RNY and cranky Doctor

Anyone out there failed their RNY, but can't go back to the MD that did it because of a "tongue lashing" that has happened in the past follow-ups? That's my fear and listening to that would make me feel even more a failure. I'm thinking of going with another MD to talk about a revision.

When you say you failed the RNY? What happened and what made it a failure? I am curious. I am now 3 months out and am scared of failing. I see bad habits creeping back and just wanted some insight...sorry to steal your thread.

i would look for a different doctor, or explain to ur current doc what happened.

Amy

I am the same like u 4 years out gain 42 pounds, i hope i have a ds, instead of the rny, honeymoon is 2 yeas, please follow the rules, my dr wants me to 2 exploratory and i want a revision to ds
claudia

I dont believe you can do a true d.s.  revision, since your pyloric valve has been compromised. also  its a long  scary surgery - if they have to reattach your pouch and  then cut part of it  away again -  Why not just go extended  RNY??   shorten the  common channel  - loose weight - recover in less time .   you still get a lot of the benefits of a d.s.  without scary surgery...

Is an extended RNY possible? I've never heard of it.
What is shortening the common channel?

I know that if I just go back to the basics they taught me right after surgery, I would eventually lose some. I'm thinking about not doing it all at once, but starting one thing at a time, like, not drinking 1 hour before and after the meal. Then, when I'm doing ok with that, I'll move on. Surgery cost me a lot.

There have been several successful RNY to DS revisions who post on the DS forum. In their cases the pouch has been taken down and the complete DS performed. I would encourage you to come and visit us on the DS forum if you have questions.

Sorry for being so late with this post. I just happened upon this forum today.
SherryB

What exactly does a DS consist of ? Is there a lot of recovery time?

The best place to go to find information about the DS is: http://www.duodenalswitch.com/

Briefly, the DS is a WLS that combines restrictive and malabsorptive components. The stomach is reduced in size (while retaining the pyloric sphincter so that food entering into the intestines is regulated normally). The intestines are rearranged so that absorption of nutrients occurs further down the intestinal tract.

The recovery time depends upon whether the surgery is done by lap or open. Any open surgery, regardless of WLS type, takes longer to heal. Individuals vary in their recovery time, but many people are back to work in three weeks.

I have given a very brief overview. Come over to the DS board, and hear about the experiences people have had. People are very welcoming, and open. Ask any question you like.
SherryB

You know, come to think of it, I'll don't feel like a failure today. I 've realized that I've kept 1/2 of the total loss off. The surgeon was petite, and would say things like, "don't you realize, we did this to save your life?" (I think she took it personally). That statement made me feel like a failure. I beat myself up too many years, to listen to it again.
I'm working in a new place now and I have different insurance, and may persue this with another MD sometime.