I had the JIB 30 years ago and it is definitely time to take it down. It seems that surgeons want to proceed with another WLS six months later, but I will not do that again.

Can anyone tell me what to expect after taking the bypass down? Recovery time, what it feels like to use the small intestine afte 30 years! Complications. AT 54 years of age I am not looking forward to this, but I have to do it. Too many side effects, though I have been one of the lucky ones!

I am not sure how old this is but 33 years after having the JIB I had to have it taken down in June of 2005. It is not the easiest choice to make but living is a heck a lot better after having it taken down your body just totally changes for the better except the weight comes back.

I had been considering taking down the bypass until last year. I am a professional in protein biochemistry and had been looking for a medical specialist who has expertise with the complications of the JIB. I found one finally at UCLA. It seems that there are many post JIB people that report that complications arise 12-30 yrs post op mostly related to bacterial overgrowth in the unused intestine. This was my situation as well. I posted my most current information on some new approaches to dealing with this by a combined antibiotic approach (search my posts). Still unsure if this would be of benifit to all of you but one thing for sure after talking to about 15 people that have had the surgery reversed it is the least attractive option unless its a life or death situation. The problems that many suffer with the surgery may not go away after reversal and some issues can get worse. While some seem to be in better health almost all regain most if not more of the weight they lost. I would welcome anyones feedback or input.
Gary gjpipes@msn.com