Has anyone had the sleeve by tom sonnanstine??
I'M GETTING VERY NERVOUS AS TO WHICH SURGERY I SHOULD HAVE. I DON'T WANT TO HAVE ONE AND IT NOT WORK FOR ME OR CAUSE ME MORE PROBLEMS THAN I HAVE NOW. I STARTED OFF WANTING THE LAP BAND...WELL AFTER GOING TO A GROUP SESSION I'M LEANING TOWARDE THE RNY. WELL I DONT' LIKE THE IDEA OF THEM MOVING THE STUFF AROUND AND ALSO DO NOT LIKE WHAT THE DUMPING SYNDROME CAN CAUSE LOL. WHICH IN A WAY IS A GOOD THING BUT DON'T WANT THAT TO HAPPEN TO ME. WELL AFTER LISTENING TO HOW THE SLEEVE WORKS I'M LEANING BIG TIME TOWARD IT. JUST THAT IT SCARES ME THAT THEY HAVE TO USE ALOT OF STAPLES AND THAT ITS A HUGE CUT. OVER HALF THE STOMACH. JUST WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU ALL HAVE TO SAY ABOUT EACH SURGERY. KEEP IN MIND I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD THAT I'VE GOT TO BE AROUND FOR SO....I NEED ONE THAT WILL WORK AND NOT CAUSE PROBLEMS IN THE LONG RUN. BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE AT THERE!
I didn't get the sleeve, but Dr. Sonnanstine is my doctor. Like you, I didn't want my intestines re-routed, but I also didn't want my stomach stapled in half with 1/2 removed, so I chose the lap band. Whatever surgery you choose, Dr. Tom is an EXCELLENT doctor. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
It sounds like you need to do more research on the various surgeries available to you in order to make your decision. Find reputable sources, both on the internet and in person.
Good luck.
Jan
It sounds like you need to do more research on the various surgeries available to you in order to make your decision. Find reputable sources, both on the internet and in person.
Good luck.
Jan
Hi Sebrena!
Good for you for thinking hard about this. I jumped into having RNY because it was either that or Lap Band, and I figured long term I would do better w/ Rny.
Keep in mind only about 40% of RNY patients experience dumping syndrome, I don't dump at all.
I attended a seminar w/ Dr. John Husted and he explained that lap band is for those who are good at dieting, and have less than 50 lbs to lose. I knew I'd never do good w/ it anyway so I didn't go that route.
If you definitely don't want anything "re-routed" I would go w/ the sleeve. The good thing about the sleeve is that in the future it can be done into a full Duodenal Switch. The sleeve is just the first part of the DS. Also w/ a sleeve the part of the stomach that produces Ghrelin (hunger hormone)is removed. Back in 2006 if I were given the option of Lap Band, RNY, or the Sleeve, I definitely would've picked a sleeve.
If you have time pop over to the Revision forum, it's a real eye opener. Think hard, research each surgery you're interested in and make an informed decision the first time.
If you have any questions, or if I can help you at all, let me know.
-Katrina
Good for you for thinking hard about this. I jumped into having RNY because it was either that or Lap Band, and I figured long term I would do better w/ Rny.
Keep in mind only about 40% of RNY patients experience dumping syndrome, I don't dump at all.
I attended a seminar w/ Dr. John Husted and he explained that lap band is for those who are good at dieting, and have less than 50 lbs to lose. I knew I'd never do good w/ it anyway so I didn't go that route.
If you definitely don't want anything "re-routed" I would go w/ the sleeve. The good thing about the sleeve is that in the future it can be done into a full Duodenal Switch. The sleeve is just the first part of the DS. Also w/ a sleeve the part of the stomach that produces Ghrelin (hunger hormone)is removed. Back in 2006 if I were given the option of Lap Band, RNY, or the Sleeve, I definitely would've picked a sleeve.
If you have time pop over to the Revision forum, it's a real eye opener. Think hard, research each surgery you're interested in and make an informed decision the first time.
If you have any questions, or if I can help you at all, let me know.
-Katrina
I had the RNY gastric bypass in December and I don't dump. I do eat lots less than before and feel full long before I would have before the surgery. I also don't have the intense cravings I had before - I still like food and enjoy it, but I can pass it up so much more easily than before. My brain is able to rationalize now instead of having the addiction to carbs and fats stress me out to the point of giving in to eating.
I also went into the first seminar thinking I would do the lapband, but the more I heard about it the more I knew it wasn't for me. I didn't hear about the procedure you're talking about before my surgery and it may be better, but for me I'm very satisfied with my progress so far. My 6 month labs were perfect - no nutrtional deficits at all and I've lost 120 lbs - I still have 140 more to go.
My stomach is all still in there - just separated from the pouch and I don't miss it at all - lol - it's still there just hanging around I guess? lol And I don't miss the shorter small intestine either - I really can't tell the difference except the full feeling I get sooner.
And I totally understand your fears - I am a widow with 2 young ladies that are 18 and 20 now. I postponed my surgery for several years due to fears of them becoming orphans if anything happened to me on the table. Looking back now, I could have been a healthier, happier, more productive mom if I had done this sooner, but I was frightened too. The major cause of death for any surgery (including RNY) is blood clots (I believe that's what I read) and the doctors take such careful precautions with us with vena cava filters and blood thinning shots, etc. when we're vulnerable, if we're vulnerable to blood clots. Plus, I think the risk is higher when you're older (I'm 54) so your young age is also in your favor. But do talk to your doctor about all the choices and all your concerns - the time to find out is ahead of time so you can make your best decision. Good luck to you! :-)
I also went into the first seminar thinking I would do the lapband, but the more I heard about it the more I knew it wasn't for me. I didn't hear about the procedure you're talking about before my surgery and it may be better, but for me I'm very satisfied with my progress so far. My 6 month labs were perfect - no nutrtional deficits at all and I've lost 120 lbs - I still have 140 more to go.
My stomach is all still in there - just separated from the pouch and I don't miss it at all - lol - it's still there just hanging around I guess? lol And I don't miss the shorter small intestine either - I really can't tell the difference except the full feeling I get sooner.
And I totally understand your fears - I am a widow with 2 young ladies that are 18 and 20 now. I postponed my surgery for several years due to fears of them becoming orphans if anything happened to me on the table. Looking back now, I could have been a healthier, happier, more productive mom if I had done this sooner, but I was frightened too. The major cause of death for any surgery (including RNY) is blood clots (I believe that's what I read) and the doctors take such careful precautions with us with vena cava filters and blood thinning shots, etc. when we're vulnerable, if we're vulnerable to blood clots. Plus, I think the risk is higher when you're older (I'm 54) so your young age is also in your favor. But do talk to your doctor about all the choices and all your concerns - the time to find out is ahead of time so you can make your best decision. Good luck to you! :-)
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Cindy,
I really truely feel like I am or should be more educated on RNY than I apparently am but I have a really really dumb question I am actually embarrassed to ask it but here goes.
Does the remaining stomache become necrotic and does the body just eventualy shrivel it up or reasbord it?
Wow that looks even more dumb typed out than when I said it out loud to myself oh well
Wendy
I really truely feel like I am or should be more educated on RNY than I apparently am but I have a really really dumb question I am actually embarrassed to ask it but here goes.
Does the remaining stomache become necrotic and does the body just eventualy shrivel it up or reasbord it?
Wow that looks even more dumb typed out than when I said it out loud to myself oh well
Wendy
That is not a dumb question. I actually asked the same thing at the first meeting I went to. They say it stays there but I can't help but believe it would become necrotic, but then I am sure that it is still there but is pretty much dead and can't be revived. Does that make sense?
I asked Dr. John Oldham this although Dr. Sonnanstine is now my doctor and I would trade him f or a million dollars.
Jacqueline
I asked Dr. John Oldham this although Dr. Sonnanstine is now my doctor and I would trade him f or a million dollars.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
RNY 1/24/11
Thx Jacqueline.
I felt dumb asking.
Yup Dr. Tom and his staff are an incredible bunch of people. He did mine, hubby's, cousin and mother-in-law's surgery. He also follows two more cousins who originally had their surgeries with Trace Curry(they are no longer able to make the drive to West Chester, OH). So yup he is defintely pretty awesome.
His nurse Steve is really great and on the ball about everything a few weeks ago I was having all of this weird puking and horrible (doubling over cramping) and I don't think it took him longer than 10 minutes to call me back. Thankfully it was just me eating a fruit roll up thing from the health food store and it got a little stuck. I tried to eat the right thing it was just the wrong texture oh well
Have a great Sunday. I am off to church in 2 and half hours
I felt dumb asking.
Yup Dr. Tom and his staff are an incredible bunch of people. He did mine, hubby's, cousin and mother-in-law's surgery. He also follows two more cousins who originally had their surgeries with Trace Curry(they are no longer able to make the drive to West Chester, OH). So yup he is defintely pretty awesome.
His nurse Steve is really great and on the ball about everything a few weeks ago I was having all of this weird puking and horrible (doubling over cramping) and I don't think it took him longer than 10 minutes to call me back. Thankfully it was just me eating a fruit roll up thing from the health food store and it got a little stuck. I tried to eat the right thing it was just the wrong texture oh well
Have a great Sunday. I am off to church in 2 and half hours
Hey Wendy, I actually think that's a very intelligent question. Actually the stomach remains alive and well as it still gets plenty of blood supply...therefore, there are patients who did undergo a reversal...if for some reason such as stomach cancer or serious complications...it can be used by putting the two parts back together..which is mostly not recommended for anyone who had this surgery as a life saving procedure..plus it can actually be a more complicated surgery in itself..
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