(Re)Intro of Sorts

Lynn W.
on 3/6/13 3:07 am - NJ

 

Hi,

Today, I rejoined OH.  This time, as a person seeking a revision.  I first joined back in early 2008; I had RNY surgery on Dec 28, 2008.  I did well for the first year or so, but then I started slacking off, thinking the surgery would allow me to eat what I wanted and still keep the weight off.  Well, surprise, surprise!  It doesn't work that way.  So, I'm back.

Let me tell you, rejoining this site was not easy for me.  Granted, I made any friends and gained (and gave) lots of support here.  (It's a great site!)  But, returning and rejoining made me face the harsh reality that I really need help.  Again.  I can't believe I'm starting this whole process over (haven't even attended my first info session, nor have I started that whole uphill insurance battle.)  ​I can't do this alone.  I do know that.  And that's why I'm back.

I'm scheduled to attend an information session on May 6th. It can't come soon enough.  I am thankful for 2nd chances and, provided I'm given one, I will NOT waste it this time.

xoxo

Lynn 

Well-behaved women seldom make history.  --Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

heathercross
on 3/6/13 9:10 am - New York, NY

Lynn - HUGE phillies fan (off topic). I am in NYC, had RNY in 2002, had a revision to a Band-over-bypass (BOB) June 2011, read my profile, talks about all the going back and forth I did within and why I revised.  Good Luck.

 

Heather

            
Lynn W.
on 3/6/13 9:32 am - NJ

Thanks Heather! I'm heading to your page right now!

And GO PHILS!

pineview01
on 3/7/13 9:23 am - Davison, MI

Welcome!  Sorry you had to find your way here though.  I was banded in 2/09.  After 3.5 years with the band, 2.5 years with medical problems with the crap band, I too found my ways here.  Losing the band was a love/hate problem.  It was a long road to travel.  But, am know with sleeve and working hard to make the second and last chance work.

 

BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.

Lynn W.
on 3/7/13 11:06 am - NJ

Thanks for the warm welcome!  And congrats on winning your battle with the insurance company!

smileyjamie72
on 3/8/13 2:20 pm, edited 3/8/13 2:20 pm - Palmer, AK

 

RNY to DS revision surgeons

 

Dr. Keshishian, located in California

Dr. Rabkin, located in California

Dr. Stewart, located in Texas

Dr. Simper, located in Utah

Dr. Elariny, located in Virginia

Dr. Roslin, located in New York

Dr. Buchwald, located in Minnesota

Dr. Greenbaum, located in New Jersey




Of course, the above doctors are in the United States 


Dr. Baltasar, located in Spain

Dr. Marchesini, located  in Brazil

Dr. Gagner in Canada

 

 

Dr. Kemmeter, located in Michigan (http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/4583840/dont-write-a-surgeon-off-because-hes-not-on-the-short-list/)

 

**Disclaimer..... Gagner has had some problems with questionable billing practices & Greenbaum has had some problems~like recent patients not getting a true DS [receiving an ERNY/Distal RNY instead].

PLEASE do your DUE DILIGENCE and research, and POST questions!!!!!!

 

Here are links to look at...........

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/revision/4462656/lapband-to-what-ds-or-rny/#36915162

AND

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/revision/4447254/RNY-to-Distal-Gastric-Bypass-not-as-happy/#36775292


AND

http://weightlosssurgery.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=talk&action=display&thread=1342&page=1

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**

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