Revision in Rhode Island

Hi everyone, I'm new here.  I actually had Gastric with RNY in 2000.  I lost about 90 pounds and kept it all off for about 4 years.  At the 4 year mark I gained about 10 pounds but again, stayed that weight for a few more years before I gained another 10 then another 10 and now I am miserable.  I have tried everything to lose the weight but nothing is working and to make matters worse, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in may of this year, underwent a total thyroidectomy and am now in the process of receiving radiation treatments to try to get rid of the rest of the cancer.  I've been taking my thyroid hormones but I am still gaining weight.  I am considering a revision on my bypass.  My BMI is now 34.  Has anyone had a revision done or know of a doctor in RI that does it?  Any information or experiences you have to offer is greatly appreciated!!  I really am losing my mind and becoming more and more depressed.  I want my life back.

Sheri

Hi Sheri,

I haven't, personally, met anyone who's had a RNY revision done in RI. Only revision from Band to RNY.

The only thing I can offer is for you to call the Docs in RI.

Here are their numbers:

Dr. Dieter Pohl & Dr. Jeannine Giovanni (Roger Williams Medical Center)

(401) 521-6310

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Dr. David Harrington, Dr. Beth Ryder & Dr. Dean Roye (Rhode Island Hospital)

(401)  444-6290

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Dr. Siva Vithiananthan (Miriam Hospital)

(401) 793-5140

Please let us know how things work out with you! Meanwhile, I'd love to have you join us at our Post op meetings in RI! There's always someone there who has been through or is going through what you are!

Send me an email at [email protected]. I'll send you the list of RI Support Groups!

Hope to see you soon!

Jules