Question:
Has anyone been converted from a short to a long limb bypass?

My sister in law had a gastric bypass 18 yrs ago and has since gained most of her weight back. Her pouch and staple lines are intack. Pouch holds 75cc-stoma is big. MD is not willing to redo pouch instead wants to convert to long limb. She is worried about constant diarrhea and nutritional deficiency. She is also concerned that she will continue to have a large appetite. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!    — Sandra I. (posted on April 24, 2002)

April 24, 2002
You may want to research the Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS). It's quite common for failed RNYs to revise to a DS. Check out www.duodenalswitch.com. You can also check www.mywls.com. Both these sites will give valuable info. and will provide you additional links for further research. I wish you and your sister-in-law the very best.
   — artistmama

April 24, 2002
I have not had this done, though I did have to revise my pouch (distal rny). I have hosted several people who have converted from an older rny to a newer rny without incident (except wt loss). They've been delighted with their results. They've been done HERE, so we saw their "pariticulars", such as what it WAS vs what it BECAME, so those are the only ones I can address.
   — vitalady