Anyone have VSG to RNY revision?

Looking for people that had VSG that was revised to RNY. 

Want to hear experiences and know what to expect.

Also want to know what to ask the doctor...

I am a bit confused??? Correct me if I am wrong, the VSG is the first part of the DS?? So why would you have it revised to the RNY?? If you want to lose all the weight you are seeking the I would find me a Dr who is a true DS surgeon and have the switch part done.

I'm wondering the same thing as Carmel. You're half way to a DS, which has better weight loss and better resolution of co-morbs, and better post op life style. You need to talk to a surgeon that actually does the DS.

My Co-Morbids are currently gone.

I was 450 when I started this journey, with a severe liver problem that made surgery VERY risky for me.

The surgeon did the VSG as stage 1 of a 2 stage process. 

I have lost 220 pounds!  I am hovering around 230, and he wants me at 175-180 (stabilized)

I asked about the DS, he said for the 50 I have to lose and maintain, he wants to do RNY.

The 175-180 is to put me at optimal weight in case I should ever need a liver transplant

Question for you...

If you already have liver problems how were your labs as you were losing weight?  Losing weight is hard on your liver too.  Was that an issue for you?

You have done a fantastic job with your sleeve.  Are you just not having the restriction you needed?  And how much of that extra skin is part of the 50#?

Labs are tremendous!  I'm doing sSo well.  I'm a model VSG patient for them!  I see a liver doctor at Cleveland Clinic as well.  The surgeon and liver doc are consulting all the time about me....so I'm well taken care of.

Does this mean the theory of massive weight loss and liver enzymes is a myth?  I mean, I would love it is you say it is a myth! ;o)

I hear of RNY and DS patients going into liver failure because of fast weight loss, that is the reason for my question.

Well, my enzymes were already slightly elevated.  Thry went up and down during the weight loss, but nothing drastic.  Also, the amount of protein will make the liver work harder, so they kept that lower than most.  As for the myth, I'd have to say it it's not, since the surgeon, nut, and liver doctor worked together to come up with an eating plan and intake goals...

I have done wonderful from all the docs standpoints, so I will listen to them.  They are trying to get me HEALTHY, while the docs around here either do the surgery and take the money and run, or just want to maintain you at your current status.

I kept hoping someone would say it is a myth but I know it is not.

I'm absolutely thrilled to see you doing so well.  You are the VSG poster boy in every way.  You do us all a world of good.

It's good to hear you have a great WLS team, you deserve nothing else.

Yikes!  DUCK!!!
Incoming DS'ers about to correct you!  LOL!

Seriously though, you may want to peek into the DS rather than the Rny since you're almost there!  Get a couple of opinions from surgeons who do both?

Best Wishes on your journey!!!  2nd chances are often the golden ticket!!!