Unique Problem -please advise
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Unique Problem -please advise
| Thu, 09-29-2005 - 10:07am |
Almost 3 yrs ago I had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. I've since been diagnosed as having Peutz-Jeghers syndrome which causes multiple polyps throughout the entire GI tract including stomach. I have colonoscopies and upper GI's every other year and have been endoscopied twice with polyps removed each time. The problem: These test don't screen the part of the stomach that was transected nor the 18 inches of small intestines that was bypassed during the Roux-en-Y. Should I have the Roux-enY reversed? I've already lost down to an alarming 86 lbs and have had ovarian cancer and a bilateral mastectomy due to the Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome. I have a strong family history of it. I've heard of a few dr's in Pennsylvania & one in Houston that will reverse the Roux-en-Y if necessary. Anyone know of any others - as I am in Alabama.

Hi
Can I ask you
Hi and Welcome to the board.
I don't know much about what you are talking about.