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Topic: RE: What Type of Surgery?
I'm having a RNY on 5-5.
I originally was thinking of doing the Lap~Band, but after the seminar with the doctor I changed my mind.
I didn't want to have to get a needle stuck in my tummy for the fills and have a foreign body inside me. I read that at some point down the road it would have to be removed(I have read the life of a band is not but about 6 years) and that is just another surgery.
I think the RNY will be a better option for my situation (Type ll Diabetes).
The weight loss is faster with the RNY.
The restriction with malabsorption is what I need to be successful.
They offer Lap~Band, VSG and RNY at the base hospital. My BFF is having the VSG a few weeks after I have my surgery. For her it was a good fit, she is on a lot of meds and the VSG is better for her situation.
I originally was thinking of doing the Lap~Band, but after the seminar with the doctor I changed my mind.
I didn't want to have to get a needle stuck in my tummy for the fills and have a foreign body inside me. I read that at some point down the road it would have to be removed(I have read the life of a band is not but about 6 years) and that is just another surgery.
I think the RNY will be a better option for my situation (Type ll Diabetes).
The weight loss is faster with the RNY.
The restriction with malabsorption is what I need to be successful.
They offer Lap~Band, VSG and RNY at the base hospital. My BFF is having the VSG a few weeks after I have my surgery. For her it was a good fit, she is on a lot of meds and the VSG is better for her situation.
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MY RNY 5-5-09 
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Topic: RE: May 4th...finally the wait is over!
Congrats on your surgery date..Good Luck!!
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Topic: RE: May 13th here I come!
AlisaCongrats on getting your date.. Is your hubby deployed? 
On April 23, 2009 at 11:16 AM Pacific Time, Melissa Kranz wrote:
I just got my date today and im sooooo thrilled! Now i have to wait to hear from the hubby to tell him!Alisa
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Topic: RE: may 21 seems so far away!!!
I know! It is exciting! I'm just under 3 weeks away and I can not seem to think about anything else! I won't be long and we'll all be on our way!
Wanda
Wanda
Topic: RE: What Type of Surgery?
RNY on 5-25
My Insurance only covers Lap Band and RNY
A couple of reasons
- Did not like the ideas of fills
- My Surgeon felt the Bypass was best for me and I trust him
- I have Asthma and take steroids now and then and steroids use can cause erosion on the band
- I have no issues taking vitamins for the rest of my life I already take most of them
- I know I can succeed with RNY
My Insurance only covers Lap Band and RNY
A couple of reasons
- Did not like the ideas of fills
- My Surgeon felt the Bypass was best for me and I trust him
- I have Asthma and take steroids now and then and steroids use can cause erosion on the band
- I have no issues taking vitamins for the rest of my life I already take most of them
- I know I can succeed with RNY
40 lbs lost pre-op
Topic: RE: may 21 seems so far away!!!
I ordered it from bodybuilding.com for $32.99 for a 2 lb tub. It is pricey, but it has 28 g per scoop. It is worth it for me but I can see how it might be too pricey for others.
Oh, the calories are 118 for 28 grams of protein.
Oh, the calories are 118 for 28 grams of protein.
Heather (aka Hamspam)
5'3" - HW: 228 SW: 220 CW: 135 GW: 125
5'3" - HW: 228 SW: 220 CW: 135 GW: 125
Topic: RE: May 4th...finally the wait is over!
Congrats on getting your date, how exciting to start your new journey
40 lbs lost pre-op
Topic: What Type of Surgery?
I know all your signatures will tell me what kind of surgery you are having. But thought it would be nice to make a thread about it. Lol
So What Type of Surgery are you having? Why did you choose it? What is your Goal?
So What Type of Surgery are you having? Why did you choose it? What is your Goal?
Nichole
05/29/09 Open RNY Surgery!!! On My WLS Journey!!
Currently --115lbs as of 11/18/2009!!
05/29/09 Open RNY Surgery!!! On My WLS Journey!! Currently --115lbs as of 11/18/2009!!
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