Unique Problem -please advise

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Registered: 09-29-2005
Unique Problem -please advise
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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.
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Registered: 10-14-2003
Thu, 09-29-2005 - 2:01pm

Hi

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iVillage Member
Registered: 07-27-2003
Thu, 09-29-2005 - 6:16pm

Can I ask you

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-23-2003
Sat, 10-01-2005 - 9:54am

Hi and Welcome to the board.


I don't know much about what you are talking about.