at the options for the procedure. Some doctors still perform this as an open surgical procedure. However, if you can find a doctor who is skilled in the laproscopic procedure, not only will you reduce the risk of airborne infection, you will have far less scarring.

Food for thought.
Posted 7/18/2012 6:55 AM (GMT 0)
THanks for replys! Yeah, I do understand ther seriousness of the operation and I'm trying to decide what's best! Going to see my gastroenterologist and talk about it! Anyone know how long it takes to recover from?
Posted 7/18/2012 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
What would any of you do? 2 failed fundoplications, on 160mg omeprazole, 600mg Zantac and motilium daily and still symptoms (morning nausea, regular chest pain, lethagy, burning in throat, heartburn, coated Tongue, abdominal pain). Gastrectomy or should I just put up with current symptoms? Any opinions gratefully received. Xx
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