VSG to RNY conversion comming up!
Have you considered revising to the DS instead? You currently already have the stomach portion of the DS, so all you'd need would be the intestinal re-routing---your stomach wouldn't get butchered into a pouch, but would remain a fully-functional organ. There are just too many potential problems with the pouch/stoma arrangement for me to consider this a good idea.
Also, the DS has the very BEST long-term, maintained weight-loss stats, AND the best stats on resolving or preventing co-morbs like diabetes and high cholesterol. Long-term stats on the Sleeve and the RNY are about the same, with both being less successful than the full DS.
While your surgeon does list the DS among the procedures he offers, he does NOT appear to have ever DONE one. You owe it to yourself to at least consult with an actual, vetted DS surgeon before you butcher your Sleeve. Here's a listing of vetted DS surgeons in North America:www.dsfacts.com/North-American-Duodenal-Switch-Surgeons.html #il
Also, the DS has the very BEST long-term, maintained weight-loss stats, AND the best stats on resolving or preventing co-morbs like diabetes and high cholesterol. Long-term stats on the Sleeve and the RNY are about the same, with both being less successful than the full DS.
While your surgeon does list the DS among the procedures he offers, he does NOT appear to have ever DONE one. You owe it to yourself to at least consult with an actual, vetted DS surgeon before you butcher your Sleeve. Here's a listing of vetted DS surgeons in North America:www.dsfacts.com/North-American-Duodenal-Switch-Surgeons.html #il
I agree with MsBatt, you are already there with half the DS being done. RNY buys you two years of malabsorption and then you are back to diet and exercise. Not so w/DS.
I don't believe Joya does DS, that's probably why they are pushing RNY.
I don't believe Joya does DS, that's probably why they are pushing RNY.
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The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.
See my blog for newbies: http://wasabubblebutt.blogspot.com/