Hello,
I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cher and I'm pre-op at Cornell Hospital with Dr. Dakin. I jumped through all the hoops for the sleeve, and then was told that my endoscopy results (large hiatal hernia, acid and bile reflux) disqualify me for VSG due to the risk of Barrett's esophagus. I was recommended for RNYGB, and have been mulling over this.
Then, I stumbled upon this website, and the prospect of DS has me intrigued. I wish I saw this before meeting with Dr. Dakin, as it wasn't mentioned in our discussion. Does anyone know if the DS increases the risk for acid reflux à la the sleeve, or does it redirect acid away from the esophagus like RNY does? (I'm sorry if I didn't get the pathophysiology correct, I know I have a lot to learn.)
A little about me.. 30s, female, BMI of 45, overall healthy relative to MO.
Thanks so much in advance. I appreciate all of your contributions.
Cher
I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cher and I'm pre-op at Cornell Hospital with Dr. Dakin. I jumped through all the hoops for the sleeve, and then was told that my endoscopy results (large hiatal hernia, acid and bile reflux) disqualify me for VSG due to the risk of Barrett's esophagus. I was recommended for RNYGB, and have been mulling over this.
Then, I stumbled upon this website, and the prospect of DS has me intrigued. I wish I saw this before meeting with Dr. Dakin, as it wasn't mentioned in our discussion. Does anyone know if the DS increases the risk for acid reflux à la the sleeve, or does it redirect acid away from the esophagus like RNY does? (I'm sorry if I didn't get the pathophysiology correct, I know I have a lot to learn.)
A little about me.. 30s, female, BMI of 45, overall healthy relative to MO.
Thanks so much in advance. I appreciate all of your contributions.
Cher