Word in one group is YES he is!Does anyone know whether or not Dr. Kemmeter (I probably spelled his name wrong) in Michigan is doing RNY to DS revisions? If so, he would be a possibility for people in the Midwest.
Word in one group is YES he is!Does anyone know whether or not Dr. Kemmeter (I probably spelled his name wrong) in Michigan is doing RNY to DS revisions? If so, he would be a possibility for people in the Midwest.
Actually the office staff at my surgeon's is clueless as well. But I asked mine's office manager who put me in touch with his nurse who gave me the particulars. As a result of my exploring it, he is on the RNY to DS list.I talked with office staff from Kemmeter's office today and she was not sure that he did the RNY to DS revision. She told me that she went to ask him and was surprised to learn that he did the RNY to DS revision.
I do not think it is unreasonable to pay for an office visit with a Dr. I was charged to see Dr. Keshishian which was covered by Insurance . The flight to see him however was not.
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?
As you know very well Whit, Dr K goes out of his way to answer questions and Kristina is great too (he handles the medical stuff and she takes care of the rest).Sorry if I missed your point. Dr.Keshisians office had no problem discussing cost same as Rabkin unfortunately, for me, the whole insurance thing muddled it up a bit. Not surprising there. Maybe that will not be an issue for a self pay.
@Whit Yep, everything about Dr K and his practice is awesome. We had some really deep and interesting conversations when we are out for Cameron's surgery. He is such an amazingly talented guy who is incredibly giving of his time, and is so nice as well as humble. He is definitely the type of guy one would enjoy sitting down with to have a drink or share a meal.Yes @DSRIGGS i knew exactly what I would be Out Of Pocket. Love Kristina. With Dr Rabkin it was not as clear only because he does not take insurance and they could not really tell me what insurance would cover. They could tell me what I would have to pay the Dr and that there would be a portion insurance would refund. I was so overwhelmed at the time I chose to fly down to have Dr K preform my revision instead of staying close to home. As it turns out it was the best choice for me as I was in the hospital for 3 weeks all covered by insurance.
I am not a moderator but this is a Bariatric support site for those with WLS which you have. But like I said Im not a moderator...I noticed some people announcement their revision decisions and surgery date, so I will "announce" mine too (before I change my mind again). I have decided no RNY revision -- for the moment. I'm going to take a serious and honest look at my eating and exercise, track, and see how things shake out. I just can't get to the revision decision -- right now.
Does this mean I have to leave all of you fine people? I hope not! The postings here have been really helpful and I can see that I do need some type of peer support for this "lifestyle" (blech, hate that word).
Well, I AM an admin and I happen to agree with @Whit. This forum is for ALL surgeries. We just happen to have a large DS crowd who is very vocal.I noticed some people announcement their revision decisions and surgery date, so I will "announce" mine too (before I change my mind again). I have decided no RNY revision -- for the moment. I'm going to take a serious and honest look at my eating and exercise, track, and see how things shake out. I just can't get to the revision decision -- right now.
Does this mean I have to leave all of you fine people? I hope not! The postings here have been really helpful and I can see that I do need some type of peer support for this "lifestyle" (blech, hate that word).