Hello, I'm gathering information

[DSRIGGS]

Hi Susan, i'm new here myself and having a revision from sleeve to ds. I failed miserably with the sleeve. I have discovered this time through all the classes etc that my biggest issue was not eating most of the day and when I did it was something like a burger or something quick to fix. I started at 296 and am 5' 3' (I gained an inch after neck surgery couple years ago) I just barely made it to 70pounds down. The DS is what I wanted but in 2008 the hospital here wasn't doing the much yet and I chickened out on the RNY. Over the next few years I slowly gained back to 290-298 again. I was to have RNY on Nov 20th but surgery was backed up so I waited and waited then wondered what am I doing here waiting I don't even want this surgery I want the DS. So called my hubby at 12:30am to come get me. Last time I always was kicking myself for not getting the RNY, this time I was right there waiting for it as my surgeon didn't want to give me the DS. Finally came to my senses and said if I don't try another surgeon I will probably be kicking myself again. It was like the stars aligned and I was meant to get the DS as I am to have surgery on the 18th of this month! I am thrilled but nervous both.

I do know some that have been very successful with the sleeve. I knew better but was a chicken. But this path lead me to the surgery I am happy to get.

Hi Deb - Who is doing your revision from sleeve to DS?

and I only considered a Bariatric procedure when a friend had the DS and I learned of it. There was no way in the world I was going to have an RnY as I saw a friend who had one who is over 500 pounds today......and no way was I going to do that to myself. It was the DS or nothing for me.

 

[robs477]

No real expertise or advice to add other than to say, Hi and welcome aboard! My best wishes to you in your research and pending successes.

 

[Dngbt Deb]

Southern Lady, although I didn't know a ton about the DS back then I still wanted it. So I guess I can look at all this as some wacky route of getting to it with the help of some unseen force pushing me. I feel this is what I was meant to have. Part of not changing surgeons was I totally dislike changing docs just like I hate going to a new gas station to pump my own gas or a new store etc etc. I had plenty of time waiting, thank goodness, to come to my senses and pursue what I feel I needed! It will be a learning curve with all the vitamins etc that is needed but I can learn!

 

[Dngbt Deb]

@DSRIGGS it will be Dr. Carter at Madigan JBLM. The first surgeon that said he thought I should have the DS is assisted by Carter. But I wanted to go to my regular surgeon to ask why he thought not. Now I'm seeing Carter who has done many of them. I think some of it wasn't that I have acid reflux but that he is not a fan of the DS. As the first surgeon stated, we all have a difference of opinion. Carter actually felt it was the best for me also. When he said I don't" I instantly thought he was going to say no!! But the rest of the sentence was 'see why I couldn't do the DS for you"

Nervous but ready!! Won't be making the great escape from the hospital this time round!

 

[Susan in Tennessee]

Hi Susan, i'm new here myself and having a revision from sleeve to ds. I failed miserably with the sleeve. I have discovered this time through all the classes etc that my biggest issue was not eating most of the day and when I did it was something like a burger or something quick to fix. I started at 296 and am 5' 3' (I gained an inch after neck surgery couple years ago) I just barely made it to 70pounds down. The DS is what I wanted but in 2008 the hospital here wasn't doing the much yet and I chickened out on the RNY. Over the next few years I slowly gained back to 290-298 again. I was to have RNY on Nov 20th but surgery was backed up so I waited and waited then wondered what am I doing here waiting I don't even want this surgery I want the DS. So called my hubby at 12:30am to come get me. Last time I always was kicking myself for not getting the RNY, this time I was right there waiting for it as my surgeon didn't want to give me the DS. Finally came to my senses and said if I don't try another surgeon I will probably be kicking myself again. It was like the stars aligned and I was meant to get the DS as I am to have surgery on the 18th of this month! I am thrilled but nervous both.

I do know some that have been very successful with the sleeve. I knew better but was a chicken. But this path lead me to the surgery I am happy to get.

Deb, thanks for being so candid. Who is your surgeon for your upcoming surgery? Are you insurance or self-pay? I hope all goes well for you. Hope to talk to you more. Annette

 

[Susan in Tennessee]

Deb, thanks for being so candid. Who is your surgeon for your upcoming surgery? Are you insurance or self-pay? I hope all goes well for you. Hope to talk to you more. Annette

Sorry, I see now my question has already been answered! I'll use "being new" as my excuse this time.

 

[Dngbt Deb]

@Susan in Tennessee no worries, I do that stuff all the time!!