Revision Feedback, Please
Started a doctor-supervised diet back in January (my BMI was 40.3)
My BMI was 39.8 this past Friday, but I don't think that I have any co-morbidites (yet....) Need to check into possible sleep apnea. I know that I have hiatial hernia, would that even qualify as a co-morbidity?
No high blood Pressure
No weight-related asthma
Cholesterol was good back in October with my labs
No diabetes
Any other co-morbidities I should check into?
Just curious, here.......
I am looking into having a revision from RNY to a DS.
Any thoughts, info on Dr. Rabkin or Keshishian?
(I also posted this on the DS board)
Thank You!!!!
-Jamie
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**
I work in a warehouse with guys, so, I usually "suck it up" and do not whine about anything. Cause they all have wives!!! HA HA HA
-Jamie
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**
Dont give up ! Dont Stress.
Most comp will refuse 1st time request, Thats when you leave it up to your Dr to send the correct info ... Best to get a copy of your policy and see what their guidleines are -- I got mine due to not loosing more than 50% of excess weight 2 yrs out ... was very close !! But Black & White Print was my friend - I also spoke directly to the underwriter who made the decission.
GinaU aka Jeanna
RNY revised to Extended RNY 5/2008
Total loss 181 and counting
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I have my policys and have read & re-read the info. I do not have my hopes too high.
-Jamie
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**
Sheryl
THANKS!!!!
-Jamie
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**
Both Dr. Rabkin and Dr. Keshishian are excellent choices for the conversion you seek...Frankly if the insurance will cover I believe Dr. K is the best choice as he was the ground breaker for RNY to DS Revisions....He has a clinical study that is accessible online which shows the results of 40+ patients he gave a RNY to DS Revision and all had good outcomes....This trial was several years ago and I know he has done many, many since....
Good Luck,
Stay Positive and don't ever give up hope.
Janie
Just a hard struggle, with lots of frustration!!!!
THANKS!!!
-Jamie
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**
I ended up with Dr Husted because it was much cheaper to travel to Somerset, Kentucky, he accepted my insurance, he has no program fees, AND he is awesome and experienced. He used to work with Dr Rabkin before going to Kentucky.
My revision has been tough and I have had lots of complications so please go into this with your eyes wide open. It is lots harder than the original procedure.
