Revision to DS???
When I first began my researching process 3 years ago, I automatically leaned toward the DS, then my surgeon I was going to use did NOT offer the DS. So then I had it in my mind that maybe I would do fine with just the Sleeve VSG. Now that I have found a surgeon in my area who WILL perform the DS, I'm leaning toward that again. I feel like it's the best option for me.
So I guess my question is this........
If you have had a previous WLS and have already gotten a revision, or are hoping to revise your surgery, what are you revising from? and what are you revising to? It seems I am finding a lot of people revising to the DS. I think this will help me ensure that I am picking the right surgery. I am just trying to ask a few more questions, you know, just to BE SURE............
Thanks for all of your help everyone!!!
If you really knew me, you'd see my heart is honest and pure, your painful words will push me forward on my journey and NOT knock me down! I will succeed this time, for I have the support of a 50 story building, and the love to last a thousand lifetimes! It's time for me to LOVE ME!
on 3/28/12 11:26 am
I'm revising to the sleeve or DS. The DS is more likely, considering I know I have metabolic problems, and need the help with my cholesterol, but need to come to terms with taking vitamins every day.
I've done my research this time. I wish I'd done better research before the crap band the first time, but trusted my surgeon, and now know he only did RNY or band, and wouldn't send away a paying customer.
I just revised from RNY to DS 3 months ago TODAY, and am HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!! I fought insurance nearly 3 years to get my revision!!!!!!!!!!!!
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**