Amalya
~* Kim *~
Hey all,
I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself. I had Lapband surgery in 2007. Have kept off about 40 pounds since. I met my husband in 2008, got married in 2010, had 2 kids (2011 and 2013). Since my second was born, the reflux from my band was increasing and just awful. I ended up having it removed and started the 6 month doctor visits to have a revision to RNY. That surgery was on November 28, 2016. The Doctor only removed the band. He said there was too much inflammation and scarring. He said to wait 3 months and try again. He went back in February 28th, only to not have a positive outcome. No surgery yet again. He said that he doesn't want to try again for awhile.
My husband suggested that we get a 2nd opinion. I made an appointment to see Dr. Prachand at the University of Chicago a few weeks ago. He said that what my previous surgeon said is probably true (going off of the pictures I provided, along with the conversation that we had). He said that he recommends the Duodenal Switch. I made a follow up appointment with him for the 30th of last month to ask more questions and to meet with his dietician and psychologist.
According to my new surgeon, I shouldn't have to complete any other requirements....I am hoping this is true!
Thanks for having me...I have enjoyed lurking around
I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself. I had Lapband surgery in 2007. Have kept off about 40 pounds since. I met my husband in 2008, got married in 2010, had 2 kids (2011 and 2013). Since my second was born, the reflux from my band was increasing and just awful. I ended up having it removed and started the 6 month doctor visits to have a revision to RNY. That surgery was on November 28, 2016. The Doctor only removed the band. He said there was too much inflammation and scarring. He said to wait 3 months and try again. He went back in February 28th, only to not have a positive outcome. No surgery yet again. He said that he doesn't want to try again for awhile.
My husband suggested that we get a 2nd opinion. I made an appointment to see Dr. Prachand at the University of Chicago a few weeks ago. He said that what my previous surgeon said is probably true (going off of the pictures I provided, along with the conversation that we had). He said that he recommends the Duodenal Switch. I made a follow up appointment with him for the 30th of last month to ask more questions and to meet with his dietician and psychologist.
According to my new surgeon, I shouldn't have to complete any other requirements....I am hoping this is true!
Thanks for having me...I have enjoyed lurking around
