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Why is anyone on our Ohio board putting down Dr.C. I am 57 years old and I have been to alot of doctors in my obese life. He is one of the finest and smart as can be. He knows his stuff and we all love him. He is always here for everyone and I wish you would stop the bad talk right now. I didn't know there is a cure for diabetes. I am at goal and I have to still take a pill 2 times a day. You are alot younger and I really don't believe you know what you are talking about. Cindy

who? where? when? why I outta... where did they?

never mind Cindy.. I seen it . We know Dr. C's a good guy and is entitled to HIS opinion, and well if others ask for an opinion, they shouldn't get upset with them. hugs, love ya gal

Hey Cindy I just read the posts and it angers me as well to see poeple attacking Dr. C. Lucky for us, he has a strong sense of self and would never allow anyone to stop him from helping us. He's here for us and I know he always will be. But to those that think he is self serving, you're just wrong. Dr C was the 2nd WLS doctor I saw. After my consult, he left it up to me to make my decision, no pressure. I was surprised that I actually had to let him know I was interested. Thank-you Dr C for all you do for us.

I agree with you on that post Cindy. Dr Curry saved my life and for that I will be forever grateful to him. I'm proud to say that Dr Curry was my surgeon and tell anyone who asks me about a surgeon that there is no one better then him. Let the naysayers have their opinion, but no one will ever convince me that Dr Curry isn't the best that he can be.

Dr C isnt my Dr.. But I have seen him taking his own valuable time here to answer questions on our board and met him at the Cinci Conference. I was so impressed with him as a human being that I am sure his skills are excellent as well as a surgeon. We all Love our Docs and connect with them on an emotional level. Because they litterally saved our lives!!!!!! How can we ever forget the skill and the time that they gave us. Yes it wasnt free. But look at all the butchers out there who arent so caring, and people end up dying or with major complications. I will forever have a love for Dr Mikami for his extra time and effort in cleaning up all my adhesions and working so hard to give me the lap surgery. He didnt have to do that, I was a mess from 6 previous abdominal surgeries. He could of opened me up.. Did the WLS and been done. But he cared about me as a patient. And Dr C seems to have that same love of the art and care for his patients. Just an opinion of someone who most likely doesnt have a right to one on this subject. Big Love to all, Laura

There are sources that discuss the effects of the Duodenal Switch on Diabetes and they are very positive. I read somewhere during my initial research into WLS that they are now performing just the "switch" part of the surgery without the bypass in Europe as a cure for diabetes. This is not meant as troublestarting, just informing. I'm not a diabetic so I didn't chose the surgery for that reason, I chose it because of the better long term results. My daughter had an RNY 5 years ago and struggles with regain - I'm hoping to eliminate most of that concern with the DS as the long term studies show an average 80% loss of excess weight maintained 8 years out as opposed to 50% with RNY. Here is one of the sources I found that discuss the effects of DS on diabetes.... 1: Obes Surg. 1998 Jun;8(3):267-82. Related Articles, Links Click here to read Biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch. Hess DS, Hess DW. Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green, OH, USA. BACKGROUND: This paper evaluates biliopancreatic diversion combined with the duodenal switch, forming a hybrid procedure which is a combination of restriction and malabsorption. METHODS: The evaluation is of the first 440 patients undergoing this procedure who had had no previous bariatric surgery. The mean starting weight was 183 kg, with 41% of our patients considered super morbidly obese (BMI > 50). RESULTS: There was an average maximum weight loss of 80% excess weight by 24 months postoperation; this continued at a 70% level for 8 years. Major complications were found in almost 9% of the cases. There were two perioperative deaths, one from pulmonary embolism and one from acute pulmonary obstruction. There were 36 type II diabetics, all of whom have discontinued medication following the surgery. Seventeen revisions were performed to correct excess weight loss and low protein levels. There have been no marginal ulcers, no cases of dumping syndrome, no foreign material used, and the procedure is a pyloric saving procedure which is functionally reversible. CONCLUSIONS: This operation has vastly improved the lives of seriously obese patients with many comorbidities. All type II diabetics have essentially been cured of their disease. The procedure was tolerated well and patients are quite satisfied. There was minimal regain of weight with this method. PMID: 9678194 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Here is another source relating to the subject: http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/band130/b130-5.html I hope this answers your questions. Good Luck! Terri