Hello all. Just wanted to give an update on my progress. I did not have the RNY done. Still scared to death of it. But, I am in the process of getting the Duodenal Switch approved. Had an EGD last week which showed a slip and a hernia. Still don't have a fill and have maintained my pre surgery weight.
Three years and still hover around the same 10 lb mark.
If the DS is not approved, I will be forced to either take out the band and have nothing, or revise to RNY. Please keep your fingers crossed for me to be approved for the DS.
If you are having issues and are looking into a revision, please read the studies on DS vs. RNY. The website dsfacts.com has some wonderful information. I like the DS because you don't have regain 2 years out. You still have to take your vitamins like the RNY'ers, but with greater freedom of food choices and a better long term success rate.
Will let you know how I do WHEN I get it. Hope, Hope!
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Dr. Benevides, Richardson, TX
Surgery Date June 5, 2006
Proud Member of Jacks Harem
7/11 .6 cc 8/2 1.2 cc 12/26 -.4 cc .8 3/12 +.6 cc 1.4 4/9 +.3 cc 1.7 5/3 -.4cc 1.3 6/12 +.2 1.5 6/27 +1 11/07 Total unfill, band slip... 12/07 +1 1/08 +.5 = 1.5cc | 
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