Confused is sleeve to RNY a DS?? HELP

Carmen C.
on 6/5/12 1:28 pm
RNY on 08/08/12
I had a sleeve 2008 and now since my surgery is scheduled for RNY because that's what  ONLY my new insurance covers they will only cover billing code RNY...
So is this really a DS?

What is DS diffrent from RNY??? 

How does my stomach diffrent vs a RNY?

Recovery diffrent? 
k9ophile
on 6/5/12 5:03 pm
http://www.dsfacts.com/Comparison-of-DS-and-RNY.html


This explains the difference far better than I can.  Please do lots of research on fact based sites so you have a better understanding of the anatomical differences.

As far as recovery goes, a revision is a major surgery.  A lot of things will factor into recovery as it is as individual as each person.

Best wishes and happy researching!

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Queen Koosa
on 6/5/12 7:36 pm
Please go to the DS board and post, I think it would be much better for you to be revised to DS.  That is what they usually do from a sleeve.  You can fight  the insurance to get it.
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levittown_loser
on 6/6/12 12:44 am - Levittown, PA
God no it's not a DS.   They are going to cut off the bottom of your sleeve to make a pouch the size of an egg and remove your Pylorus!   This is how dumping syndrome happens.   They should then do the Y portion of the bypass to your intestines to give you a little malabsorption. 

It sounds like you really need to do more research and see what you are getting yourself in for.   Many insurance companies have exclusions ... and people overcome them everyday by filing an appeal.   I wouldn't ever let them do what they are planning on to me if I were in your shoes before I put up every fight I could.

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PatXYZ
on 6/6/12 6:17 am
I would never let a surgeon do that to me, you need to do some major research. dsfacts.com
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Valerie G.
on 6/7/12 2:27 am - Northwest Mountains, GA
FOR HEAVENS SAKE - see a DS surgeon.  If they mutilate your sleeve, you may never be able to go back.  You will be forever stuck with a crappy pouch.

Valerie
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JazzyOne9254
on 6/7/12 8:28 am
Carmen-

I pray that you have not yet had surgery...if not..CANCEL ASAP!

You need to do more research, and you need to get with a surgeon who does the DS. 

Some docs will tell you you're getting a DS, figuring you don't know any better.

Arm yourself with knowledge!  Go to www.dsfacts.com , look up info on the duodenal switch.  You can also Google it, and find even more information.

You're fighting for your life, and the first step is to be informed!

Good luck!

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Sandra C.
on 6/7/12 10:08 pm, edited 6/7/12 10:09 pm - Kalamazoo, MI
 Hi Carmen,

You are half way to the D.S., go ahead and complete the D.S. I would never be able to live with the life long effects of the RNY, like dumping syndrome, no NSAID's, etc. The most important factor is preserving your pylorus, for digestion. You can eat a more normal choice of foods, compared to the RNY. 

When I called my insurance to see if the D.S. was covered, they said there was no charge code for the D.S.,( because it is a lay term). The real medical charge term is biliopancreatic diversion with jejunoileal bypass and sleeve gastrectomy:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bariatric_surgery#Mixed_procedures


Recovery would depend on the type of surgery- open or laparoscopic. Mine was lap, the recovery was much shorter, and less painful. I had 2 "C" sections, with vertical incisions. They took months to fully recover, compared to a few weeks with my lap D.S. 

If you have any more questions, PM me, I will be happy to answer you. Good luck with your decision, its a big one, I know I went through the same thoughts you have, concluding the only WLS for me was the D.S. 

"D.S. or nothing" is my motto  !!!!

Sandra  ;-)

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Zee Starrlite
on 6/8/12 4:21 am, edited 6/8/12 4:24 am
I thought you were getting your sleeve converted to a pouch to resolve your extremely severe acid reflux?  Please find out exactly what surgery you are having before you get on the OR table.

I wish you the very best.


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pcannedy
on 6/11/12 1:27 pm - Sacramento, CA
 I have a question, you may either answer or not.

Why do you need more surgery?  
        
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