Guest guest Posted April 10, 2001 Report Share Posted April 10, 2001 Beth- I have heard that it is sometimes difficult to convert the RnY to a DS, but some surgeons will look into it. One of these, Dr Anthone at USC, is currently talking to a pretty famous RnY who wants to be converted to a DS.. I have heard that he is open to trying for the benefit of the patient. Best luck & lotsa hugs, Liane > Hi, I'm just beginning to read about DS surgery and don't fully > understand it yet. I need to know, can a RNY be converted to this > surgery? I had a RNY in 1990, that worked well for a while, but I've > regained 70 lbs because my outlet stretched. My dr. said he can go in > and make the outlet smaller, but it is only about 70% effective. Is > this a surgery I can/should pursue as an option? Thanks for any > responses. > Beth I > Minnesota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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