Guest guest Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 #108184 > Why would the RNY be considered " less radical " and safer " , as you > say, than the DS procedure? Would it be safe to assume that ruisha@a... meant to imply that for the lower BMI's she feels that Dr. Herron might be more comfortable presenting the RNY, with it's lower percentage of weight loss and longer medical history, to people who have less weight to lose? Of course, I feel that the BPD/DS may be more technically challenging for the doctor, but is actually less radical for the patient, as we have: * fewer side effects (dumping, etc.), * a more normal eating pattern after surgery, * a lesser number of possible complications (no blocked stoma), * and a complete stomach, plus the ability to absorb more nutrients than what those with the RNY can absorb. Hugs, Shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 In a message dated 10/8/01 9:48:24 AM, duodenalswitch writes: << Would it be safe to assume that ruisha@a... meant to imply that for the lower BMI's she feels that Dr. Herron might be more comfortable presenting the RNY, with it's lower percentage of weight loss and longer medical history, to people who have less weight to lose? >> Hi, Shelly -- Yes, I think that Dr. Herron *may* be more inclined to recommend the RNY over the DS for those patients with a 'lower' bmi range (under 50, I would think). He was not my surgeon so I don't have any direct experience, but I've heard from some others that is his preference in many cases (certainly not all). I also know people on whom he DID recommend and perform the DS. I don't think he would outright refuse anyone who desired a DS or anything like that but I think he *may be* of the opinion that the RNY is the 'safer' or 'better' way to go unless one is at a higher bmi. I don't necessarily agree with that outlook. My starting bmi was 45 and I would NOT have gotten the RNY after I read about the DS. It was the long term weight loss stats and post-op lifestyle that really attracted me and I wouldn't have had it any other way. I have lost almost 100 lbs so far at almost 9 months out and have about 40-50 lbs more to go. My weight loss hasn't been incredibly fast nor do I think I will lose too much. My common channel is 100 cm and that has been perfect for me. all the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 Dr. Gagner, Mt. Sinai, NYC almost 9 months post-op and still feelin' fabu! preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 213 ??? I don't have a scale here! Yikes!~ LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 In a message dated 10/11/01 2:19:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ruisha@... writes: > << > Would it be safe to assume that ruisha@a... meant to imply that > for the lower BMI's she feels that Dr. Herron might be more > comfortable presenting the RNY, with it's lower percentage of weight > loss and longer medical history, to people who have less weight to > lose? > >> > > Hi, Shelly -- Yes, I think that Dr. Herron *may* be more inclined to > recommend the RNY over the DS for those patients with a 'lower' bmi range > (under 50, I would think). He was not my surgeon so I don't have any > direct > I had the DS with DR Herron in June. He seemed to be leaning toward RNY but I told him I wanted DS and he said okay...its my choice. He did make special points about the stools and odors after DS...which haven't been a problem recently. BMI was 48 at time of surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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