Settledownnow
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I had lap RNY in 2003 and am thinking about revision surgery to DS. I originally lost 80 pounds and within 4 years regained 45 (current BMI 42). I go back and forth about whether or not it would be worth the risk for more surgery. My greatest fear is that I will go from a situation that is "not so great" to one that is far worse. Not so great means ulcer (now healed), acid reflux, vit/min deficiencies (now fixed) and regular visits with the hemo for iron infusions. I have major regrets about RNY.
I have been back on the diet bandwagon for a few years and am caught in the diet trap of trying to find the "right" diet despite having RNY. I battle the same 10 pounds. I joined weight watchers and faithfully followed the diet and gained. So let's add in "big RNY failure" to the "not so great list".
Is life better after a revision to DS? Any regrets? My fear is that I bought into all of the happy-ever-after RNY post-op stories and what I am reading on all of the boards are also DS happy stories. I know my RNY surgeon boosts about his success with patients, but how many patients does he really follow? He hasn't seen me.
I have taken steps and contacted both Drs. Keshishian and Rabkian. I would be self-pay and cashing out my 401k for the surgery. It is a pretty deal to me and my fear is that it would be a major regret in the long run.
Any revision regrets? Is it worth it?
I have been back on the diet bandwagon for a few years and am caught in the diet trap of trying to find the "right" diet despite having RNY. I battle the same 10 pounds. I joined weight watchers and faithfully followed the diet and gained. So let's add in "big RNY failure" to the "not so great list".
Is life better after a revision to DS? Any regrets? My fear is that I bought into all of the happy-ever-after RNY post-op stories and what I am reading on all of the boards are also DS happy stories. I know my RNY surgeon boosts about his success with patients, but how many patients does he really follow? He hasn't seen me.
I have taken steps and contacted both Drs. Keshishian and Rabkian. I would be self-pay and cashing out my 401k for the surgery. It is a pretty deal to me and my fear is that it would be a major regret in the long run.
Any revision regrets? Is it worth it?