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Revision to DS or VSG from RNY is very complex, as you said. You can probably count on one hand the number of surgeons who have done enough of them to be worth talking to.
To revise an RNY requires dismantling the bypass and putting everything back together the way it began. THEN they do a sleeve, then the switch part.
I wouldn't be too worried about having a sleeve forced on you. Taking down an RNY and doing a sleeve is incredibly complex and risky, both for you AND the surgeon. Adding on the switch is not much extra work or risk if all of that is done.
Be really careful who you go to for this kind of revision. It is very risky.
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.
Thanks for your response Diminishing Dawn...kind of what I was expecting.
I have seen some received home calls that surgeries are suspended at st mikes. I expect more to follow suit soon
17+ years post op RNY. first year blog here or My LongTimer blog. Tummy Tuck Dr. Matic 2014 -Ohip funded panni
Windsor WLS support group.message me anytime!
HW:290 LW:139 RW: 167 CW: 139
Thanks for the info! I didn't reply because I wasn't sure what would happen with Toronto Western Hospital. They had booked me for a consult with their surgeon which I had today.
Dr Hong is the surgeon I had heard of who does the DS surgery. I wasn't aware that it's done in two stages. My research indicated that when they do a RNY to DS they convert the stomach pouch into a sleeve during the same operation in which they "rearrange" the intestines. I guess different doctors do it differently. I wouldn't object to doing it in 2 stages if that's what the doctor does.
As long as I can get to the appointment by public transit, that's all I need. Predictably, the Toronto Western surgeon I spoke with today told me they can't do anything for me, and then spent half an hour trying to talk me out of a DS and talk me out of any kind of bariatric surgery. I refused to accept that and told him to go ahead and refer me to Dr Hong and I'll make the final decision with the doctor who knows what he's talking about when it comes to DS.
Just wondering in any one with upcoming surgery has been notified it was cancelled and will rebooked due to the virus
Lunchtime already! My morning flew and I didn't even get a chance to post my menu, so here is goes.
B - Kaizen protein shake
S - missed it (bad bad!)
L - Beef and veggie soup
S - greek yogurt
D - chicken breast, brussel sprouts
S - turkey pepperette & cheese string
Hi Dawn,
I live in Lasalle, just outside of Windsor. I had my Lapband removed a few months ago due to severe acid reflux, a lot of which I couldn't feel. They also found that I had a distended esophagus (I think that's the term they used). As soon as it was gone, I felt 100% better. However I have obviously gained more weight. I lost about 50 pounds in the beginning due to literally throwing up almost everything. I gained it back after having the band almost completely defilled. Then the private clinic where I was a patient closed down and disappeared and there was no help. So...here I am.
I'm going to the orientation at the bariatric clinic on March 16th. Hoping it will calm my nerves a bit. :)
Good morning all,
Boy do I hate when the time changes... it takes me a couple weeks to adjust. Today should be a pretty normal day workwise. Tonight I'm with my trainer at the gym and may do hydro massage just for fun.
B - Kaizen protein shake
S - greek yogurt
L - shrimp won ton soup
S - raw veggies/roasted red pepper hummus
D - eggs & peameal bacon
S - turkey pepperettes
All vitamins & 2.5L water
Hello
what community are you in?
many lapband patients have been revised to Rny. It will be much better than a lapband.
good luck in your journey it will be amazing!
dawn
17+ years post op RNY. first year blog here or My LongTimer blog. Tummy Tuck Dr. Matic 2014 -Ohip funded panni Windsor WLS support group.message me anytime!
HW:290 LW:139 RW: 167 CW: 139
I have recently been referred to the Bariatric Clinic in Windsor. The orientation is next week on March 16th, and I'm having a lot of anxiety about it. I'm very nervous about having the surgery to begin with.
I had the Lap Band in 2008 and experienced nothing but complications until finally having it removed in September 2019. I was terrified of having my insides rearranged, but I'm hoping I will be able to get past that for the benefits of the surgery. Not sure where I'm going with this....just horrible nerves.
