Keep the positive attitude up, and remember most of all to KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!!!!!

I, too am an RNY to DS revision, with complications, just take a look in my profile.  I am now 18 months out, and things are well, but it was a hell of a long road.

YOU WILL DO WELL!!!!  Hugs to you!!!

You have underwent THE MOST DIFFICULT surgery of them all.  This is WHY there are so few surgeons who do this.

Continued prayers of healing for you!!!!

I too, was a revision from RNY to DS, and I too, had post-op complications.  We are here, ROOTING FOR YOU!!!!!

Positive thoughts helped me tremendously!!!!!

RNY may help improve your diabetes............ it may return with the RNY.

Please look at this link:

http://www.dsfacts.com/Type-2-Diabetes-Cure.html

I am a revision from a failed RNY.  You can appeal your approval for your RNY and it is more than likely you can be approved to have the DS

((((((((((((Also............ DSers can eat way more, as we absorb less, due to the way the DS is done, as opposed to the RNY) Here is an example from someone else who has the DS:

WE have heavy duty mal-absorption, and that makes a HUGE difference. I was thinking about this last night. I ate some sunflower seed butter (like peanut butter, but made with sunflower seeds) late last night. 2 TBSP was 200 calories, I think I had 4 or 5 tbsp. (around 500 calories) but I would onlly absorb about 30% of it.

140 calories from fat PER 2 TBSP = 350 cals from fat (5 TBSP x 70 cals per TBSP)

20% fat absorption of 350 cal = 70 cal from fat.

the balance is protein and a couple carbs = 30 x 5 TBSP = 150 cal

70 cal from protein x 50% absorption = 35 cals

30 cal from sugar, (1.5g per TBSP) , 100% absorption.

50 cals from the rest of the carbs (mostly dietary fiber) @ 60% absorption = 30 cal

so adding it up:

70 from fat
30 from sugar
30 from carbs
35 from protein
--------------------
165 calories

165 \ 500 = 33.0 % absorbed.

SO, eat more, NO GUILT. You may find that your weight loss picks up!! You may be in starvation mode.

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

Of course, the above doctors are in the United States 


Dr. Baltasar, located in Spain

Dr. Marchesini, located  in Brazil

Dr. Gagner in Canada and Dr. Greenbaum are also experienced surgeons, but please use caution, and RESEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!

I just wanted to check in with you and see how this last week has been.  I sure hope it has gotten a little better for you, and that you have turned the corner.

Send your records to Dr. Ara Keshishan in California for an over-the-phone 2nd opinion.  PLEASE do not lose your stomach!!!!

Yes, I am in COMPLETE AGREEMENT!!!!!  Call Dr. Keshishian............. Get on a PLANE TOADY, he will get you checked into either hospital (Delano or Glendale, outside of LA) as soon as you arrive.

He thrives on complicated cases, he is a VERY GOOD bariactics doc!!!!  He did my RNY to DS revision.

(800) 816-6647 is the toll free#

Good luck & keep us posted, PLEASE!!!!!

I am an RNY to DS revision............. I was 'on the fence' with my decision, (I was still blaming MYSELF for failing, when, in fact my RNY failed me).  After I read the link listed below, I realized I needed to stop beating myself up, and get the revision.

http://www.dssurgery.com/about/publications/duodenal-switch-safe-operation.pdf

And..............................

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

I also want to add, look at how far out from surgery the revisions are.  Meaning the "honeymoon" stage.  Look to see if there are more people further out from their surgeries, like 2 plus years.

-Jamie

THIS WEBSITE!!!!!!!!!!

Post this on the main board forum.  There are LOTS of knowledgeable peeps there to help guide you.

Just curious...... Have you researched the DS?  (Duodenal Switch).  Dr. Ungson in Mexico is one of the best.  You owe it to yourself to make sure you have all of the facts!!!

Did you know that the DS has the BEST long term weight loss stastics for keeping the weight off.  As you look on this board, you will see many failed RNY's.

Please research the DS.  DSFacts.com is a good place to start. You can take NSAIDS with the DS.  With the RNY you can NEVER take them again.  For Life.  With the RNY, you have a greater chance of developing reactive hypoglycemia (google it).  It is no fun.  I started to develop it.

Good Luck in whatever you decide.

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