Guest guest Posted May 19, 2001 Report Share Posted May 19, 2001 : I believe I read that while he doesn't normally reduce the size of the stomach he does if the patient strenuously requests it. I would say to discuss it with him. He may convince you that his way is best or he may agree that a stomach resection is best in your case. I certainly wouldn't think this would be a reason to change surgeons. Regards. Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fart San , TX, 60 years old Surgery 11/29/00 by Dr. Welker Lateral Gastrectomy with Duodenal Switch 340 starting weight, currently 240 http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html BUCHWALD PATIENTS > Ok, I posted this question earlier but after I figured out this whole > Yahoo EGroups thing I realized I could search the archives. I found > a number of people who were concerned about the fact that he didn't > reduce the size of the stomach. Is this true in ALL cases? You > would think that if he also performs the RNY that he would be open to > you (the patient) wanting the gastectomy done. Thoughts? Comments? > Problems? Should I look for a different doctor? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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