Question:
I had a stomach staple surgery in 1984 I lost 120 lbs

In the past 2 years I have gained 60 lbs, I can eat a lot more then before, would I be able to have the RNY or any other Surgery again?    — [Anonymous] (posted on July 26, 2001)

July 26, 2001
My surgeon said one-third of his bariatric practice is Revision surgery to the DS. Here's his website: http://www.surgery.usc.edu/foregut/bariatric. Also, there are a couple of Revision groups that might interest you: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DS_Revision and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG-Revision. Hope this helps!
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 26, 2001
You should be able to have that revised to either RNY or DS. I've seen a large number of people who had the 'stomach stapling' surgery years ago who had the staple line open up, allowing them to eat more food again and they regained their extra weight. Check with the bariatric surgeons in your area. Best wishes.
   — Cindy H.

July 26, 2001
I had a VBG in 1984 and have been fighting the battle again. I"m scheduled for a revision 8/15 to RNY.
   — Donna M.

July 26, 2001
I just recently posted a question very similar LOL. I had the "stomach stapeling" thing done about 5 years ago...lost 80#s and gained it all back and more : ( I just got the word today that the pouch has stretched and the staple line came apart, but I can have the RNY done!!! In fact I have a tentative date of 8/22/01 to have it done!! Check out your insurance and see if it is an exclusion and if not...read up on it and consult a bariatric surgeon! Good Luck and email me anytime! [email protected]
   — Annette W.

July 26, 2001
I just had a revision to a RNY from stomach stapling from 1982. I met the 100 lb over requirement, but basicly didn't have any health problems except GERD and I was approved by my insurance and have lost almost 40 lbs since I had the revision. Hope you the best and good luck!!!
   — psstanz