Regrets?

jjsparkilzz
on 7/31/12 6:36 pm - Selden, NY

I have a surgery date of Aug 22nd for an RNY. As the date gets closer Im getting nervous. I want to make sure I am making the right decision and was wondering if anyone regrets ever having the surgery. I heard some who get the RNY later revise to the DS. Thoughts?

MsBatt
on 7/31/12 6:49 pm

DS on 12/11/03 with

I was scheduled for an RNY when I first learned about the DS. I'm VERY thankful I changed my mind.

Revising an RNY to a true DS is THE most complicated revision out there. It's much, much easier to change your surgery---and, if necessary, your surgeon---now than to get a revision later. (A lot less dangerous, too.)

If you have any doubt, I suggest you postpone your surgery and do more research.

Gutless_in_Seattle
on 7/31/12 8:09 pm - Seattle, WA

DS with

DO SOME RESEARCH!
Please, before you commit.
I've been researching WLS for the past year and one thing I've found is, there are many RnY people revising to the DS, but so far I have not found even ONE DS'er who wants to be revised to the RnY.
...Something to think about.
Think twice, cut once!

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Gutless_in_Seattle
on 7/31/12 8:11 pm, edited 7/31/12 8:12 am - Seattle, WA

DS with

If you haven't already, check out the DS'ers at: http://weightlosssurgery.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=talk for some more opinions!

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"Women and Cats will do as they please,
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ginany
on 7/31/12 9:10 pm - brooklyn, NY

DS on 04/23/12 with

What they said.
I am, an RNY to DS revision.

Gina

RNY 1/26/06
SW 345
Revised to DS 4/23/12
SW 268

mylittleblackdress
on 7/31/12 9:45 pm - FL

DS on 07/07/10 with

To be very blunt I would NOT have the Rny! I was one week from Rny surgery when I cancelled it. My insurance would have paid for all of it but the long term results suck so I decided not to go through with it. I self-paid to have the DS in Brazil and thank heaven I did! My only regret is that I didn't do it 10 years sooner!

mrsannie
on 8/1/12 4:32 am

WLS on 12/28/09 with

NOT ONE!!! I didn't want to have an RNY because I knew after having a failed Lap-Band I would be one of those people who went through all the pain of surgery and gained all my weight back.

Nothing is perfect and there are things I don't like, and foods I can't eat, but I don't regret it for a minute, it gave me a life! All my health issues have been resolved. I am happy, healthy, active and really enjoying my life! As I said I do have issues with food and gas, but I can usually control it with my food choices and a probiotic everyday.

Actually I do have one regret, I wish I would have done it sooner. I wasted most of my life with my weight as the focus, now it can take a backseat to my life!

You can PM me if you have any questions and I can try to answer for you.

Good Luck!

Nothing will change if you don't have the courage to change it!
And stop calling me "Shirley!"

Valerie G.
on 8/1/12 4:41 am - "The OG", OH

DS on 10/31/05 with

It's better tho think twice so you only have to cut once. Make sure you know exactly why you want the RNY and why the DS is not the right procedure for you. If you haven't done that yet, you may change your mind when you learn more (maybe not). It's best to know in your heart before you go into surgery, though. You have plenty of time to learn more and make new arrangements.

Valerie
1 year to lose the weight - 6 years maintaining it with the DS
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..next to the mashed potatoes

Valerie G.
on 8/1/12 4:43 am - "The OG", OH

DS on 10/31/05 with

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/revision/a,messageboard/board_id,5360/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/any_wls_regrets/

dsfacts.com

Valerie
1 year to lose the weight - 6 years maintaining it with the DS
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..next to the mashed potatoes

Free Will
on 8/1/12 5:12 am

Good God no no no. If you are having second thoughts, STOP NOW.

A revision is a difficult thing. Do your research NOW.

DSer at goal. 7 years and going strong. Thankful for DSers who came before me and are no longer able to pay it forward here.

Huneypie
on 8/1/12 5:41 am - London, United Kingdom

DS with

These threads are interesting - please take the time to read them as this is a major life decision you're looking at.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/3463340/US-vs-THEM-Wh y-I-chose-my-surgery/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/revision/4321652/If-you-ar e-considering-a-revision-from-RNY-to-DS-you-should/

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lookthrshegos
on 8/1/12 7:03 am - Huntland, TN

DS on 10/20/09 with

The only regret I have is that I didn't have ds soon. As in YEARS sooner!
I am 100% sure I would have had a boat load of regrets if I had RNY. Number one regret in that boat would have been kicking in right about now. REGAIN!!!! ALL of the people I know that have had RNY have had very large regain at about 3yrs out if not earlier. They are all back on or have been on "diets" like weigh****chers or worse.
Please stop, breathe, research. If it takes an extra 6 months to a year to be sure of your decision so be it.
Make an INFORMED decision.

Lucy M.
on 8/1/12 7:42 am - Wheeling, IL

DS on 08/25/10 with

Hi. I had both the RNY and then the band over bypass.

I revised to DS; it is a very complicated and lengthy procedure. I did well afterwards. Yes, please do your homework.

I regretted having the RNY and especially the band over the bypass and I paid for all procedures out of my own pocket.

Read, read and read. Think twice, three times and cut once!

Best wishes with whatever procedure you decide upon.

Lucy

484.8/383.4/241/188/150

Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

larra
on 8/1/12 8:03 am - bay area, CA

I was so close to RNY that I was offered a surgery date, having completed every pre-op requirement, including mandatory weight loss. But I just couldn't talk myself into it. Believe me, I tried! I knew I had to do something about my weight. But every time I thought seriously about RNY, I became somewhat sick to my stomach. I finally accepted that it just wasn't right for me. I think I could have accepted all the awful side effects,the dumping, the no liquids with food, the no NSAIDs for life, the food getting stuck, etc, but the 30% failure rate and the hig risk of weight regain were deal breakers for me.
I learned more about the DS and knew it was something I could live with and be successful with. I had the DS over 6 years ago (could have had RNY about a year sooner and closer to home) and have done great and have absolutely no regrets.

Every wls patient should walk into the OR confident about her or his decision. If you are not confident about your decision, STOP!! and do more research and soul searching. Make sure you know everything possible about what you are getting into, what your other options are, and what you can and can't live with. Be honest with yourself about whether or not you can live with the side effects and limitations of your chosen surgery for the rest of your life. When you reach that point, you will know. If that means postponing surgery a bit longer, so be it. That's a lot easier to live with than having a surgery you regret and being stuck with it.

Larra

southernlady5464
on 8/1/12 9:31 am

DS on 01/24/11 with

Only regret is I didn't have the DS sooner...

I was scheduled for the RNY...but knew deep down it was WRONG for me. I was already on NSAIDS and arthritis is rampant in my family.

Liz

smileyjamie72
on 8/1/12 1:13 pm - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11 with

I am also a revision. I had RNY in 2002, and did a revision from RNY to DS.

Think TWICE, cut ONCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RNY 2/26/2002
HW 317
SW 298
LW 151 in 2003 TT 4/9/2003

DS 12/29/2011
SW 263 BMI 45.1
CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

Nicolle
on 8/1/12 1:21 pm

DS on 02/22/08 with

Zero regrets that I had the DS. PLEASE think twice about the RNY.

With the DS, I eat normally (meat, salads, desserts, etc.) and easily maintain my weight loss. It cured my diabetes and sleep apnea.

I think the RNY is barbaric and antiquated.

Nicolle

HW: 344 lbs CW: 150 lbs

Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea GONE!

To learn more about the kick-butt DS, visit www.dsfacts.com

Frankie
on 8/1/12 1:59 pm - NY

DS on 09/26/11 with

I revised to DS from an RNY, my regret that I wish I had known and did the DS first. If you are having second thoughts, postpone your surgery and research research and research. As the others have stated think twice cut once!!!

Good luck to you in your journey.

Frankie

Joanne B.
on 8/1/12 2:56 pm

Many people travel across the country to get the DS, and you have one of the best DS surgeons right there near you in NYC. I think you definitely need to research more.

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