Question:
PLEASE HELP! I CAN'T DECIDE WHICH SURGERY TO HAVE...THE RNY OR THE DS.
— Lisa L. (posted on January 21, 2010)
January 21, 2010
I had the RNY and would never change it in a million years. I'm 2months 3
weeks and a bit post op and have lost 62 lbs. Everyone is different as far
as how much weight in a specific time you will lose, but to be honest, I
can't comment on DS because I don't know anything about it. But I can
comment on RNY and I LOVE MY RNY!!!
— [Deactivated Member]
January 21, 2010
If I could have a do-over, I would have had the DS. Unfortunately, my
surgeon only did RNY 5 years ago, did not tell me of any other surgery
choices, and I was too stupid and naive to do my research. Select very
carefully.
— Andrea U.
January 21, 2010
I had RNY and am completely happy with that decision. I had my RNY three
years ago, lost 136 ponds and had no problems whatsoever.
— Muggs
January 22, 2010
Please read the info on this site. It explains the difference very well.
The biggest difference seems to be the recommendation of RNY for patients
who adore eating sweets.
http://www.duodenalswitch.com/procedure/ds_vs__rny/ds_vs__rny.html
Best of luck in your journey.
— Cynthia T.
January 22, 2010
The best thing you can do is research the two and make up your own mind..
The one thing you need to research is your insurance..many will not pay for
the DS.. mine only paid for Lap Band and Rny.. of course i choose the RNY ,
I ahve too much to loose and I would not conform with the lap band..I would
however have shosen the DS if it was available with my insurance.. I had
lost 67 lbs before surgery and now with the RNY the weight loss is very
slow.. I have lost 17lb in two months.. that is too slow for me.. I really
think you neex to find out what the insurance covers because I would hate
to think of you making a choice and then finding out you cant have the
surgery you chose to have.. research research research.. not only on here
but get books and online too... make your mind up as an informed decision..
— Teresa S.
January 22, 2010
Lost 222 pounds in 1 1/2 years....and RNY and couldn't be happy but I would
research it if i were you..
— okbuffy
January 22, 2010
Have you considered VSG? Just thought I'd toss that into the mix. :)
— Makena
January 23, 2010
If your interested on information that compares the different type of
surgeries take a look at this website:
http://www.lapsf.com/weight-loss-surgeries.html, its main page offers great
information as well (http://www.lapsf.com) please use with caution and for
information purposes only. Your best bet is to speak to your individual
surgeon again. Best to you!
— [Deactivated Member]
January 23, 2010
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