Looking into a revision from RNY to DS in Memphis Tn area
I had my bypass March last year, and have lost weight yes, but I have since been diagnosed with type II diabeties, And my other co morbities are not improving. I also have reactive hypoglycemia, with which I have frequent episodes of passing out and falling, and have injured myself several times.
I am limited with my internet access so if anyone could or would, please send me a text at 870-316-8459. Thanks ahead yall...
I am limited with my internet access so if anyone could or would, please send me a text at 870-316-8459. Thanks ahead yall...
Just Meee aka Linda
Come join me in the Bariatric Buddy Group
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/
Highest weight 406, Surgery weight 386, and now on the Losers Bench!
Have you checked into the vetted surgeons on http://www.dsfacts.com/? That is an AWSOME, AWSOME website!!!!! Their information is accurate. One of the OH people here (Bev) stated the website.
All I can say is RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you decide on a revision to the DS, here is a list of surgeons who do the RNY to DS revision, because it is SOOO complicted, it is a short list.
Also, here is a good link to a GREAT research paper: A must read!!!
http://www.dssurgery.com/about/publications/duodenal-switch- safe-operation.pdf
Dr. Keshishian, located in California...... Here are his fees: (cash pay)
Surgeon Fee: $11,000.00
Hospital Fee: $17,500.00
Plus **Program Fee** $4,000.00
TOTAL for RNY to DS revision: $32,500.00
I had a face-to -face consultation with him 3-2-11
Dr. Rabkin, located in California
Dr. Husted, located in Airzona
Dr. Elariny, located in Virginia
Dr. Greenbaum, located in New Jersey
Of course, the above doctors are in the United States
Dr. Gagner, located in Canada
Dr. Ungson, located in Mexico
Dr. Baltasar, located in Spain
Dr. Marchesini, located in Brazil
Hope that helps you get stated in your research
-Jamie in Alaska
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**