I just got a call from the nurse practioner and a lot of what I said in my post yesterday is not correct. I had gotten the impression that I was having the sleeve gastrectomy and so that is what she and I discussed yesterday. However, I am still having the roux-en-y surgery, but they are still removing the part of my stomach that is filled with polyps. They can't do the sleeve type of gastrectomy because my polyps are near my small intestines. So, I will still have to deal with the malabsorbtion problems unfortunately. They don't have a book that details my surgery, because it is fine-tuned to my polyp problem. So, I will let you know how this surgery affects me as it affects me.
By the way, I will also be checking with them to figure out what I should do about checking on the rest of my intestines as well as my colon.
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Jenni,
ReplyDeleteJust checking in! From my experience with my wife's surgery, the first couple of months will be the most difficult with certain foods. Everyone is unique. Some will be learning by experience.
Continue looking up!
*BAND*
Hi Jen,
ReplyDeleteSince I haven't seen you say otherwise, I'm guessing the surgery is tomorrow. Will definitely be lifting you up in prayer and will be thinking about you.
Robin :0)