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Have you tried to look into artificial surgery? Look up "nipple valve" or ileocecal valve reconstruction surgery on chat gpt. It does provide some information. I have a surgery consult with someone who specializes in intestinal reconstruction, but he has not specifically done this surgery. I am surprised that this surgery has not been done more, but I do not think it is common procedure to have your ileocecal valve removed. There is some limited research on surgeons that have done this surgery, but I am hoping that with advanced expertise and research that this surgeon I am meeting with can help me. Even with a referral from my GI, it will take me about 7 months to get in. I was able to meet with a surgeon fairly quickly with the Cleveland Clinic, but they were absolutely stupid, for a lack of better words. I am in Salt Lake City, and this surgeon is in this area. I am feeling somewhat hopeful for this procedure. It helps that I have the support of my GI in this.