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Duodenal Switch from RNY
hopefully others that have had the revision will chime in, yes it can be done but there are virtually a handful in the world that can do that, DO NOT go to just anyone, to take down the pouch from RNY to a normal functioning stomach of the DS is NOT a small thing. do your research....you are in CA you have 2 of the best in the world, Rabkin and Keshashian......
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is possible!!!!!
Please look in my profile.
And please read DSfacts.com as well.
This is the link that sealed my decision to go from my 2002 failed RNY to DS revision.
http://www.dssurgery.com/about/publications/duodenal-switch-safe-operation.pdf
And another link:
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**
DS on 03/15/12 with
Hello,
I had this done in March 2012. Dr. John Rabkin in San Francisco is one of the two surgeons I have seen recommended. I used him and still had major complications. It is doable and many have had it done but please go to a recommended surgeon. Listen to the risks since they are real. This is not something to do to lose a few pounds. I had started at 450 with the RNY, got down to 299.9999 for about one second and was 375 when I did the revision.
Dr. Rabkin's website is http://www.paclap.com/. It has a lot of valuable information and the practice is setup for patients to travel to him. I did not since I live nearby.
Best of luck. Terri
I had this done in March 2012. Dr. John Rabkin in San Francisco is one of the two surgeons I have seen recommended. I used him and still had major complications. It is doable and many have had it done but please go to a recommended surgeon. Listen to the risks since they are real. This is not something to do to lose a few pounds. I had started at 450 with the RNY, got down to 299.9999 for about one second and was 375 when I did the revision.
Dr. Rabkin's website is http://www.paclap.com/. It has a lot of valuable information and the practice is setup for patients to travel to him. I did not since I live nearby.
Best of luck. Terri
I had RNY to DS revision June 2011 with Dr Roslin in NYC.
My pre-RNY weight was 382 lbs. Got down to 197 lbs for about 2 days and was always back over 200 lbs. My DS pre-op weight was 298, and now I am 5 lbs below goal at 165. A lot less than I ever got with RNY.
My pre-RNY weight was 382 lbs. Got down to 197 lbs for about 2 days and was always back over 200 lbs. My DS pre-op weight was 298, and now I am 5 lbs below goal at 165. A lot less than I ever got with RNY.
Nothing feels better than being able to go into ANY store and fit their clothes! 
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I second what Terri is saying!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had complications as well. This is NOT something to take lightly!!!!
I was fully prepared for whatever came my way, but all the while, hoping that I would sail through..... well, I have not sailed right through.
THERE IS A REASON why there are only 6 vetted surgeons who do the RNY to DS surgery.
Please check out my profile, and feel free to message me as well.
12/29/11 - I had my RNY to DS revision surgery with Dr. Keshishian
1/21/12 - My incision became infected. I had to have my incision packed daily, then, when I got the wound vac, the dressing had to be changed every 3 days. I finally had my incision healed up the beginning of March, 2012.
1/25/12 - LEAK SUSPECTED!!!!
2/7/12 - Flew back down to California from Alaska ~ after over 2 weeks of NPO ~ No leak detected!!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!!!
3/21/12 - I discovered my hernia (my alien)
4/9/12 - After I had an ultrasound to "make sure" it indeed WAS actually a hernia, I had a consult (after a lengthy phone call to Dr. Keshishian who told me the same thing that the general surgeon said "Since your incision became infected, you have to wait 6 months to have your hernia repair surgery") with the general surgeon.
I will be having my hernia repair surgery 9/18/12. My incision will be around 10 inches
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**
DS on 03/15/12 with
I just wanted to add that I did have leak and was 5 months with a feeding tube. My wound did not get infected but the dressing still has to be changed twice per-week and I still cannot shower. My surgery was in March 2012. This is a surgery to investigate and listen to the risks and use one of the few vetted surgeons. That said there are people that have the revision and do fine. Hope this helps.
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