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Gastric Bypass Reversal Surgeons (Fighting for my life)

I have had a gastric bypass 2008. I have problems off and on since usually involved an ER visit nausea and vomiting. In February 2014 I had small bowel ressectioning with two hernias. Now I am experiential dumping syndrome I have lost 40 lbs since February and I experiencing malabsorption. I have been examined by a gastroenterologist and it has been recommended that I have the gastric reversal surgery. The original surgeon is refusing to the surgery. Does anyone know some one that can recommend a specialist in the area?
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I am going through this now myself. I've lost my sight in my right eye and now weigh only 105 pounds. I'm scheduled for a reversal and switch to sleeve. I have horrible migraines as well. I tried managing with diet and acarabose 100 mg's before each meal. Neither worked for me. It took a very long time for my doctors to relate all of my symptoms to my dumping syndrome. They kept saying it would get better. I lost my sight, ended up on a fentanyl patch and spent a month in the hospital. Don't let people push you around! Get your surgery before its to late! Mine is scheduled for ten days from now!
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Hi, most cases of dumping syndrome improve as people learn to eat better for the condition and as the digestive system adjusts. There's a good chance that changing your diet will resolve your symptoms. Eating smaller meals, chewing well and increasing fiber intake will help. If it doesn't, your doctor may advise medications like acarbose, delays the digestion of carbohydrates or surgery to address the problem. Please try lifestyle measures if they don't help you can opt for surgery. Regards.
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