upset with RNY results, but do i even qualify for a revision ?
RNY on 10/18/12
This is just for anyone who wonders how a RNY revision is possible, all that is done is the pouch is made golf ball size again, We stretch out our pouches over time, and by not following the rules of our nutritionist and surgeons, Once you find yourself getting out of control and totally off track, catch yourself before it comes to having a revision, it is possible to get back on track again, I know I had to do it myself.
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on 12/18/06 11:14 am - Big Sky Country, ID
on 12/18/06 11:14 am - Big Sky Country, ID
I love the idea of things growing on the band!!! What do you think the doctor meant? Aliens? If he meant bacteria, i would avoid that hospital at all costs! Just as with all the staples etc. that other WLS surgeries require, my band is and will always remain (unless I am involved in a hideous accident which opens it to the outside world) sterile! Let me guess, he is an RNY doctor who gets more money from doing that form of WLS!
I am not pro- or anti any form of WLS. My choice works for me; for others it is different. But I am amazed at the blatant misinformation dished out by so-called experts! RNY works absolute wonders for some. For others, it seems to work for a period of time and then cease to control hunger or ability to eat. I know some RNY people do later go on to have the band fitted as that is adjustable and so can always be put to work again. (There are also banded people who go on to have RNY or some other WLS as the band did not work for them).
Whatever else you do - do research from reputable sources!! Good luck.
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,