Revision from RNY to DS

Hey everyone,

Does anyone know of a surgeon in or around KY that does revisions from RNY to DS?  I was going to go with Dr. Husted but I just found out that he's relocating to Arizona next month after some problems he had with the Somerset KY hospital.  :( 

Thanks,
Cherri

Hi Cherri,
I would call Bluegrass Bariatrics, they do different types of surgeries in different areas.  I don't think Dr. Sonnenstine knows how to do them.

Dr. Sonnastine knows how to do them he just doesn't believe that the few pounds more than you lose is worth the problems you have with them.  BBSA doesn't do them either.  As a matter of fact no one in KY does them.  You might email Dr. Husted on his website and ask him who he was referring his patients to after he had to quit diong revisions, I am thinking it was someone in either OH or IN. 

Jacqueline

Thanks Jacqueline.  I'll email him to see what he says.

Thanks bobbyannsue.  I went to their website and they don't do a revision from RNY to DS.  There is a procedure called the ROSE that is a revision.  I'll have to check it out but I'm not too sure if that's what I need.

The Rose procedure is not covered by insurance and there are very little stats on it and what stats there is, are not  too promising.  I also thought that if you don't' get info from Dr. Husted that I know Hilofbeans on the DS board knows who he was sending them to or you could called the office in Somerset at the hospital and ask Cathi or Gayla, they too should know who he was sending his patients to.  

Jacqueline 

There are none close to us anymore.

Dr. Greenbaum in NJ does RNY to DS revisions, but lately people on the DS board are saying that he's becoming particular on who he will revise. Specifically people w/ BMI over 50. Too many chances for complications, I guess.

I *think* that one of the NYC drs (either Pomp or Roslin) do DS revisions also. I'm not sure which one, they might both do them.

Then, of course, there is CA where you have Rabkin and Keshishian. Both are very respected revision surgeons, but be aware they charge sizeable out of pocket fees up front, that you may or may not be re-imbursed, depending on what your insurance pays.

Needless to say, there is absolutely no reason to throw your money away on the ROSE procedure. It doesn't work, and it will be completely out of pocket money for you, most likely.

I also would not be sucked into adding a lapband over my RNY or revising my RNY to another RNY or ERNY by any local doctors. You will likely be disappointed with either choice. Obviously, I'm speaking only from talking with people I know who've had these revisions, or read it on the board. I have no personal experience with either.

One thing I can tell you to do is to visit the Revision board, as well as the DS board. You will get lots of good advice on surgeons on the DS board. Also visit www.dsfacts.com.

I also find it very disappointing that Dr. Husted has not kept in contact with any of his pending, current, or former patients on what his plans have been at this point. I would not recommend anyone to him anymore. My view on that does sway from day to day, but today I would not. Many of us who've already had surgery can't even get a response back on where our records are or how to get them. Also, should any of us have complications while he's MIA and out of touch, I guess we are just screwed. Enter with him at your own risk.

Feel free to ask me anything else, and also visit those other boards! Good luck to you.
 

Thanks hillofbeans.  It seems like I've had so many doors slammed on me lately with trying to get this DS.  :(  Over a year ago, I was wanting to get the revision from RNY to DS but was told that my insurance company required that I see my PCP every month for a year before they would approve it.  So I went thru an ENTIRE year of monthly visits with my PCP.  Right after my very last appointment, I emailed Dr. Husted's office and was told the news that the Somerville, KY hospital was no longer allowing DS surgery or revision to DS of any kind.  This seems like a nightmare.  I thought about Dr. Spaw and contacted him.  Well he doesn't do revisions to DS.  I keep gaining and gaining.  At the 6 month mark, I had lost about 100 lbs.  At almost exactly 6 months, that's when the weight loss STOPPED!  Then, I started gaining.  It's been almost 4 years since my surgery now and I've gained all of it but about 40 lbs.  Some of the problems that i've had pre-op i've been noticing creep up on me.  I can't believe that I will have to go all the way to NJ if I want to have a revision.  If I have to go to California, I might as well go to AZ and have Husted do the surgery.  There's no way that I could get my husband to drive in NYC for those doctors.  So I guess I'm just screwed. 

I have a friend that did have the DS done by Husted and she lost over 300 lbs.  She was wanting to have a revision done and is having a hard time getting ahold of Husted also.  I emailed her yesterday to give her the news that he's moving to AZ.

Thanks for the info.

Cherri

I've been through your story, so you are not alone. Never think that. I'm here anytime you want to talk.

You are not screwed. You just need to convince your husband  that you are worth the drive or flight out of state for your life. Putting it in those terms makes the travel seem a little less daunting. I was prepared to travel to CA, but Husted moved here JUST as I was getting started w/ my revision. I had a hell of a time w/ insurance, but it finally all worked out.

If you are going to travel, please see Drs Greenbaum, Rabkin or Keshishian. I say this with all sincerity. You do not want to place your life in the hands of someone that can't be reached should you have a complication. This is obviously just my opinion, and if you want to talk more on the backline, just PM me.

You might check with Dr. Houston in Nashville, Tn. I know he does DS not sure about revision. He is at the Centennial Center for Treatmen of Obesity.
http://www.cmcwls.com/default/meet-our-team/dr-hugh-houston