rny to ds doctor's in michigan
RNY to DS Revision 4/29/2011
Dr. Henry Buchwald
"Think twice.....Cut ONCE"
Direct from the oakland Bariatrics.com website:
Revisional Bariatric Surgery Benefits
Sunday, 26 June 2011 00:00
While there are risks and complications that may accompany any surgery, revisional bariatric surgery offers a wide range of benefits that can last a lifetime. Researchers have found that most patients who undergo bariatric surgery end up with significant results and positive outcomes following surgery.
Revisional bariatric surgeries are on the rise and appear to be increasing each year. These surgeries are performed when patients are unable to lose weight or have been unsuccessful in doing so even after initial bariatric treatment. Some patients have experienced complications following their initial bariatric surgery or treatment and have been unsuccessful in maintaining results that were supposed to occur after the original surgery.
The most significant benefit of revisional bariatric surgery is the dramatic weight loss. Even if a patient has undergone bariatric surgery in the past and had minimal weight loss results, revisional bariatric surgery will bring weight loss results. While some weight loss may occur rapidly at first, the decrease will continue steadily over time until the patient reaches an optimal weight.
Revisional bariatric surgery may also result in the elimination of conditions that were caused by obesity. Some of these benefits may include:
Decrease in high blood pressure
Losing weight will lower the blood pressure and make your heart pump easier and without having to do so much work. Any little bit helps, so the more weight you lose the better off your heart will be. A decrease in weight usually always means a decrease in high blood pressure.
Lowers cholesterol
Due in part because of the weight loss and also because of the change in eating habits, the cholesterol is usually lowered after bariatric surgery. If a patient has been unable to lose weight the cholesterol may have remained higher than normal, but after revisional surgery and the significant change in diet, the cholesterol is lowered.
Improvement in type 2 diabetes
Symptoms associated with type 2 diabetes can be lessened if weight loss occurs. Patients who undergo revisional bariatric surgery lose weight and once the weight comes off the symptoms of diabetes are diminished. In some cases, patients were tested for diabetes and showed no signs of the condition. Improved health is a huge benefit of having revisional bariatric surgery and although it is not a miracle cure it is a great help in the improvement of quality of life.
Decrease risk of stroke or heart attack
Weight loss and lowered high blood pressure are common benefits received by revisional bariatric surgery. As a result, the decreased risk for stroke and heart attack is also common in patients who undergo revisional bariatric surgery.
Relief from sleep apnea
Symptoms of sleep apnea can be reduced if weight is lost. In obese patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, weight loss can reduce symptoms and in some cases, remove the condition from their body. Patients who undergo revisional bariatric surgery lose weight and as a result are less bothered by sleep apnea symptoms.
Most folks on this message board would only recommend surgeons who are on www.dsfacts.com and from that site there are only a small list that do revision surgery. That means that there have been lots of positive feedback on the surgeon. If one is not listed to mean it would mean I would want to ask extra questions like how many revisions have you done. That is very important. You can email the lady who keeps dsfacts as well and ask why your particular surgeon might not be listed.
I had a RNY to DS revision in March 2012. I used Dr. John Rabkin from www.paclap.com and he is one of the recommended surgeons from www.dsfacts.com. It is a complex surgery. For me it was an open procedure. I developed a leak and was in the hospital or in bed from March to August 2012 on a feeding tube. I am doing better now and a little better everyday but it was a very difficult experience to go through. This all happened with one of the most highly recommended surgeons and I am certain he saved my life in the days I have no memory of. Just be very careful.
But know there are lots of us who have had this revision and complications or not are now back to living, losing weight (though for me very slowly) and are happy with the decision.
Best of luck! Terri
Both
There is a certain number of surgeries that they have performed.
And.........
A good track record (good feedback)
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**
List of RNY to DS revision surgeons
Dr. Keshishian, located in California
Dr. Rabkin, located in California
Dr. Stewart, located in Texas
Dr. Simper, locted in Utah
Dr. Elariny, located in Virginia
Dr. Roslin, located in New York
Dr. Buchwald, located in Minnesota
Of course, the above doctors are in the United States
Dr. Baltasar, located in Spain
Dr. Marchesini, located in Brazil
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**
