Revision

[TDS 1]

I had the RNY 16 yrs ago and lost 140 lbs. I started out at 388 lbs and now weigh 270 as I have gained about 30 lbs back. I never reached my goal weight and am struggling to lose any more. I am considering having a revision to the duodenal switch. Has anyone had this done? Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated!!

[Berry78 4,259]

Have you spoken to a surgeon? A DS after RNY is a crazy-complicated procedure.

If your only real problem is the # on the scale, then it's time to take a long, hard look at your diet/exercise habits. If getting to a lower weight is of great importance to you, then be willing to make dramatic, lifelong changes to your diet.

Not knowing what your habits are now, I can't make specific recommendations.

You can talk to a surgeon about tweaking your bypass, but for the most part, the work is yours to do.

[Postop 405]

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[HopeFaith 15]

TDS: Dr Ayoola (Dallas) is fantastic and does revision surgeries. I did not have the RNY but some of his patients have -- give his office a call. It can't hurt to speak with professionals. People from all over the country come to him because he is just that excellent of a surgeon!

[Lexington1020 73]

On 7/4/2017 at 1:49 PM, HopeFaith said:

TDS: Dr Ayoola (Dallas) is fantastic and does revision surgeries. I did not have the RNY but some of his patients have -- give his office a call. It can't hurt to speak with professionals. People from all over the country come to him because he is just that excellent of a surgeon!

I went to Dr. Ayoola originally, really loved him. But his office staff was lacking and honestly had me on the run around. (maybe things have changed- my first visit with him was Oct. 20. 2016) Pushed back my process a bit- I found Dr. Smith in Fort worth - I had the revision completed on 6/28 and he was wonderful and I cannot speak any higher of his staff.

[HopeFaith 15]

I went to Dr. Ayoola originally, really loved him. But his office staff was lacking and honestly had me on the run around. (maybe things have changed- my first visit with him was Oct. 20. 2016) Pushed back my process a bit- I found Dr. Smith in Fort worth - I had the revision completed on 6/28 and he was wonderful and I cannot speak any higher of his staff.

Sounds like you've made the right decision. Congratulations!