Why is a Sleeve to DS revision considered complicated?
I am not trying to be a smart-ass or anything, I seriously want to know why I need one of the doctors listed as a revision specialist. I am looking into Dr. Greenbaum in New Jersey currently and waiting for information from his office.
Because I have a sleeve already, isn't it just a matter of "switching" me the rest of the way? That is one area that I am kinda clueless about-why it would take a specialist of sorts to be able to complete the procedure. I have been wondering about Dr. Brian Lane at Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Associates here in Ohio as well as a few others listed on duodenalswitch.com
I just want to make clear that I would definitely go to a doctor with experience if it was at all possible and/or necessary, but I want to know the reasoning behind it. I do understand that revisions can be complicated in general, but not sure why the VSG to DS is.
I hope I am explaining it correctly...I am so freaking tired right now! :) (And its only the second week of the semester!)
Thanks for the input.
ETA: I can't spell so I had to go back and fix it :)
VSG TO DS Revision on June 8, 2017.
Surgeon: Dr. Philip Schauer at Cleveland Clinic
Current Weight: 280 lbs
Regained to: 312lbs
Lowest after VSG: 249lbs
Highest Weight ever: 330lbs
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5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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Duodenal Switch 08/09/06 - Dr. Paul Kemmeter, Grand Rapids, Michigan
HW: 282 - 5'4"
SW: 268
GW: 135
CW: 125
I hate this not knowing feeling. I have no idea what is going on inside of me or what is truly best for me. I want to stay close to home, but the more I look into this, I think I am going to end up far, far away. I guess I just need to be patient and let it play out. :)
Thanks again for the reply.
VSG TO DS Revision on June 8, 2017.
Surgeon: Dr. Philip Schauer at Cleveland Clinic
Current Weight: 280 lbs
Regained to: 312lbs
Lowest after VSG: 249lbs
Highest Weight ever: 330lbs
I'll be interested in hearing you thoughts
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Wishing you all the best, Jenny
I will definitely start off by having an evaluation done locally. I had a surgeon in mind for everything and was set on a revision to RNY, but doubts have crept in. I have decided to wait until I have an initial consult with the bariatrics department and get that data into the mix. I would also like to see a doctor who has done revisions, but I think starting with the local surgeon is beneficial.
I can't be completely set on something if I don't have all the facts. I was looking at the RNY mainly b/c of the restrictive component plus the bypass. I thought my sleeve couldn't be downsized, however I am reading that is not necessarlly the case.
So, here I am at hurry up and wait for my insurance to begin. I thought it was starting on 2/1, but nope...not unil 3/1. What's another 29 days? LOL
Thanks again for the input.
VSG TO DS Revision on June 8, 2017.
Surgeon: Dr. Philip Schauer at Cleveland Clinic
Current Weight: 280 lbs
Regained to: 312lbs
Lowest after VSG: 249lbs
Highest Weight ever: 330lbs
Yes, I am looking at dsfacts and duodenalswitch.com and then going to the sites they list for the doctors.
And thanks EN for the pm. I will stay away from Dr. Wood. Word of mouth means a lot to me. When I chose Dr. Alvarez I based part of my decision on Dr. Schaur at the Cleveland Clinic and his thoughts. I was pleased to find that they thought highly of each other.
I found out a little bit ago that my insurance date will actually be March 1st, not Feb. 1st.
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Ah, well....nothing I can do except keep on keeping on.
Thanks again
VSG TO DS Revision on June 8, 2017.
Surgeon: Dr. Philip Schauer at Cleveland Clinic
Current Weight: 280 lbs
Regained to: 312lbs
Lowest after VSG: 249lbs
Highest Weight ever: 330lbs