Question:
I need a 2nd revision surgery

can anyone recommend a surgeon who specializes in revision surgeries? i had a revision in 1984 and need another revision. thanks    — Rod S. (posted on December 6, 2001)

December 5, 2001
I am sorry I dont have an answer, but 1984?? Awesome! You should really think about doing a web page for all of us letting us know how things are now after 17 years, even updating it here on this profile would be great. There are so many questions about long term affects, and that life is short lived after this surgery. You would be a great testimony to that cause. I know I would surely appreciate it as well as others too. Good luck in finding a revision, and please keep us posted on your profile. ~Angel~
   — angel_wls

December 5, 2001
These Yahoo groups should get you started: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG-Revision and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DS_Revision.
   — Kay B.

December 6, 2001
My surgeon was part of the medical team who developed and had RNY endorsed by NIH as a treatment for morbid obesity. He does both "virgin" and revision surgeries, and I would recommend him highly if you can travel to Alabama to one of the finest teaching and research hospitals in the nation. John J. Gleysteen, MD, (205) 975-8750.
   — [Deactivated Member]

December 6, 2001
Hi Rod. I, too, would very much welcome your story about how life was and is since your surgery. It may answer a lot of questions we have about long-term results. (Only if you felt comfortable about sharing.) Thank you. Jacque Isome
   — Jacque I.