Stapling Revision~Do they exists?

I am 53 and had stomach stapling done over twenty years ago, was not successful. I am trying to find any information on anyone who has had a revision from a stomach staple to gastric. What doctor will do the surgery? What are the complications, the pros, the cons, basically just any information that can be provided. I need help & am currently feeling very discouraged~ Karen :help:

Hi karen, this type of revision is done all the time..when you had your surgery it was done with just the staple line where they did not seperate the stomach making a new pouch, if you havn't been scoped or had other test like Upper GI, you probably don't know if the staple line is still in tack, often times it opened right after surgery or partially opened so many didn't lose all their weight or gained it back later. There are some awesome surgeons out there so do your home work! I know of two surgeons in Kentucky near Lexington that can do this procedure laparoscopically and have been very successful.. email me if you want more information Brenda

Karen not wear you live but this doctor fixes other doctor mess ups. You didn't fail the surgery failed you. He does revisions. I'm haveing mine done as soon as my insurance gives the ok.Dr. Keshishian 661-725-4847 Delano Ca. He has people come from all over the world. Susie

I had a VGB in 99 and on aug 29 I am having a revision it does relly happen and with me the staple line opened up and it no longer does what it used to just call around do some homework and find a doctor in your area who does wls and then call and ask Good Luck!!!! Richette

Hi Karen. I'm sorry I'm just now seeing this post. There have been loads and loads of revisions done to procedures like yours! You are not an anomaly at all . Many people who get revisions do extremely well. There is growing interest in the Duodenal Switch as an excellent choice for revision. I'd like to invite you to take a look at www.duodenalswitch.com for some great information on this procedure. There is a forum there and there are associated Yahoo groups, but many of the forum members post on the Duodenal Switch forum here on OH as well. Take heart, it can be done and work very well.