Re: sigmoid colon issues and DS

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and Donna-- my best advice is get a second opinion ASAP! Docs vary

tremendously in their opinions. NAN E.

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and Donna-- my best advice is get a second opinion ASAP! Docs vary

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In a message dated 8/16/01 6:35:06 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<<

and Donna-- my best advice is get a second opinion ASAP! Docs vary

tremendously in their opinions. NAN E.

>>

This is generally true and a second opinion is not a total waste of time or

resources. HoWEVER, colon disease is a common contraindication for DS

surgery (and, I think also for a distal RNY). It isn't only out of concerns

for the surgery itself (i.e. - being able to perform the surgery physically)

but the system's adaption to the surgery as a post-op. The high

malapsorption only can exacerbate an already serious condition.

All the best,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC

six months post-op and still feelin' fabu!

preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 230