Question:
Wondering if I should have revision to distal-need replies asap

My 3 yr anniversery is 5/31. I had surgery 2002. Ihave an appt to have surgery on June 1 in a week. I lost from 359 to 202. I go back and fourth from 202 to 207-213 most. I stopped seriously losing more than ayear ago. I can diet but not sure if I should or want to. I am 5'8". My goal was 140-150. It will cost 8,500 for a revision. I am not rich but spending some money I got fro a legal matter. I really need my cash buut feel compelled to have this revision. WHile I look OK it errks me that I did not get to goal or close. Ideas? am I nuts Thanks    — MsGlitterDiva (posted on May 25, 2005)

May 26, 2005
Traci, I don't have the answer for you - but I would highly suggest you join the Grads list - here's the URL to join: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG/ - a more wonderful group of folks there never was! They are great people, with incredible experiences, a huge wealth of knowledge, and a willingness to help out. Hope that helps a little, Blessings, dina
   — Dina McBride

May 26, 2005
Most docs won't do a revision just because you have failed to lose weight. there usually must be a mechanical failure. You need to be checked to see if there is a problem.
   — Delores S.

May 26, 2005
Before you ask for a revision you need to find out why you didn't get to goal. Have your doc run some tests and meet with a nutritionist to evaluate what you are eating.
   — RebeccaP

May 27, 2005
I understand perfectly. If you can be revised for under $10K, what exactly do you mean by distal? Less proximal is not exactly the same as truly distal? If you are going back to your original surgeon, love the man, just need him to define what he means before you lay down your money. And if you go truly distal, do you understand your need for supplementation and care watching your labs?
   — vitalady