Help...revision needed, I think

patti72
on 1/29/11 6:08 am - MA
 I had a RNY gastric bypass in 2003, my top weight was 304pds, by two yrs later I was 137pds, now 8 yrs later I am 194pds and so depressed with myself. I an considering a revision, im from Ma can anyone recomend a good doc and gv me some advice. Thank You
Patti
Open RNY 10/06/03
Lost 134pds
Ancor Cut TT 07/18/07
    
nikonshooter
on 1/30/11 12:37 am - Ventura County, CA
Hi Patti- Have you considered the DS? dsfacts.com has a lot of info.
WASaBubbleButt
on 1/30/11 4:04 am - Mexico
Yes, i would suggest DS as well.

Sadly, you might have to travel, the number of doctors that can do RNY to DS are verrrry limited.

Previously Midwesterngirl

The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.

See  my blog for newbies: 
http://wasabubblebutt.blogspot.com/
airbender
on 1/30/11 8:17 am
you did not post what you wanted to revise to?
patti72
on 1/31/11 6:15 am - MA
 Im not sure which revision to do yet...I had considered the band...Ever hear of the 5 day pouch test?
Patti
Open RNY 10/06/03
Lost 134pds
Ancor Cut TT 07/18/07
    
Jhilerio04
on 1/31/11 12:32 pm - Auburn, MA
hi patti im in mass too!! i started at 450 and i am 6 years post op i got to 198 and i am back up to 275. i am looking for revision surgery as well...however i can not locate a surgeon that takes mass health and does revision surgeury...so if you find anything out please let me know, and i will do the same!!
patti72
on 2/4/11 8:44 am - MA
 I will let you know if I hear of a surgeon in Ma for ya and ty for doing the same...
Patti
Open RNY 10/06/03
Lost 134pds
Ancor Cut TT 07/18/07
    
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