Proteinsnob

I didn't see an option to select "Revision" as a type of surgery and it would be nice to be able to properly categorize my situation. As the RNY fails more and more of us, there are people looking into revision that need good information about their options. I truly feel that the DS is the best option for people for whom, despite their very best (and even well-documented) efforts, the RNY failed. Unfortunately, an RNY to DS surgery is one of the most complicated surgeries (if not the most) to perform,and tremendous due diligence must be performed by the patient. The recovery can be tough, so being able to find good support is critical. DSFacts.com is a good, unbiased source of information. There is hope if the RNY or other type of weight loss surgery do not work for you or there are complications.

I don't know of Dr. Warnock, but Baylor Dallas has a pretty solid weight loss surgery program that is worth considering- if you really want the RNY. It might be a good idea to consider several surgeons, as well as to consider aftercare. I know that Dallas is far away from you, but as a large city hospital they have the ability to pull in specialists and resources should anything go wrong. You would already be in their system with a known entity.

Actually, sheesh, I just realized I am further out than 12 years from RNY. It's closer to 15 now.

She's already well known as a long-term vet with good information. But I've honestly never heard of you before (not trying to be rude, just have never seen you and I've been around a long time). What I have heard of is people dying from bad information. I got the same lame advice from my RNY surgeon 12 years ago about the Flintstones Vitamins. I added a specialty bariatric Iron Vitamin that I'd rather not name which turned out to be junk. I trusted that company. Well, I have trust issues now. Show me the labs. My iron levels plummeted and I ended up needing infusions. I didn't find out about labs and Vitalady until my health was impacted. I care more about someone dying than I do about hurt feelings and I would question anyone who had different priorities.

I just had a revision from RNY to a DS this Fall. I had significant complications and have extremely strong opinions about getting quality pre-op advice from knowledgable vets, as well as using only the most experienced surgeon for that particular surgery. Additionally, I have strong opinions about people's ability to handle a surgery like the DS, possible complications, and maintenance. This surgery is not as forgiving as RNY or the sleeve. I have grave concerns that someone on this forum is already trying to censor participants unchecked (board nannying) and that there is not a strong enough moderator. People die from bad advice about the DS. I almost did. A few times. Good information must outweigh "feelings". If someone is so emotionally fragile that they cannot handle truth-telling, then they are not ready for this surgery. If you want vets like me to participate, I need to be able to speak freely and honestly.