Anyone revised from sleeve to DS?
My DS 
on 11/6/11 10:49 am - Tuvalu
The docs listed on Ds.com are compiled by someone named Melanie. Below is a list of North American Duodenal Switch surgeons. Firstly, a shout out to Melanie M. at duodenalswitch.com for creating the original DS Surgeon List.
This list of surgeons should be a starting point, not an ending point, it is provided for informational purposes only; it is your responsibility to research your surgeons credentials, the hospital conditions and complication rates, etc. Never be afraid to ask your surgeon about his/her complication and mortality rates; any reputable surgeon will be happy to discuss those statistics with you.
Raggamuffin,
I am not here to fight with you or debate with you. Or who is right or wrong. I may go with Stewart or Barker. The choice is mine. Thats the thing I hate about Obesity help. Some people like you all of sudden become experts cause they lost a little weight and be all closed minded. NONE OF US KNOW EVERYTHING PERIOD! NOT Even my sister 15 years out and keeping 100+ pds off Rny who is an MSN RN. WE are all LEARNING and CHANGING ALL THE TIME. At least I am. You may reply back and say where is all this coming from? Well read your reply. Instead of sharing with me your story of why Dr. Stewart was good for you,how much you lost, your struggles and how the staff was etc etc. You do the BullSh*t. challenge of needing stats etc! Thats really helpful! It's been a couple years since I posted. "I can do anything you can do better type attitude" doesn't help from the haters. Gotta go and enjoy the rest of my Sunday.
You have just flunked the DS IQ test.
You need an OA or WW meeting.
And FYI, if you live in Texas, Daryl Stewart is the best choice for a DS surgeon in your area. You want the best, and we are trying to steer you that way. Time and again we see people come here, ask for advice, do what they want, and then come back after their surgery,( or not, some die), and are not doing very well. You know why? Because their mind was already made up, and they were too full of themselves to heed the wisdom and council that was here for them... I hope you can see that. I wish you the very best in your decision making.
HW/ 302 SW/287 CW/140 GW/135
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on 11/6/11 9:25 am
I read both of your post on revision and DS forum and it seems to me like your really on the defense on both forums. At the end of the day its your decision but remember this is your third surgery and I would pray that this is your last. Instead of being defensive I think you should listen and really do your research. Its clear that you were not successful with your first 2 surgeries with the surgeons you picked. How about picking the BEST surgeon this time so you can get the BEST results you truly want. You don't have to listen to me but I pray you listen to the vets and pick the best. Please don't settle for just anyone. When I did my revision I made sure I picked the best in my area and so far its the best decision I made. Don't make a 3rd mistake because this is your life your playing with. You will be getting cut for the third time and god knows what type of scar tissue you have or damage you have inside. I wish you nothing but luck.
