what is the name of dr in california who does revision to DS
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on 9/30/12 4:40 am - WA
on 9/30/12 4:40 am - WA
what is the name of dr in california who does revision to DS
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on 9/30/12 6:07 am - WA
on 9/30/12 6:07 am - WA
what city are they located in, did you travel to them, how long in hospital, could you get released on your own to fly home? did PCP do your follow up or did you have to travel back to him?
Their contact information is at DSFacts.com. Dr, Keshishian is in Glendale and Dr. Rabkin is in the San Franscisco area.
I flew out on a Sunday. Met with Dr. K on Monday, did pre op stuff on Tuesday, surgery on wednesday and released from the hospital on Sunday. I had to stay in the area about 10 days then flew home. My pCP did my followup although I stayed in contact via phone and email with Dr. K. At 6 wks, after talking to Dr. K, I pulled my own feeding tube.
I went back to see him at 6 months and and hope to make it this year for my 2 yr follow up. He has always been available if I had a problem, a concern or just wanted to check in with him.
I flew out on a Sunday. Met with Dr. K on Monday, did pre op stuff on Tuesday, surgery on wednesday and released from the hospital on Sunday. I had to stay in the area about 10 days then flew home. My pCP did my followup although I stayed in contact via phone and email with Dr. K. At 6 wks, after talking to Dr. K, I pulled my own feeding tube.
I went back to see him at 6 months and and hope to make it this year for my 2 yr follow up. He has always been available if I had a problem, a concern or just wanted to check in with him.
-Gail-SW 257 CW 169 GW 165
I'm not a revision, but like many DSers, I traveled to get my DS. My PCP has done about 99% of my follow-up---I saw my surgeon's NP at 2 months and 6 months post-op. My surgeon then RETIRED, and I saw his replacement at 18 months out. Since then, my PCP has ordered all my labs, etc.
BUT---I was her very first DS patient (she'd never even HEARD of the DS until then) and mostly I've educated her about what DSers need. Fortunately, she doesn't suffer for the God complex so many MDs do---she's able to see me as an intelligent adult, capable of understanding as much about my body as she does. (*grin*)
Having a great revision surgeon is immensly important---for surgery. Having an open-minded PCP is equally important, for follow-up care for the rest of your life.
BUT---I was her very first DS patient (she'd never even HEARD of the DS until then) and mostly I've educated her about what DSers need. Fortunately, she doesn't suffer for the God complex so many MDs do---she's able to see me as an intelligent adult, capable of understanding as much about my body as she does. (*grin*)
Having a great revision surgeon is immensly important---for surgery. Having an open-minded PCP is equally important, for follow-up care for the rest of your life.
Gail has given you some great information. She is an RNY to DS revision.
www.dsfacts.com is a GREAT resourcce to find a TON of information.
If you have not read this you should:
http://www.dssurgery.com/about/publications/duodenal-switch-safe-operation.pdf
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**
Hello,
I used Dr. Rabkin in San Francisco at St. Marys. See www.paclap.com. Both of them are excellent from what I have read. Thanks, Terri
I used Dr. Rabkin in San Francisco at St. Marys. See www.paclap.com. Both of them are excellent from what I have read. Thanks, Terri
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