Anyone have VSG to RNY revision?
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Rny's work for thousands. It's working for me:)
Keep us posted on your journey, K?!!
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
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on 9/1/09 4:02 am
This surgeon is doing you a terrible disservice by trying to sell you what he does, rather than what would be best for you.
Surgeons are not gods. Do yourself a favor and do some research, and do what would be best for you body.
My risk of death was a LOT higher than 25% when I went into surgery.
You'll need a lot of protein with the RNY too. I really think you're being sold a bill of goods on this subject.
Why on earth would you have additional surgery on your scarred stomach, for starters? That right there is reason enough to NOT have an RNY. Go talk to Maureen and Dina on the DS board who had their gastric sleeves redone and the complications they've experienced from having their surgically impaired stomachs messed with.
Most VSGers tend to go for the Full DS... as they already have the first part (sleeve) and many did not want a pouch in the first place. But both are an easy revision. :)
Lap-Band June 14, 2001. Dr. Rumbaut, Monterrey, Mexico.
Lap-Band removed after 7 years and converted to Sleeve Gastrectomy on July 7, 2008 by Dr. Roslin. I've had three happy healthy Lap-Band babies.... and one VSG baby. 5 years out from revision to VSG. Gained 55 pounds in past 5 months, now considering DS. :(
That'll be up to the doc if he wants to fight or not. I'm not fighting this time - last time was enough for me (in terms of the emotional rollercoaster called insurance)
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I didn't think my insurance would pay for my Band to VSG. So, I was totally shocked when they approved it in a few days. Give it a try... or have your doc submit at least. Can't hurt.
I PMed Felix... but I don't know if he'll come out of hiding or not. His profile was Felix P and he was from LA if that helps. :)
Lap-Band June 14, 2001. Dr. Rumbaut, Monterrey, Mexico.
Lap-Band removed after 7 years and converted to Sleeve Gastrectomy on July 7, 2008 by Dr. Roslin. I've had three happy healthy Lap-Band babies.... and one VSG baby. 5 years out from revision to VSG. Gained 55 pounds in past 5 months, now considering DS. :(
Is Dr. Lut....(can't spell his name) doing your DS??
Lap-Band June 14, 2001. Dr. Rumbaut, Monterrey, Mexico.
Lap-Band removed after 7 years and converted to Sleeve Gastrectomy on July 7, 2008 by Dr. Roslin. I've had three happy healthy Lap-Band babies.... and one VSG baby. 5 years out from revision to VSG. Gained 55 pounds in past 5 months, now considering DS. :(
