Question:
Anyone Else Go From RNY to DS?

Hi. It's been so long since I've posted. I had RNY surgery in June, 2001. I've only lost half the weight I should have. My surgeon and I have been talking. I'd like to be converted to a DS to help lose the remaining 200 lbs. He is willing to do it, however, he prefers doing a Lap Band over the RNY pouch instead. Ultimately, it will be the insurance company's decision, I guess, but I should love to hear from anyone else who has been in this situation. Thanks so very much. Cordially, Colleen Casey Brooks    — CaseyinLA (posted on September 28, 2006)

September 29, 2006
Hi Colleen, I have heard many people who original have RNY convert over to DS with no problem. The weight loss I heard when you get a revision is much slower than original surgery but you get the results. Good luck to you on whatever you decide. Fran
   — Frankie

September 30, 2006
It's not more restrictio you want, it's more malabsorption . . . best answer, IMNHO, is to get revised to distal. A common channel of 60" or so would take the rest of that weight off you, and so would the 5-6 protein shakes/day, and boatloads of supps that my doc *mandates*. www.OhToBeThin.com, and www.VitaLady.com . . . DocOh does revision on people from all over US. He's great surgeon. And his patients are very successful.
   — rayehawk

September 30, 2006
Thanks for the feedback. I should still like to hear from anyone who has gone from having a RNY converted to a DS. Rachael, my surgeon won't revise the RNY so that's not an option. I'm distal already with 100 cms. bypassed--the most my insurance would allow. I already do the protein shakes and drinks; I'm more than five years out of surgery. Thanks for the responses. Cordially, Casey
   — CaseyinLA

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