Guest guest Posted August 22, 2001 Report Share Posted August 22, 2001 In a message dated 8/22/01 8:26:26 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << People have discussed the 2 part DS as done at Mount Sinai. Does anyone know the BMI at which this is considered advisable? >> nancy: I think the bmi in which increased complications occur in a lap DS (one part) and the bmi in which a two-part lap DS is advisable is 60. I could be wrong -- It may be 65 or something. Perhaps if someone has certain co-morbidities, etc. the surgeon may suggest at a lower bmi (in the 50's), but I don't know for sure. All the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 225 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2001 Report Share Posted August 22, 2001 In a message dated 8/22/01 8:26:26 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << People have discussed the 2 part DS as done at Mount Sinai. Does anyone know the BMI at which this is considered advisable? >> nancy: I think the bmi in which increased complications occur in a lap DS (one part) and the bmi in which a two-part lap DS is advisable is 60. I could be wrong -- It may be 65 or something. Perhaps if someone has certain co-morbidities, etc. the surgeon may suggest at a lower bmi (in the 50's), but I don't know for sure. All the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 225 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2001 Report Share Posted August 22, 2001 People have discussed the 2 part DS as done at Mount Sinai. Does anyone know the BMI at which this is considered advisable? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2001 Report Share Posted August 22, 2001 People have discussed the 2 part DS as done at Mount Sinai. Does anyone know the BMI at which this is considered advisable? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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