Question:
Has anyone ever been turned down for the roux-en-y for having a lap nissen done.

I had a lap nissen done to repair a hiatia hernia. Has any one been turned down for the roux-en-y surgery after having this procedure done? or is this something the surgeon will have to determine after they maybe do a cat scan to see how much of the stomach is involved? Please let me know    — Pam K. (posted on January 28, 2002)

January 29, 2002
I am personally not familiar with the specifics, but I believe that about 6 months ago, someone on this site was turned down for the RNY but had the DS/BPD. She had had the procedure you mentioned and this is what her surgeon decided would be safest for her. Shelley
   — Shelley.

January 30, 2002
I had the Nissan done in conjunction with my VBG in 1997. I was able to get a revision from VBG to RNY in 2/00. Dr. Ferrari wasn't happy to see that I had the Nissan and he said it would make my revision more technically challenging but he did it anyway. As far as I can tell he didn't take the Nissan down but I am still unable to throw up from the lower stomach. Hope this helps!
   — Kellye C.

August 20, 2002
I was turned down By Dr. Hiler In Memphis. Because of the lap Nissen. I felt that I had just recieved a death sentence. I'm trying to locate a Dr. now. Does anyone have any advise? thanks Edna
   — Edna C.

May 26, 2005
I had a lap nissen done in 99 for a hiatal hernia and GERD. My Dr has asked me to get more information on this as there is none out there and no real stats. I contacted 2 doctors he recommended at Emory and U VA, Commonwealth, and one Dr from VA said he has done them but the risks and complications go up 3 fold. The nurse from the Emory Dr. said he has done lots and lots of them, no real numbers, but that they, Emory, are the referral center for hard and complicated bariatric surgeries and that while it is more technically advanced and difficult for the doctor, it was still doable. I am hoping my Dr in Charleston SC will do the procedure, but I can tell you after my 1st consult with him today, I was scared to death after he talked about the risks of death because of the lap nissen. I am still waiting on info. If I get more info, I will pass it on. Good luck everyone.
   — Deborah S.