New here and wanted to say hello

Good morning all,

I have lurked here on the board for a while now and wanted to come out and say hello to everyone.  I am currently seeking a revision to DS and I wanted to thank all of you for all the information you have provided along with the information I researched.  I wished I had know fully about the DS 7 years ago as I wouldn't be seeking a revision from RNY.   I had my surgery on 12/2004 and lost 122lbs, I did really well until 2008 then I started gaining weight.  I had a baby in 2009 and initially lost some of the baby weight, but I have gained 70lbs.  I have a consult appointment today with Dr. Roslin and I am hoping to get all my ducks in a row so I can have surgery in July.

Frankie

Best of luck.

Best of luck Frankie!!  I have my surgery June 15th!!  Best.........keep us posted!!  -Holly

Good LUCK!!!! 

I had my RNY in 2002 and knew nothing of the exsistence of the DS myself.  I totally understand!!!!



Keep us posted on how your appoint with Dr. Roslin goes!!!!!
-Jamie in Alaska

Thanks for the warm welcome.  I had my appointment with Dr. Roslin yesterday and for the most part it went well.  My BMI is 37, so he discussed with me the risks involved with converting from RNY to DS, I understood those risks as well.  We discussed other options but DS would do wonders for me.  He wants me to have a CT scan with and without contrast to see what my insides look like and then we will take if from there.  I don't want to end up where I was weight wise in 2004.

My journey continues and I will keep you posted.

Frankie