Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 In a message dated 10/8/01 8:22:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time, sage@... writes: << Why would people choose RNY over the DS procedure. I don't think that people do choose the RNY over the DS. It is my considered opinion that those who have the RNY are not aware of the DS or that they have been scared away by misinformation from the RNY Nazis who lie about malnutrition and liver damage. These claims by RNY fanatics are based upon their reading of studies involving other surgeries. >> I agree with this to a point, but I also see a lot of people going with the RNY because they see dumping as a positive thing, which simply astounds me. They seem to feel it is a built in behavior modification and that it is precisely what they need in order to succeed. I, personally, think it is nothing short of self mutiliation. I watched my mother suffer dumping after weight loss surgery 20+ years ago, including watching her pass out on the floor of a restaurant. One of the reasons the DS appealed to me so much is the more normal lifestyle. I want to lose weight and be healthy. I want to be like everyone else. Why anyone would purposely inflict suffering on themselves is just beyond my comprehension. Dawna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 > I don't understand why the insurance companies are not as quick to approve DS v. RNY. The cost is much higher for the DS. Surgeon's fees are more and so are the materials. Each staple cartridge costs around $300.00. It only takes two for the RNY ($600). For the DS it takes a minimum of 9 ($2700). There is a significant savings for the bottom-line focused insurance mafiosos in the staples alone. > Why would people choose RNY over the DS procedure. I don't think that people do choose the RNY over the DS. It is my considered opinion that those who have the RNY are not aware of the DS or that they have been scared away by misinformation from the RNY Nazis who lie about malnutrition and liver damage. These claims by RNY fanatics are based upon their reading of studies involving other surgeries. Best - Nick in Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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