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I got approved for revision in only 2 weeks. My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 6, 2019. RNY revision.
:) Well, I just contacted Texas Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery and gave them the lengthy description of what my doctor told me after my surgery. They are 10 hours away from me, but I went on to explain that if they could please review my file and let me know if there is something that can be done, I would be happy to travel to them.
Now I am just waiting impatiently ;) lol
Absolutely NO spa. You best just send me the prize. LOL - go enjoy, you will deserve it!
I would not settle for second best since you will have to live with it for the rest of your life. Many people travel to California to have their revision done by Dr. K. Don't give up and don't settle for a surgery that might not work out for you.
What Tazz says up there. Please be careful Personally I hope you can figure out a way to deal with everything without going back to the OR. But I don't know you or your situation. Rely on your own best judgement and a gut test (what is your body telling you about proceeding with this?).
Good luck. Be safe. Most of all don't be in a hurry unless you've a medical reason to be. And take care of yourself most of all.
I see your surgeon decided to err on the side of caution and has asked you to wait a bit and lose a bit more weight. While it's too bad he let you get all the way into pre-op before he figured it out, I was glad to see this. He's looking out for you and you can't put a price on that.
You'll likely feel better about everything yourself by the time they actually roll you in to the OR. Never hurts to be down 10 pounds if you're overweight and it sounds like he needs your stomach to be super empty. You might consider going clear liquids only for the five or seven days before you're next scheduled, even if it's not required. Give him the best operating conditions possible. It can only help.
Good luck to you; try to keep up that good attitude. The time will go much faster if you can think of this as a 100% positive. And it is. He very well may have saved your life.
There are few surgeons who are competent in RNY to DS revisions and I have never heard of your surgeon. It is a very complicated surgery but it can be done. You might post on the DS board and get the list of vetted RNY to DS revision surgeons. Dr. Ara Keshishian in California is supposed to be the best. Perhaps you can contact his office and get a second opinion.
I would not settle for second best since you will have to live with it for the rest of your life. Many people travel to California to have their revision done by Dr. K. Don't give up and don't settle for a surgery that might not work out for you.
Best of luck to you.
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
I agree with the others. Get a second opinion. I would have a hard time accepting that nothing more could be done. I would take that as a personal challenge and make it my mission to find a surgeon who could help.
I will keep you in my prayers that you are able to find someone who can help you.
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
How did the surgery go? Revisions are usually more complex but with an experienced surgeon I am sure you will be fine.
I had a revision 9 years ago and fortunately it solved all the issues I had been having. I am sure yours will be successful as well.
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
