Duodenal Switch after having RNY Surgery.

I would like to know if I could get Duodenal Switch after having RNY Surgery. I read that some people get this done when they gain a large amount of weight back.  Has anyone had this procedure done? Do doctors offer this to their patients after other failed diets? I would like to know of any side affects side effects, insurance approval and how much will you have to weigh to get it done. Thanks

Welcome.

What you are considering is a revision and a great many of us have had it done. I can't address insurance coverage since it depends on your insurance policy.

A good place to start, besides reading this forum, is DSFacts.com.

Good luck with your research.

what kind of revision did you have?

I had a RNY many, many years ago and revised to a DS 5 months ago.

how are you doing since your DS

I actually am doing really well. The weight loss after a revision is much slower than after a virgin DS, but it does happen. Besides weight loss my goals were to deal with my diabetes and hypertension. I have not had any oral DM medication since before surgery and my last insulin dose was 2 days after surgery. At this point my hypertension and diabetes are gone and I feel better than I have in years.

I have had some eating problems and food intolerances, but they seem to be improving.

For me it was the right decision.

TeachMid, I know it's been a long time since this thread originated but I wanted to try to ask a question; maybe one of you will see it. I had RNY in 2002, looking to revise to DS due to massive regain in past 2-3 years. I way that the loss for revision is much slower. Could you possibly elaborate so I could have some tangible comparison? I thank you in advance for your time!!

Your doctor may not offer you DS if that's not a surgery they do. You especially want an expert for a revision. This is the list of DS surgeons from dsfacts.com. You'd have to call or post here to see if they do revisions. I had (am in the process of having) mine with Dr. Gagner in Montreal.

I had a revision from an RNY performed in 2000; to a DS in 2008. I had gained a lot of the weight back and was approaching diabetes, again.

If I were u, I would start with dsfacts.com and read up on the surgery, doctors ect. Then come back here and ask questions, there are many of us who are willing to help you.

Be aware that it's a 'LIFETIME' commitment to vitamins and keeping your bloodwork in a healthy place. You have to have a bit of a thick skin and be an advocate for yourself with your doctors etc. There is a risk of a lea****uring and other complications, because you are a revision. But most of us went thru without incident.

You will need an experienced surgeon who has done revisions before. You may have to travel, don't let that scare or deter you if you are truly serious about the DS.

How much weight have you re-gained? When did u have your RNY?

Dana

Hi, Charmaine.  What Gail and Dana said...ditto!  A revision is totally possible.

I'd just also encourage you to read DSFacts.com and the information on this site to get really familiar with the DS itself.  If you're interested in having it, just get ready for the medical establishment to try to talk you out of it.

The revision board here on OH also has a lot of folks who have revised from the RnY to the DS.