HereIGoAgain
Member
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2016
- Messages
- 19
There was a time when I knew most of the pros and cons of DS surgery but sadly Ill admit I didn't care about the cons because if I could've gotten approved for the procedure it wouldn't have mattered as I felt it was the best procedure out there. I still feel it would be my best bet but as I read though posts I read things about how people with GERD maybe this isn't the best option which makes me want to educate myself all over again on what to expect and I should continue working towards DS even if I have to self pay. Here are some of my health concerns (which sadly may not apply in terms of getting approval as they do not fit traditional weight related comorbidities).
- Two decades of PCOS contributing to weight gain and a very enlarged uterus that will eventually need to be removed (as well as many other side effects)
- LapBand March 2009- Lost 75lbs in one year (didnt reach goal but was comfortable at 160lbs until slowly regaining over two years after band had to be unfilled due to an ulcer and never reached restriction again)
- Revision to VSG in Nov 2011. 50lbs lost in 1 year (not even close to goal) began slowly regaining and am back to a BMI of 38. Never stopped experiencing hunger and had severe GERD from the first day of being sleeved
- Gallbladder removed in March 2016
- Hiatal Hernia symptoms began in Spring of 2016, unsure if this was related to gallbladder removal but it began around the same time, didnt get a diagnosis until August 2016
-July 2016 severe abdominal pain, diagnosed with two hernias (umbilical and incisional) with bowels protruding through abdominal wall- Scheduled repair October 5 2016
Because my highest ever BMI was 41 I know I am not the ideal DS candidate but so far I've had two surgeries and am pretty much sitting at my starting weight. I feel like a restrictive only procedure is not working well for me despite dedicated diet (which eventually I let slip) and I fear if I convert to RNY I will once again be suffering with disappointment 2 years post op. I am interested in learning more about DS to be as educated as possible. Please list all of the cons even if they are worth it. Thanks!
- Two decades of PCOS contributing to weight gain and a very enlarged uterus that will eventually need to be removed (as well as many other side effects)
- LapBand March 2009- Lost 75lbs in one year (didnt reach goal but was comfortable at 160lbs until slowly regaining over two years after band had to be unfilled due to an ulcer and never reached restriction again)
- Revision to VSG in Nov 2011. 50lbs lost in 1 year (not even close to goal) began slowly regaining and am back to a BMI of 38. Never stopped experiencing hunger and had severe GERD from the first day of being sleeved
- Gallbladder removed in March 2016
- Hiatal Hernia symptoms began in Spring of 2016, unsure if this was related to gallbladder removal but it began around the same time, didnt get a diagnosis until August 2016
-July 2016 severe abdominal pain, diagnosed with two hernias (umbilical and incisional) with bowels protruding through abdominal wall- Scheduled repair October 5 2016
Because my highest ever BMI was 41 I know I am not the ideal DS candidate but so far I've had two surgeries and am pretty much sitting at my starting weight. I feel like a restrictive only procedure is not working well for me despite dedicated diet (which eventually I let slip) and I fear if I convert to RNY I will once again be suffering with disappointment 2 years post op. I am interested in learning more about DS to be as educated as possible. Please list all of the cons even if they are worth it. Thanks!