General question

Hi all again. Just kind of a general DS post surgery question. (I'm looking to gastric bypass revision to DS)  how long was your down time post surgery? What kind of physical demands does your job require? Looking forward to hearing from you.

Well, I have had both as open procedures. Surgery is surgery and it takes time to recovery earless of the procedure. One is not easier or harder to recover from than the other.

Of that I am sure. I was just curious to see the range of folks return time. Not looking to nail time to the wall just an over curios mind. Lol

I had an open virgin DS without any complications.  I was able to resume some light desk work at three weeks on a part time basis from home.  The surgery and anesthetic resulted in extreme fatigue and I really wasn't up to strength for a full day of mental exertion for 6 to 8 weeks.  (I have an extremely sedentary job, physically, but it requires quick thinking on complex issues.)

 

it took me the first few weeks to get used to my new innards and for the stomach to heal.  Until I had the food/bathroom cycle worked out, I was happier at home.  

Also, no lifting for three months, so I was extremely cautious of heavy file boxes etc, as I didn't want to cause any hernias

with a revision, your surgery will be more complex and likely require more recovery, but it is an investment in a long term healthier future

I agree with this.  I was in pain for seven weeks and still at almost nine weeks have a small amount of pain when turning in bed or lifting.  Expect to need eight weeks to recovery.... truly!

First of all please know that the RnY to DS is a very complex surgery and only a handful of surgeons in the world can do it. 

My recovery from my first surgery ever (lap DS) was really really rough.  I couldn't get enough fluids in, got dehydrated, couldn't sleep, had pain, it was awful.  After week 3 I got some IV fluids and started to turn the corner.  I can't imagine being able to work at anything (my brain just wouldn't allow it much less my pain/body****il at least 6 weeks out.

~Becky

Just had the DS surgery in December.  My surgery was on December 15, and I went back to work on January 2.  I was tired and cranky for the first week back at work and slept A LOT.

 

I am a revision from RNY to DS as well.  6 weeks for this complex surgery is a good time frame.

 

RNY to DS revision surgeons

Dr. Keshishian, located in California

Dr. Rabkin, located in California

Dr. Stewart, located in Texas

Dr. Simper, located in Utah

Dr. Elariny, located in Virginia

Dr. Roslin, located in New York

Dr. Buchwald, located in Minnesota

Dr. Greenbaum, located in New Jersey

Of course, the above doctors are in the United States 


Dr. Baltasar, located in Spain

Dr. Marchesini, located  in Brazil

Dr. Gagner in Canada

Dr. Kemmeter, located in Michigan (http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/4583840/dont-write-a-surgeon-off-because-hes-not-on-the-short-list/)

 

**Disclaimer..... Gagner has had some problems with questionable billing practices & Greenbaum has had some problems~like recent patients not getting a true DS [receiving an ERNY/Distal RNY instead].

PLEASE do your DUE DILIGENCE and research, and POST questions!!!!!!

 

Here are links to look at...........

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/revision/4462656/lapband-to-what-ds-or-rny/#36915162

AND

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/revision/4447254/RNY-to-Distal-Gastric-Bypass-not-as-happy/#36775292

I would estimate at least 6 weeks, I was out a little over that. I was miserable for the first 3- 4 weeks, in pain, crying, depressed. Its hard physically and mentally.

My DS was open and I took 8 weeks off of work.  I was very grateful for the first 5 weeks and started feeling better around week 6 and 7.  When I returned as a corporate trainer 8 weeks post op - I hit the ground running.