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12/30/2007 17:48
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 [b][size=4][/size]My name is Dr Patty and I had gastric bypass surgery in the early years in 1989. I had to lose over 100 pounds to be able to have another back surgery. I had the surgery and couldn't stop losing. I was malnurioushed, had chronic diahrrea, vitamin defiicient and in 1994 had to have it reversed due to a severe gastrointestinal bleed. After the procedure was reversed I was told that they tried to put me back together and I would be left with a malabsorption problem. I am also a chronic and intractable pain patient. I now have to take my medications via a central line, take antibiotics via this central line or patch. I gained the weight back and some and then decided after I got married that I didn't want to stay fat anymore. I have lost over 200 pounds on my own now.
Hugs and Prayers For A Better Pain Day,

Dr. Patty
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