want ds not sleeve?

In 2000 I had a distal RNY and Now having a sleeve. I dont think a sleeve is what i need. I am approved for the sleeve what points should i bring up to the dr?

I hope you are seeing a DS surgeon such as Dr Keshisian in CA. I think I'd want to have the limb lengths of the distal bypass double checked and perhaps adjusted. I also thought that the norm for early distal RNYs was to remove the remnant stomach. If that's true in your case, there wouldn't be a way to give you a sleeve. Wishing you good luck. If you want to research the DS and trusted DS surgeons, please read www.dsfacts.com.

--gina

They didn't remove any stomach they just bypassed as much as you can of the intestines.

I'm assuming they're not taking down your RNY... just converting your pouch to a sleeve.  Depending on what the issues are with your need for a revision, it may work for you.  If you want a "true" RNY to DS, then you need to see a doctor that can do that.  There aren't that many out there, but DSFacts.com can get you started in the right direction.   

My understanding is he plans on taking down the intestines.  I am not happy about that at all.  Thanks I am going to go to that web site!!!

I'm looking at this as a step sideways, and maybe backwards than forwards, going from ERNY to sleeve.  I suggest seeking a second opinion from a doc who does sleeve as well as DS revisions.  You want someone who has a complete understanding of both.

Yea i already have 2 appointments with other dr. Not only am I not getting a sleeve I'm not using hI'm. Dr kesisian in CA and one here. Dr k is supposed to B number 1 in the world and he is in network I have 0 copay. So if I can have the best or one of the best in the world for a 4000 program fee. Its on!. I totally believe it would be a step backwards because my pouch now is smaller than the sleeve. Plus he would take away my malabsorption. NO THANKS IN GOOD. lol I know i probably butchered dr k. Name please forgive me.....

It's more a bash on the CA surgeon community than Dr. K for the program fee.  I've seen these "fees" running rampant across CA practices and they are not covered by insurance, not part of a copay and dont count towards your deductible either.  IMHO, they are an effort to make some extra money that they negotiated themselves out of from the insurance companies.

I'm sorry but I'm confused as to what your first sentence means? It morea. Bash on Dr. K.

The way I read your previous message was that you were afraid of bashing Dr.K for the program fee.  It's a disappointing normal practice in CA, so anyone seeking wls in CA will see the same thing at several offices.