XPost - Determining if RNY to DS Revision is necessary ?

(deactivated member)
on 4/23/12 3:47 am, edited 4/23/12 4:17 am - North Brookfield, MA

Those that have had this revision, how did you and your Dr. determine that it was necessary?
Did you often feel that food was 'stuck' resulting in vomiting?
Were you gaining weight no matter how hard you tried?
I am having an EGD done tomorrow, I am so impressed with the research on DS and believe it may be a healthy decision for me.
Oh, and one thing I am not clear about... if RNY doesn't have the Pyloric valve, but DS does...in a revision situation do they re-create one?

Thanks, I appreciate any info. Lisa

smileyjamie72
on 4/23/12 4:24 am - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11

Lisa,

The pyloric valve is not re-created. Please see diagrams below. The RNY to DS, the stomach is re-connected after it is all sewn back together.

I do not explain things well, so look at the diagrams, please.

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

(deactivated member)
on 4/23/12 4:34 am - North Brookfield, MA

Thanks Jamie!

(deactivated member)
on 4/23/12 4:40 am - North Brookfield, MA

Did the surgeon opt to take your gall bladder and appendix at the time of your revision? I have read that some do that, and others don't. Just curious

smileyjamie72
on 5/1/12 6:48 am - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11

I actually had my gallbadder out a year after my RNY, in 2003.

And, my appendix did come out at the time of my DS in December.

It really varies on the doctor.

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

teachmid
on 4/23/12 9:01 am - OKC, OK

Revision on 12/15/10

I decided what I wanted/Needed then looked for a surgeon. It isn't the other way around.

Yes, I was gaining weight no matter what and felt horrible.

-Gail-
SW 257 CW 169 GW 165

teachmid
on 4/23/12 9:03 am - OKC, OK

Revision on 12/15/10

Different surgeons have different philosophies. I had my gallbladder and appendix removed during my revision.

-Gail-
SW 257 CW 169 GW 165

(deactivated member)
on 4/23/12 10:51 pm - North Brookfield, MA

Thanks for your reply Teachmid. Finding the right surgery for us is very tricky when we are looking into a revision because there are so many factors involved. I am very encouraged after speaking with folks like yourself that I am headed in the right direction. You are absolutely right.... I know that ultimately it is my decision to make on which surgery to have and who the skilled surgeon is that will perform it. Getting all the information you can to make that decision is what makes this board so helpful!

Nannette
on 4/23/12 11:43 pm - Toms River, NJ

Revision on 08/15/11

Hi Lisa - You probably don't know but I underwent a RNY to DS revision last August, and I have lost about 60 pounds since. However, it is a very complicated surgery and although I had an experienced surgeon, things DID go wrong. I'm attaching a link to my story here -- not to scare you -- but to educate you, so you can continue doing your research.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/DS/4483266/Terrys-Post-Gav e-me-the-Courage-to-Post/

Good luck in whatever you decide.
Hugs,
Nannette

Nannette
Lap RNY 6/16/03
Revise to DS 8/15/11

(deactivated member)
on 4/24/12 12:19 am - North Brookfield, MA

Thank you so much Nanette, I have sent you a PM.

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