Hi Dianne...Thanks for the info. I hadn't thought about it, but I guess it makes sense that they can't use a PEG tube for feeding if you've had the bypass.

I know it seems trivial, even to me, to be thinking about such a selfish and vain surgery in the face of all the challenges we've all had. I just feel so helpless about the weight issue and know it by itself has long term negative effects on my health.

Are you happy you did the bypass surgery overall Dianne?

Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.