Gina- RE continuing my Sleeve to a DS

yes,I can and  I will. I hate the whole thought of the bypass,scared to death actually on several levels,being self pay not the least of them. I am very concerned about all the possible complications and though I know many who have had the bypass and been successful and no complications,there is always the risk and won't know who will have complications till they are happening.

 

I firmly believe that surgeon skill has a huge amount to do with RNY'ers complication risks. as we know every tom dick and harry surgeon is jumping on the WLS money wagon and I wonder about the skill level of a lot of them. I think a ungson/Aceves bypass would be very highly skilled but still... something just won't let me go there...

I would ask Dr M if there aren't medications to override the reflux and acid problems. I do know some DSrs whose reflux issues cleared after having the DS--it's not a given that you will have problems post-DS.

Dr Marchesini also recommends revision to the bypass. He says if I don't revise to the bypass things are going to get worse and worse. Not sure exactly HOW they will get worse but there you have it.

 

I just still can;t go for the bypass,not before getting the hernia fixed and seeing what kind of help that gives me.

 

I have contacted Dr. kemmeter in Grand Rapids Mi  who is on the vetted list. at least I would be in the us and could utilize my insurance for the hernoia,even if it would be out of network.  he is OOt for 2 weeks so will have to wait till he comes home for the lady to tell him about my issues. will keep the thread posted.

Dang!  Let's see what Kemmeter says. 

--gina

 

Why does he think that repairing the hernia wouldn't resolve the reflux. Is it because it's too big?

He didn't say. I think sometimes it is becaUSE SURGEONS/DRS CAN'T THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. ALL THEY KNOW IS CUT AND MEDICATE.  whoops sorry. I am leaning toward the Ds anyway and if the reflux gets any better,it will definitely be an improvement.

I do know that Thinlizzy had a HH repair like 4 years after her sleeve. Dr. Cirangle did it for her not too long ago. So it is possible, but maybe yours is just too big. Maybe you could PM her.

I didn't know that you were having all these issues, that sure stinks and I hope you get it figured out. Good luck Holly.

Laura

I will check in with her. thanks for the info and good wishes.

DO it ! you will not regret your decision. i revised from VSG to DS, I have loss 31lbs in 5 weeks. DR Almanza also did my sleeve

Thanks,I am going to. I only have another 50# to lose but I have been trying to lose it for the last two years and NOTHING makes a difference.