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Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY
Posts: 55
Weight Statistics Right Now Start Date:
June 18, 2007 Surgery Date:
6' 1"
Height:
378 lb Start Weight:
320 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
58 lb Weight Loss:
120 lb Lb Left to Lose:
15.3439153439 % % Lost:
one year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49.8656408332 BMI Start:
42.214299118 BMI Current:
26.3839369488 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodDuodenal Switch
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Hey everyone,
Im new here so I thought I would say hi... HI
I live in Binghamton, NY, which is about 200 miles north of NYC. I had an open Roux-en-Y done in 2002, which was a complete failure. The doctor made the pouch to big, and I ended up with a massive infection, due to a leak somewhere in there. The surgeon never told me I had a leak, nor did he make any attempt to repair it, I didnt know it at the time, but, I was lucky to live thru it. After going through all that, I only lost 50 pounds, which i have regained, plus an additional 50 to boot. The good news, is that surgeon lost his licence to perform bariatric surgery, so at least he can't hurt more people.
As I stated I have gaind 100 pounds since i had that surgery, and as a result, I am no longer able to work, due to bad knees, shortness of breath, and a buldging disc, that causes major pain in my lower back and legs. knowing that if I don't do something soon, I will not live much longer, I began looking for another surgeon in my area that does revision surgery. There are none anywhere near me, so I went to NYC.
I met with the chief of bariatric surgery at NY-Presbyterian Hospital. After he looked at my records and examined me, he decided that due to the first surgey being such a mess, that a revision, would not do anything for mr. So we decided to do a closed duodenal switch. I don't have a date yet, but as soon as I get clearence from my local doctors, and 3 cat scans done, I will get the date.
Has anyone here had a duodenal switch , or gone to NY-Presbyterian Hospital? Any info would be helpful
Thanks
Keith
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05-15-2007, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,172
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi. I havent had a switch. I had a lap RNY on april 19th. I just wanted to say welcome. everyone here is very friendly and open and if someone has had it or has experience in the hospital you're going to, they will definitely let you know something. I just wanted to welcome you to the board and say sorry for your previous surgery issues, and give you positive thoughts and hopes towards a new life with your new one. WELCOME!
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05-16-2007, 01:06 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
First off, I have moved your other post, the copy of this, to Your Profile as both posts were first in the same forum. Better to show your face in multiple places.
As for DS. I have written something in my post here. http://www.renewedreflections.com/fo...html#post28256
Now, about the drs at NY Presbitarian. I don't have my deet sheet on hand at the moment, but the Dr. Gagner that I have written of in my post. I thought he was also affiliated with NY Presbitarian, but it may have been another dr at the same workshop. Anyway, I do think you are in good hands there, NY Presbitarian has one of the highest standards for medicine for any hospital.
((((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.
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05-16-2007, 02:45 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Smiths Station Alabama
Posts: 4,363
Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.0629552549 BMI Start:
23.7747138398 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Havent had WLS yet but wanted to WELCOME YOU
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05-16-2007, 06:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,809
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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FIST off welcome to the boards!!!
I am sorry you have gone thru all this!!! and that your surgery in 2002 was a huge botched up mess. BUT on that note its great to here that surgeon is not allowed to perform such surgeries anymore.....but dont help your situation!!!!!!
I dont know much on the procedure there gonna try on you now
but i hope it works!!!!!((HUG)) and i look forward to getting
to know you thru your posts!!!!!
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05-16-2007, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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My, my how small the world is! 
I just checked my deet sheet, and noted the link in your profile, and yup, the Dr.Gagner (pronounced "ganier" as his is a French Canadian, for those of you who hear of him for the first time) I am talking about is your surgeon. Though I didn't have the personal pleasure of talking with him, his lecture at the workshop was very informative, and his personality wonderful. You are in very good hands!! He is very capable, and does the DS in two steps, with patients who are at a higher risk because of being in the higher range of obesity.
The next time you see him, maybe you'll tell him, a physician in Japan who had the chance to attend his lecture this spring was very much impressed with his lecture, and enjoyed his talk, and recommends him highly to whomever is in the area he is accessible  | |
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05-16-2007, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY
Posts: 55
Weight Statistics Right Now Start Date:
June 18, 2007 Surgery Date:
6' 1"
Height:
378 lb Start Weight:
320 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
58 lb Weight Loss:
120 lb Lb Left to Lose:
15.3439153439 % % Lost:
one year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49.8656408332 BMI Start:
42.214299118 BMI Current:
26.3839369488 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodDuodenal Switch
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Thanks for the welcome everyone!
Yes doc that is funny. I was really impressed with him as well. It definitly makes me feel better knowing that you give your thumbs up on him. We did discuss the possibility of doing the procedure in two parts, but he wont make that desision until he is in there, and sees if there is alot of scar tissue. Of course, I'm hoping that he can do it all at one time. But we will see.
When I do see him again, I will mention you to him, and will also mention this wonderful site!
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05-16-2007, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,219
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
170 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
193 lb Weight Loss:
53.1680440771 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
24.3897959184 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome to the boards Keith. Im Vickie. I will be having RNY in September. Im sorry you had to go though such a ordeal as you did before. Im glad they got the incompetent Dr out of practice. And congrats on the new surgery you have comming up. This is surely a life changing event.
Yes this shows everyone what could happen and does..... we all need to really research our surgeons to all the extent we can. I for one had a second opinion because my first one scared me to death. He just felt strange to me. Im so glad I went to another Dr and felt much more comfortable with him. You take care Keith and welcome to the boards. Be sure to stay around. You might have questions and we surely will have that we can ask you about. Again Welcome !
__________________ Remember Tough times never last Tough people do... This Ribbon is for our Lady Lisa and all the women that fight this ugly disease. RIP Jerry my friend
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05-16-2007, 07:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 3,008
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
158 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.4474474474 % % Lost:
someday... Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.6269463668 BMI Start:
26.6057525952 BMI Current:
25.8455882353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
|  WELCOME Keith!!
It's great that you've found us...and you are here!!!~
(and what's the chances that DOC would know your surgeon!!!!OMG!! that's cool!!)
I live in NYC...and if you have your surgery here...you let me know OK?? I'd love to visit you in the hospital - I know that I appreciated having someone come to see me!
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So sorry to hear about your first RNY issues - that sounds miserable! I would've been sooo disappointed! I'm happy that you are going to have it corrected - and that you WILL HAVE success!!
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My name is Deborah, I'm 38yo...and had LapRNY...last April 19th in 2006 - and have lost 147#'s....(I can't believe it!! It's only been about 13mos!)
I'm married w/ one daughter who is nearly 4yo...and we live in NYC - and LOVE IT!!
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05-16-2007, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY
Posts: 55
Weight Statistics Right Now Start Date:
June 18, 2007 Surgery Date:
6' 1"
Height:
378 lb Start Weight:
320 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
58 lb Weight Loss:
120 lb Lb Left to Lose:
15.3439153439 % % Lost:
one year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49.8656408332 BMI Start:
42.214299118 BMI Current:
26.3839369488 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodDuodenal Switch
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That would be so great!!! I don't think any of my family will make the trip to see me, so I would not have any visitors. Sad huh? Oh well, the heck with them.
I will definitly be having the surgery at NY-Pres. I just dont know when yet. Maybe we can meet, when I go there to see the surgeon, to get the surgery date.
Thats up to you of course, meeting a stranger might not want to be the first thing that you wanna do. At least if I'm a day post-op, I wont be to much of a threat 
We will see I guess, but I would love to have you visit me in the hospital!
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