New Here, Looking at a Roux-en-Y revision
Hi All!
I had a Roux-en-Y wayyyyy back in 1983. It worked well - I lost over 80# - but then I lost my job, had to move home, and all that stress and no real support system and the weight started to come back on.
Fast forward to current - I have regained all weight back plus ~50#. I have had to look at disability because of pain in legs walking and in lower back standing. The pain has limited every part of my life.
I see my regular Dr. this coming week and will be broaching the subject of a revision and get his take on it.
The questions I can think of right now - how difficult is to find a surgeon, how difficult is it to get the surgery approved, and what kind of down time can be expected?
I realize my eating habits need to change, but I believe a have a better support system available now, plus 28 years of experience since the first surgery.
Thanks!
Nancy
I had a Roux-en-Y wayyyyy back in 1983. It worked well - I lost over 80# - but then I lost my job, had to move home, and all that stress and no real support system and the weight started to come back on.
Fast forward to current - I have regained all weight back plus ~50#. I have had to look at disability because of pain in legs walking and in lower back standing. The pain has limited every part of my life.
I see my regular Dr. this coming week and will be broaching the subject of a revision and get his take on it.
The questions I can think of right now - how difficult is to find a surgeon, how difficult is it to get the surgery approved, and what kind of down time can be expected?
I realize my eating habits need to change, but I believe a have a better support system available now, plus 28 years of experience since the first surgery.
Thanks!
Nancy
I agree with Diana---the very first thing you need to do is research all your options. There are basically four forms of WLS currently done. They are, in the order in while *I* would choose to have them:
DS (duodenal switch) www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/ www.dsfacts.com
VSG/Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy/Sleeve www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/
RNY/gastric bypass www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/
LapBand www.obesityhelp.com/forums/lapband/ www.obesityhelp.com/group/failed_lap_bands/
The DS has the very best long-term, maintained weight loss AND the very best stats for resolving or preventing co-morbs like diabetes and high cholesterol. And in my opinion, the very best post-op lifestyle, too. (*grin*)
DS (duodenal switch) www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/ www.dsfacts.com
VSG/Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy/Sleeve www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/
RNY/gastric bypass www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/
LapBand www.obesityhelp.com/forums/lapband/ www.obesityhelp.com/group/failed_lap_bands/
The DS has the very best long-term, maintained weight loss AND the very best stats for resolving or preventing co-morbs like diabetes and high cholesterol. And in my opinion, the very best post-op lifestyle, too. (*grin*)
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