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Hello hope you are doing well. I have a Molina band and want to get it removed. I don't know who to go with or what to do first. Any info would be greatly appreciated . Thank you
I was sleeved in 2011, lost weight and regained some after pregnancy that I can't seem to lose and keep off. My sleeve seems to still offer good restriction, but even when following a highly structured weight loss program (a commercial shakes-based one with weekly weigh-ins) the weight doesn't want to come off. So my surgeon is recommending I add the "loop duodenal switch" (aka sadi) to my sleeve. He thinks it will give me the boost I need to help me get my regain off and keep it off.
This surgery seems like a good idea from what info the surgeon shared (and I trust my surgeon) What little info I could gather online also looks promising. I wi**** had the nice long track record that the tradition DS has, but I suppose if I'm going to be a bit of a "fat pioneer" ;) I have to decide if I am willing to take a risk on a newer surgery. Initial data looks good, but I don't know of any large long-term studies on this procedure (and particularly as a revision surgeon as opposed to a virgin surgery).
Has anyone here converted to a loop duodenal switch? I am assuming the vitamin requirements will be similar to the traditional DS. Are the dietary requirements similar (I'm thinking high protein like the traditional DS but possibly lower fat?) I'd love to hear any personal experiences.
If anyone has any good (as in reliable) info on this procedure - particularly as a revision - I'd love to hear it. Many many thanks!!
actually, if I'm not mistaken, I think John Rabkin is one of the few as well (she said she's contacted him, too...)
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
If you dont mind can you tell me what you did..what was did you change your eating..just reading this post inspired me..I had bypass in 2011 got to 170 got pregnant in 2014 and I maintain until 2017(which I got married) and now I'm 235..I want to in the oneland again..I was approved for the overstitch revision which is scheduled 10-5 but if I can lose it without it.i would be happy..please tell me exactly what you did and followed toget back on track
If you dont mind can you tell me what you did..what was did you change your eating..just reading this post inspired me..I had bypass in 2011 got to 170 got pregnant in 2014 and I maintain until 2017(which I got married) and now I'm 235..I want to in the oneland again..I was approved for the overstitch revision which is scheduled 10-5 but if I can lose it without it.i would be happy..please tell me exactly what you did and followed toget back on track
My surgeon just submitted more documentation for approval. I called BCBS today, but they said that it was not marked at urgent, so i have to wait the 15 days. If it isn't approved this time, my next step is peer review. I just want this thing out of me
Do you live in California?
I recommend you contact Ara Keshishian, MD in Pasadena, CA for a virtual consult. He's an amazing DS surgeon, and even more importantly, he is one of the few in the U.S. that is skilled enough to do RNY to DS revisions.
I had RnY in 04 and after developing autoimmune issues, I too have regained but I'm also embarressed about seeking info on a revision....
That's why I'm lurking! ? I guess we just need to bite the bullet and take care of ourselves!
Good Luck!!
It sounds like a great deal for your surgeon. Not so good for you.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
