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Shared experience with Vertical Banded Gastroplasty—Open Surgery 12 years ago

Went from 385 lbs to 245 in 10 years and have experienced serious complications. The complications are severe vomiting and severe reflux. I experience a fever and weakness after the vomiting. I have been checked for stomach cancer (via scope and biopsies) all were negative. Barrets syndrome was discovered and I have underwent ( 6 to date) scope & dialation procedures due to a stricture near the band on the esophagus. Some relief but at the present time I have been throwing up all food and drink for the last 36 hours. Unless the pre-weight loss medical conditions are life threatening I would not recommend this procedure. At this time I do not know the outcome as I am still vomiting and have no advice from the GI Specialist to continue the dilation's. I am careful what I eat and keep my portions size quite small. My last meal prior to this bout of vomiting and re flux was 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of mashed potatoes, 1/2 slice of whole wheat toast, 4 oz of apple juice and 1 cup of coffee. I have not been able to keep anything down (including water) for almost 2 days. I submit this respectfully and do not know the outcome at this time. My e mail is: bchimself47@gmail.com if you care to communicate.

Went from 385 lbs to 245 in 10 years and have experienced serious complications. The complications are severe vomiting and severe reflux. I experience a fever and weakness after the vomiting. I have...

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