Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
In June I started a Gastric Bypass program. I did all of the requirements and at the end, met with the surgeon. Two minutes after she entered the room she said that they didn't do surgery on patients with gastroparesis. She could not explain why they hadn't told me from the beginning. She said that patients with this condition can end up on a feeding tube. I was crushed. She said she would give me a referral to Johns Hopkins, but I am not sure now if that is a risk I want to take. I thought I would see what they had to say, so I called the Johns Hopkins clinic. They had me go to a class and fill out a history form, which seemed standard, but not for someone who has been going through the process since June. I am now waiting for a call to schedule an appointment with them. I was within 4 weeks of having the surgery, now I am stating over.
I would be furious too at the waste of my time as well as the resources lost due to someone's not paying attention from the beginning.
So sorry for your trouble, and wishing the best for your new options.
I would suggest that you do a lot of research yourself on the issue and then schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist just to get a good discussion of what your options are. After that, I'd try to speak with a bariatric surgeon, if you still believe that surgery is your best choice.
While weight loss is a great enhancer of health, there are many things that one must consider in choosing the bariatric surgery option. Bottom line is that you want to be fairly certain that it will improve your overall health, not create further problems.
I hope you find answers for your health challenges. Please let us know how it works out for you. :)