Question:
Is a NISSEN an automatic disqualifier for REVISION WLS?

I had a vbg in 1999. I'm wanting a revision, but my new surgeon was quite dismayed today when he realized that I had had a Nissen procedure done along with the VBG. I am so depressed. He says that he "may" not be able to re-operate on my stomach. He'll wait for Upper GI results, and he wants to see the size of my pouch.    — Adrienne T. (posted on April 5, 2004)

April 5, 2004
Hello. I guess I am in similar situation (almost) because I too had the Nissen (not sure if mine was a full or partial wrap...waiting to get the info from the doctor's office because he has since retired). But I have heard from several doctors it is able to be taken down and then the wls surgery to occur. So I am still hoping to have the wls surgery. Dont give up just yet :)
   — Julie M.

April 5, 2004
No but you will have to shop around for a surgeon who has the skills and experience to do it. My surgeon does these its come up at support groups. If all else fails pittsburgeh isnt that far way. good luck its certinally possible
   — bob-haller

April 7, 2004
Dr. Oh in Seattle area is extremely talented surgeon, 16 years experience, over 3000 surgeries to his credit. He does many revisions. COntact him thru www.OhToBeThin.com, and see what he says about you situation. Good luck . . .
   — RWH G.

April 16, 2004
No, the Nissan is not an automatic disqualifier but it does make the revision more "technically challenging" as my surgeon Dr. Carlos Ferrari told me. I had VBG w/Nissan in Sept 97 and was revised to RNY in 5/00. It can be done but make sure you have a surgeon who is experienced in it. I had to obtain my surgical report from the VBG and Dr. Ferrari scoped me prior to the revision so he could see for himself what he was going to be operating on. Best thing I ever did! Good luck and don't give up hope!
   — Kellye C.