Has anyone advocated for DS after they are on the RNY pathway?

 I met with someone from the Toronto surgeon's team on Aug. 24th. I explained what I wanted and gave my rationale. They conferred and agreed to refer my file to Dr. Hong in Hamilton. I am still waiting to hear from Hamilton. Today, I read a post from someone who has just been approved by Dr. Hong for the DS. She was told the surgery will be in the new year.

I offer big congrats that they agreed to refer you to someone who actually does the DS!  One step closer!

Mind if I ask what your rational was?

I started the RNY path at first but after doing much research, I knew the DS was for me...so I switched surgeons...then had to switch again because I had to stay in my state. Finding a surgeon who would take my insurance as well as do the DS on a lightweight was time consuming but I did it. My argument...I had to be able to take NSAIDS.

Liz

I did a complete u-turn at about 2 weeks prior to having an RNY.  I knew about the DS, but didn't find anyone in my state who did it until I went to my RNY pre-op class.

There was a surgeon at the same hosptial who does the DS, and who did mine.  I delayed my surgery an additional six monthes, but it was worth the wait! 

Don't waste your time and the surgeon's if he/she doesn't do the DS.  He/She will try to convince you the RNY is better, completely based on myths.  Even now, most medical professionals don't know about the DS.

Find a DS surgeon near you, and go to a consult with that surgeon.