DSwitcher
Junior Member
Posts: 88
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/26/2014
Surgeon: BOYCE
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Post by DSwitcher on Aug 25, 2014 18:08:24 GMT -5
It's time, the tick-tock is on. Have done, and taken everything. to be ready 2nd spot tomorrow for DS Conversion! Prayers, critter swingin's and white light gladly accepted! A little more anxious than before Sleeve... It will be tomorrow night before I know it! Thanks...
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Post by goodkel on Aug 25, 2014 18:43:06 GMT -5
Excellent! It sure has been a long road for you to get here. Who is your surgeon? Swinging everything within reach for you.  |
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Post by west4thavenue on Aug 25, 2014 18:49:14 GMT -5
The very best of luck to you! Is there someone who can let us know how you are after surgery? We look forward to hearing from you!
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Post by OnMyWay2Thin on Aug 25, 2014 20:22:52 GMT -5
Good luck, here's to a smooth surgery and a quick recovery.
Kelly
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Post by lisa813 on Aug 25, 2014 20:44:53 GMT -5
Good luck to you Prayers for a smooth surgery and recovery
Lisa
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dawn4511
Junior Member
Posts: 92
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/14/2014
Surgeon: Dr Dennis Hong
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Post by dawn4511 on Aug 26, 2014 6:52:59 GMT -5
Well wishes for an uneventful surgery.
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Post by illinids2 on Aug 26, 2014 6:58:53 GMT -5
Best wishes for am uneventful procedure and speedy recovery
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DSwitcher
Junior Member
Posts: 88
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/26/2014
Surgeon: BOYCE
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Post by DSwitcher on Aug 28, 2014 20:00:09 GMT -5
Done and Done! It doesn't hurt that much. I can't believe it!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2014 7:44:05 GMT -5
Excellent!!!!! Welcome to the Dark Side!!!!
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Post by goodkel on Aug 29, 2014 11:09:32 GMT -5
Congratulations!
I am happy that you are doing so well.
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DSwitcher
Junior Member
Posts: 88
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/26/2014
Surgeon: BOYCE
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Post by DSwitcher on Aug 29, 2014 13:39:50 GMT -5
Thanks all. Decided to stay here one more day, rather than head out for Atlanta today...
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Post by goodkel on Aug 29, 2014 13:55:11 GMT -5
Good idea. Who did your revision?
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DSwitcher
Junior Member
Posts: 88
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/26/2014
Surgeon: BOYCE
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Post by DSwitcher on Aug 30, 2014 5:58:45 GMT -5
Dr Boyce. He was great and his staff was the best! He actually listened to my repeated emphasis on working the sleeve back to a normal shape and size! Had poops this AM, so I guess his job is done! lol We will continue coming here forever, for follow ups.
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Post by goodkel on Aug 30, 2014 11:12:43 GMT -5
I have heard of Boyce, but I was not aware that he did revisions.
Can you post his contact info so we can give it to others?
Thanks!
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DSwitcher
Junior Member
Posts: 88
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/26/2014
Surgeon: BOYCE
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Post by DSwitcher on Aug 30, 2014 17:18:32 GMT -5
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Post by goodkel on Aug 30, 2014 23:03:21 GMT -5
He has a partner who also does the DS, doesn't he?
Has Boyce done many revisions before yours?
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DSwitcher
Junior Member
Posts: 88
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/26/2014
Surgeon: BOYCE
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Post by DSwitcher on Aug 31, 2014 5:52:15 GMT -5
Technically, my procedure was not a revision, but a conversion of the Gastric Sleeve, to the second stage of Duodenal Switch surgery, which has been done in two parts for many years. He did repair the Sleeve and the Hiatal Hernia from my first operation in 2014.
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Post by illinids2 on Aug 31, 2014 7:14:10 GMT -5
Sorry that you had to get a two stage DS, but I am glad you are finally switched. I have to be honest in that I still can't wrap my head around a surgeon forcing a patient to go through two major surgeries and recoveries, and all the angst and everything else that goes with it.
I hope your recovery is uneventful, relatively painless and that you bounce back quickly. Welcome to switchedville.
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Post by goodkel on Aug 31, 2014 17:20:11 GMT -5
Ahhh, I remember now. Most revisions from VSG to the DS are not really "revisions" and any qualified DS surgeon can do them. They are only adding the second part. You had known complications going into the surgery, what with the hernia and the sleeve needing repair, making your revision more difficult. I wish you would consider starting a thread in "My Story" because I know you you had a long struggle to get to this point. There are others who could benefit from reading of your brave perseverance to get what you wanted. I am so happy for you to finally get this resolved. |
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DSwitcher
Junior Member
Posts: 88
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/26/2014
Surgeon: BOYCE
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Post by DSwitcher on Aug 31, 2014 18:58:13 GMT -5
Sorry that you had to get a two stage DS, but I am glad you are finally switched. I have to be honest in that I still can't wrap my head around a surgeon forcing a patient to go through two major surgeries and recoveries, and all the angst and everything else that goes with it. I hope your recovery is uneventful, relatively painless and that you bounce back quickly. Welcome to switchedville. I thought the Sleeve was the only procedure I would need... |
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DSwitcher
Junior Member
Posts: 88
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/26/2014
Surgeon: BOYCE
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Post by DSwitcher on Aug 31, 2014 19:02:12 GMT -5
Ahhh, I remember now. Most revisions from VSG to the DS are not really "revisions" and any qualified DS surgeon can do them. They are only adding the second part. You had known complications going into the surgery, what with the hernia and the sleeve needing repair, making your revision more difficult. I wish you would consider starting a thread in "My Story" because I know you you had a long struggle to get to this point. There are others who could benefit from reading of your brave perseverance to get what you wanted. I am so happy for you to finally get this resolved. His surgical notes were sharp as a tack! He was so methodical in repairing things I didn't know were wrong, and in 90 minutes! I am hesitant to share my personal experiences. Never know how others will use them... {:-) |
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Post by goodkel on Aug 31, 2014 19:29:20 GMT -5
You've already shared them. They are just scattered all about across a long timeline.
DO you use this screen name for work or something?
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Post by illinids2 on Aug 31, 2014 19:55:44 GMT -5
Sorry that you had to get a two stage DS, but I am glad you are finally switched. I have to be honest in that I still can't wrap my head around a surgeon forcing a patient to go through two major surgeries and recoveries, and all the angst and everything else that goes with it. I hope your recovery is uneventful, relatively painless and that you bounce back quickly. Welcome to switchedville. I thought the Sleeve was the only procedure I would need... Ahh, understand now. |
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Post by nursemelanie on Aug 31, 2014 23:59:32 GMT -5
Glad you are doing well. I have been so busy with our move, I haven't kept up on here. I was very happy with Dr Boyce as well. He repaired my hiatal hernia, removed adhesions from on and around my sleeve, and switched my sleeve(from another surgeon in 2010) to DS. Loved him, but the nutritional advice, like so many others, is way off. What "shape" was your sleeve in for it to need repair? What length is your cc? Feels good to finally be a DS'r, doesn't it?  |
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Post by goodkel on Sept 1, 2014 17:56:51 GMT -5
Glad you are doing well. I have been so busy with our move, I haven't kept up on here. I was very happy with Dr Boyce as well. He repaired my hiatal hernia, removed adhesions from on and around my sleeve, and switched my sleeve(from another surgeon in 2010) to DS. Loved him, but the nutritional advice, like so many others, is way off. What "shape" was your sleeve in for it to need repair? What length is your cc? Feels good to finally be a DS'r, doesn't it? It was you Melanie, wasn't it, who discovered that his vitamin powder was worthless? |
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Post by nursemelanie on Sept 1, 2014 19:21:52 GMT -5
Glad you are doing well. I have been so busy with our move, I haven't kept up on here. I was very happy with Dr Boyce as well. He repaired my hiatal hernia, removed adhesions from on and around my sleeve, and switched my sleeve(from another surgeon in 2010) to DS. Loved him, but the nutritional advice, like so many others, is way off. What "shape" was your sleeve in for it to need repair? What length is your cc? Feels good to finally be a DS'r, doesn't it? It was you Melanie, wasn't it, who discovered that his vitamin powder was worthless? I do not take the powder. There's just no way we are a one size fits all!! |
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DSwitcher
Junior Member
Posts: 88
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/26/2014
Surgeon: BOYCE
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Post by DSwitcher on Sept 2, 2014 2:59:03 GMT -5
>>>your brave perseverance to get what you wanted. I am so happy for you to finally get this resolved. <<<< Thank you, I appreciate that. You have been very kind to me... |
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Post by goodkel on Sept 2, 2014 3:24:05 GMT -5
You're very welcome. I have enjoyed walking with you on your journey. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
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