Question:
I am wondering if there are to many people out there going from the rny to the ds. Wh
— poppink (posted on August 9, 2005)
August 9, 2005
From what I have seen is if a person needs a revision for whatever reason
they are normally extended out to a DS equivalent bypass/common channel.
From what I've read an RNY can never be converted to exactly a DS because
usually the Pyloric valve no longer works etc. So you can get the longer
bypass to help with additional weight loss and long term maintenance, but
most would never have exactly the same stomach function as someone who got
the DS in the first place.
<p>The bottom line is if a person's RNY surgery does not work for
them, then there isn't much for alternatives than to go to a DS length
bypass. Many times it comes down to the person not getting the right RNY
for their situation in the first place - too large a pouch and stoma and
too short a bypass. Some patients are doomed from the start due to their
surgeon doing a one size fits all surgery.
— zoedogcbr
August 9, 2005
You might want to post on my surgeon's messageboard, at ccfos.com. He's a
world-class revision specialist.
While it's true that not everyone with the RNY can be converted to a 'true'
DS, many people can be. It's just a question of whether the pylorus will
'wake up' or not, and that often depends on how long it's been inactive.
— MsBatt
August 9, 2005
And some peope prefer the help of their pouch, so move from proximal rny to
distal rny, as measured in similar terms to a DS. There are other options.
Most people change surgery types because of non-loss or regain. Some will
change because they had a problem (not as common) and have to be rebuilt
another way, but if the revision is a CHOICE and not medical necessity,
that is usually the reason.
— vitalady
August 12, 2005
Have a look at this paper:
http://www.dssurgery.com/aboutus/Research/safeoperation.pdf
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