Question:
RNY vs. Deudenol Switch....

Which is better? Whats the difference? I've went to mywls.com I just want some opions here: ) Do HMO's cover Deudenol switch's ? There's no DR that does DS in Arizona...now what? Thanks    — phxbbw6ft1 (posted on August 1, 2001)

July 31, 2001
Hello. This is a very frequently asked question. You may want to take a look at the archives as there is much discussion on the 2 procedures. Also lots of DS recipients recommend going to www.duodenalswitch.com. Good luck!
   — Kimberly L.

August 2, 2001
There are big differences between the surgeries. There is a ton of info on this site as well as others. You can go to, http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Procedure/DS_vs__RNY/ds_vs__rny.html, to read some views on RNY vs. DS. As far as insurance goes, as with RNY, some approve, some don't. It depends on your specific policy. There are many HMO's that have approved the DS--some are Lifeguard, Health Net, Maxicare. Do a search on this sight under insurers and you can email people who have been approved with their HMO's. Though the list of DS surgeons is growning everyday, at the present, there are no surgeon's in AZ who perform the DS. I've known quite a few people who have traveled form AZ to Delano, CA to have surgery with Dr. Keshishian (http://www.gr-ds.com). For a complete list of DS surgeons world-wide, check the DS website at: http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Surgeons/surgeons.html. Good luck to you! --> http://www.mywls.com/discus
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