22 years post-op want a reversal

Question
Hi karla my name is Brenda Wilkinson I am looking for a doctor in the Atlanta area to do a  reversal of my VBG I am 22 years out I am willing to travel. I have had a bad time with vomiting their are times I cannot swallow water.I have had two hernia repair done. I can't seem to lose anymore weight. I just don't think this is worth it.

Answer
Hi Brenda:

Wow, I'm sorry you're having such trouble.  Please be careful regarding the not being able to swallow water and dehydration.  Watch your urine color...and amount.  If it's not a lot, and quite dark... you may need to get IV fluids.

I know of a few good primary bariatric surgeons in Atlanta, but not revision surgeons.  But there are two on the East Coast that have stellar reputations.  

Dr. John Husted is in Kentucky who has an excellent reputation as a revision surgeon.  He could revise you to a Duodenal Switch (most likely) or a Roux-en-Y, or reverse the VBG as best as he could.  I'm guessing that a VBG reversal might involve conversion to a Sleeve Gastrectomy, but that's just a guess.  It would depend on the state of your stomach.

John Husted MD
154 Bogle Office Park Dr., Suite B
Somerset, KY 42503
Phone: 606-425-4697 or 1-877-548-7833 toll free
Fax: 606-425-4699
Email: info @  johnhustedmd.com  (close up spaces)


Another great revision surgeon is Dr. Michel Gagner.  He was in Miami Beach, but is relocating to New York City this summer.  Gagner is one of the top bariatric surgeons in the World... but also a nice guy. He also tries to keep his self-pay prices affordable. He's very good about answering emails and such.  You can email him at gagner.michel  @   gmail.com  (close up spaces)


Both of those surgeons have excellent reputations as revision surgeons.  There are also a few more on the East Coast, as well as a few on the West Coast that have great reputations... but these two are known in the bariatric community as the guys to see for revisions.

You can find other VBG revision patients on the ObesityHelp Revision and DS forums, if that helps.  Good luck!

Karla

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