Contemplating RNY revision after 9.5 years

Hello everyone,

I had the RNY in 2005 and lost a total of 120 lbs going from 293 to 173.  Over the years my weight crept up to 225 where I was at for at least 7 years.  My husband also had the RNY last year and has lost 190 lbs and is totally happy with his results.  I recently started exercising and really watching what I ate and was able to lose 30 lbs in about 5 months.  The problem is I have already gained about 10 of those back.  I decided to inquire about a revision and it turns out my insurance covers it 100% after my deductible.  Any thoughts or input from anyone who's had a revision?  I am not sure if I want to revise it to a DS or if I should just have my RNY revised.  Any information or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Hi,

I revised from RNY to DS Dec 2012. With RNY, preformed in 02 I did not get to a normal weight. I did lose 100 pounds and kept it off for 5 years. Over the course of the next 5 years I gained 60 back. With DS I have lost all excess weight. It has not been an easy road but I am glad I chose this option. For most the RNY tune-up has not proven successful long term. 

Good luck and research all of your options. 

Best,

Whit

Whit, would you mind elaborating on what your experience has been like with this revision...I had a lot of complications from my original RnY and am afraid of that again, I vomited for about 7 months...was your revision done lap or open?  TIA

Please Help with insight for the right procedure for my issues. I was 391 lbs and now i am in the low 200's...would Like to get my weight down 80 more lbs and I have ti have a panniculectomy for all this excess pounds of skin of 20lbs the doctor said that sits over 6 inches of my lap and covers my female area. I am wanting a revisioning because I will do much better and Im back eating what I should and exercising. weight just not following quickly like I need to coming off.as well dropped 180 lbs and surgery 7 years ago. pannectculectomy will remove excess skin and flatten stomach and revision will help me reach and maintain my weight for my heart health... I had a Duodenum Switch /RNY. anyone have thoughts on revisioning after 7 years?

Themrsphall,

Sorry I am not sure how I can help or what you are asking me. It is also unclear what surgery you have. DS or RNY or a COMBO? I am not a Dr. and can not advise you what you should do. Only you know what is best for you. I can only tell you my experience which may not be the same for you.

Best

Whit

Hello 

I hope this reply finds you enjoying your day !

I like you had RNY in 2005 The last 5years the weight is coming back on ugh due to stomach stretch after a pucking session ugh lol

I did research and found that the Appollo Over Stich would be perfect for me  I will have it sometime over the next few months 

I met a young lady yesterday eve at the local support group She had the Appolo done in July and it has gotten her back on track and down 40lbs ! Good for her !! 

I hope this helps 

Peaceful day to you 

Hi Andy,

My surgery was open. I was terrified as RNY was LAP and I nothing to compare it to. It was no big deal my insicion was numb no pain. 

I vomited every day sometimes twice a day for 8 or 9 months. No nausea associated with it. I Either are to much or to fast. Or I just did not chew my food enough. It took me a long time to find what worked for me. Sometimes I still vomit. But not so much anymore. 

It was a rough start and the normal 3 month what the heck have I done was a year for me. But I am glad I had surgery and would do it again even knowing how hard recovery was.