RNY to DS Revision info??
Hello all. Im almost 6 years out from RNY. Im starting to researching possibly having a revision to DS for multiple reasons. Dumping and RH being the main ones. I feel like a failure to my surgery. I went from highest 300, surgery date 280-168 and back up to 230. i've tried my damnest and gotten to 218 but i am only 5'3" so i am still obese. Anyone with revision info that can help me out, point me in the right direction on some good info to weigh my pros/cons. I had never heard of DS or much other than the RNY and Band at my time of surgery. I truly wish i had done more research and know now that research is definitely key.
I know that surgeons that do RNY to DS revisions are very slim in the US. Does anyone have a list?
Thanks!!!
Hilary!
I know that surgeons that do RNY to DS revisions are very slim in the US. Does anyone have a list?
Thanks!!!
Hilary!
Hi and welcome. I had a revision from RNY to DS 8 months ago.
A good place to start is DSFacts.com. A revision is very complex surgery and there are only a few surgeons who are skilled. Drs Rabkin, Keshishian, Greenbaum, Roslin and Gagner come to mind. There may be another one or two. Most of us have had to travel for surgery, a hassle but doable.
Please read, research and ask questions.
A good place to start is DSFacts.com. A revision is very complex surgery and there are only a few surgeons who are skilled. Drs Rabkin, Keshishian, Greenbaum, Roslin and Gagner come to mind. There may be another one or two. Most of us have had to travel for surgery, a hassle but doable.
Please read, research and ask questions.
Nah. Your surgery failed YOU. Stop blaming yourself.
If I needed a RNY-to-DS revision, I would talk to Dr. Rabkin or Dr. Keshishian. Dr. Rabkin recently posted a 53-minute webinar on his web site that goes through some info on revisions:
http://www.paclap.com/video/index.cfm?filename=webinar#video Anchor
Not exactly the most dynamic video, but it has some terrific info about the DS and revisions in it. I know from experience that he and his staff are great!
Best of luck to you.
Nicolle
If I needed a RNY-to-DS revision, I would talk to Dr. Rabkin or Dr. Keshishian. Dr. Rabkin recently posted a 53-minute webinar on his web site that goes through some info on revisions:
http://www.paclap.com/video/index.cfm?filename=webinar#video Anchor
Not exactly the most dynamic video, but it has some terrific info about the DS and revisions in it. I know from experience that he and his staff are great!
Best of luck to you.
Nicolle
I had the kick-butt duodenal switch (DS)!
HW: 344 lbs CW: 150 lbs
Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea GONE!
Hi Hilary. Seconding the above...the surgery failed you!
You can see my quick stats in my signature but just wanted to add that my RH went away after my revision and I had it pretty bad with the RNY. I wish I had gotten the DS first, it would have saved me years of guilt and shame over my failed RNY!
The DS has been so much better, a world of difference. I hope you can find a good surgeon and get started on your new journey!
You can see my quick stats in my signature but just wanted to add that my RH went away after my revision and I had it pretty bad with the RNY. I wish I had gotten the DS first, it would have saved me years of guilt and shame over my failed RNY!
The DS has been so much better, a world of difference. I hope you can find a good surgeon and get started on your new journey!
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RNY 11/00 with starting BMI of 57. Most lost was 52% EWL and BMI of 41.
Gained back every single pound.
Revision to DS 12/08 with starting BMI of 57 (again)
Over 3 years DS post-op, currently BMI of 26.3
200lbs. gone as of 6/27/10 !! I'm HALF of the old me as of 10/8/10 !! ONEderland 3/7/11 !!
LadyDi1970 and I are Angel buddies!
RNY to DS Revision Surgeons
Dr. Rabkin, Dr. Keshishian, both are located in California
(((((I had a face-to face consult with Dr. Keshishian March 2, 2011. I do have his cash pay fees:
These are just the Surgeons FEES Only!!!!
Open DS: $8650.00
Lap DS: $9525.00
Sleeve: $2000.00
REVISIONS:
Revision - Lap Band to DS: $8650.00
Revision - RNY, VBG, Fobi Pouch, or other unknow bariactric procedure to DS: $11,000.00
(I was told that the $4,000.00 program fee is included in this $11,000.00 fee)
On my paperwork, The hospital fee (I think it was for a 4 day stay) was $17,500.00)))))
Dr. Elariny, located in Virginia
Dr. Roslin, located in New York
Dr. Buchwald, located in Minnesota
Dr. Greenbaum, located in New Jersey
Of course, the above doctors are in the United States
Dr. Gagner, located in Canada
Dr. Ungson, located in Mexico
Dr. Baltasar, located in Spain
Dr. Marchesini, located in Brazil
Hope this list helps you out
-Jamie
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**