Question:
Who in Colorado Does revisions

I have been to three MD's in Colorado to try and get a revision and have been meet with nothing but a brush off. Why do you guys think that is my bmi is once again 40 I had the old VBG in 1995    — Nurse343 (posted on November 17, 2007)

November 17, 2007
I hate to be dumb, but what is a revision?
   — Reelbaby

November 17, 2007
Are you going to general practice drs or surgeons? Sometimes general practitioners aren't very favorable toward the surgery, so maybe that's the problem? I know my surgeon (Dr. Chae at Skyridge in Denver) has done revisions. You might want to check him out and see what he says. He is amazing, actually teaches surgeons on the procedure.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 17, 2007
I am not sure if Dr. Michael Snyder in Denver does revisions or not.
   — kaktchr

November 18, 2007
Dr. Chae did my Lap-RNY and now for the 3 time i'm getting ready for surgery to have it redone with a different surgeon in WA.
   — Sassybel94

November 18, 2007
I am not in colorado, but this is just what I am thinking. With under 30 being considered normal BMI range, if you are at 40, how much would it take for you to just work the extra wieght off without a revision? I know here, they won't even look at you for WLS unless your BMI is 42 or higher. Best of luck with whatever is best for you, it was just a thought.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 19, 2007
I have several answers. First off, a revision from a what to a what. If you want to another RnY or lapband, just about any bariatric surgeon can do it. If you want a revision to a duodenal switch, then you will be met with some resistance. Most bariatric surgeons do not do the DS and will try to steer you away to get the RnY or lapband. If you would consider a DS, by far the best way to go in my opinion, go to www.duodenalswitch.com and read all about it or go to DS forum here on OH. Don't give up, keep checking out things. Read my profile if you want to know why the DS is the best.
   — KRWaters