BOB? RNY TO DS? RNY TO RNY? ALL HAVE SLOW WEIGHT LOSS

HI there,

I revised from RNY to DS in 2012.  My BMI was 40 and about 90 pounds to lose to reach "normal" BMI weight. I lost that weight in 7 months. Then I lost another 50 in the following 6 months. I am currently a size 2 and have a BMI of 19. I do not think that is slow. 

I researched all options and quickly found the revision to DS the only one that made sense for me. I only know one person on this board Heather (that does not mean there aren't others) that has been successful with BOB. 

I had surgical complications and developed a leak. However that can happen with any surgery even no WLS related surgeries. Recovery was not easy and I still have issues with food and supplements sometimes but I would do it again in a heartbeat. Only you can decide what you are willing to do for long term success.

Best and good luck in your choice.

Whit

No thats not slow at all.  Congrats on your success!

Thanks for sharing. 

How much did you pay?

I was and still have double coverage. Surgery was medically necessary so both covered. My surgeon has a fee which is not covered and completely out of pocket. So I had that fee, travel expenses and food and hotel for 3 weeks for my husband.  

If you recommend your surgeon, who is he and where? Also is anastomosis enlarged or dialated considered medically necessary?

My Dr is listed by my name. It's Dr Ara Keshishian. Considered one if the best in the country so yes I recommend him. I do not know what is considered medically necessary I am not a Dr. You will need to ask your

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