Question:
Is there a revision on the Roux-en-y and Duodenal Switch?

I am almost 8 years out and have maintain my 150 lb. loss, but at one point starting gaining weight. I exercise 3 times a week and continue to try and eat right. I was told by a friend who had the same surgery she had heard there is a revision (correction) to Roux-en-y/Duodenal Switch (which is what I had). If anyone can help me I would love to know. Thank You    — Kstrylowski (posted on February 28, 2009)

February 28, 2009
It is called the ROSE procedure. (Restorative Obesity Surgery, Endoscopic). It is quite safe and simple. It is done endoscopically. A probe is inserted down the throat to the stomach and folds are created to restrict the stomach. People are having great results with losing weight. Some of the requirements are: You have had to had surgery over 2 years ago. You have had to lost a substantial amount of weight. You have had to gained back at least 50 percent of that weight. I don't know if insurance covers it, I can't imagine it is very expensive because it can be done as an outpatient or overnight. If you want more details, just Google the ROSE Procedure and you will find a slew of good information. I assume this is the revision your friend was talking about. I know that the other revisions are very expensive and risky. Good luck.
   — marcia5000

February 28, 2009
First off, congratulations on the maintain! That is awesome. I hope to lose that same amount myself. I am on my journey to a lighter me now and awaiting insur approval. Did you have Roux-en-Y or the Duodenal Switch? I'm no expert but I don't believe there is a revision possible after Duodenal Switch. It is the most aggressive of the WLS types and there isn't much intestine left to bypass. I don't know if RNY can be revised so I want to direct you to the Revision boards here on OH if you don't get an answer here. Also if you had RNY I have heard of a procedure called the Rose and also Stomaphyx. Again, sorry. I don't have enough knowledge but I believe them to have something to do with tightening a stretched stoma. I've read others say it wasn't very promising. If you don't feel your stoma is stretched you can return to the basics as both surgeries are just tools. We have to work them with diligent pursuit of healthy, portioned eating and regular exercise. Best wishes for continued weight maintenance. Sounds like you are doing fine.
   — Arkin10

February 28, 2009
I'm no expert, but is three days a week enough excercise? I'm almost 2 years out and excercise a minimum of two hours per day/seven days a week, or I gain!. Good Luck and bless you for keeping as much off as you have for so long.
   — shelleyjean39

February 28, 2009
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