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Topic: RE: Trying to pick a surgeon and a procedure.....
Well, I can give out my experience from a RNY pregnancy point-of-view~ I had 2 babies after my RNY and none prior to losing the weight. I gained 29 lbs with the first one and just under 10 lbs with the 2nd one. I managed to lose the weight both times after pregnancy and I have been under my doctor's goal since before I was 1 year post-op. I also know people who have had successful lapband pregnancies so it is still a matter of personal choice on which surgery to get. At the time I had mine (August 2004), RNY was the only one covered by my insurance so it was a decision that was pretty much made for me, but I am very happy with my surgery (Over 165 lbs lost and no longer diabetic, no longer have GERD or High Blood Pressure, no longer feel like I'm going to die to climb one flight of stairs, PCOS went into "remission" and I was able to have babies, etc). I don't have experience with either surgeon you are interested in, but I know others will be able to give you their input. I just wanted to let you know that it's entirely possible to have great pregnancy results after WLS. Feel free to message me with any more questions you might have.
~ Renae
~ Renae
~*Renae*~ Open RNY 8/3/04 ** (rockmyskinnyjeans on MFP)
Post-op Mommy x 2 (Krysten 12/1/05 & Tyson 10/3/08) 334/303/136/135
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Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery...
Thanks winnie. Now that you mention it, I have heard his name before so I will have to check him out.
190 lbs lost
VSG 07/2008
lower body lift 10/2010
upper body lift 11/2011
Topic: RE: Trying to pick a surgeon and a procedure.....
Keep your powder dry.
HW/375- 01/07/10
SW/345- 05/04/10
CW/245
GW/200ish
My surgery isn't until May 5th, but there were a couple of reasons as to why I am going the route that I am.
As far as the Doctor goes, Dr. Nelson isn't the only female Dr. that I have. My PCP is also female, simply for the reason, I believe female Dr.'s listen to you. They try to understand what is going on with you and pay attention to things you say. Never really had that with male Dr.'s. I have heard nothing but wonderful about Dr. Nelson, and after having met her, I can see why people like her. The people in her clinic are excellent, and after one slight hiccup, has been great. Dannette, who is taking care of my case, took over my case about 3/4 of the way through the process and has gotten me caught up with all the process to where I should be. She is OUTSTANDING!! I really appreciate the way she is taking care of me.
Like said, I haven't had the surgery yet, but from what I am told Norman Regional does a great job, and all the nursing staff in the Bariatric section has had specific training in this area.
Regarding what type of surgery.......I chose RNY because I figured I would need the negative reinforcement when I ate or did something I shouldn't. I have had friends that did the lap, but they told me there were ways to get around the purpose of the lap. I suppose the same could be said about RNY I'm sure.
There should be others that will chime in that are much farther along than I am that can give you more insight.
Darrell
As far as the Doctor goes, Dr. Nelson isn't the only female Dr. that I have. My PCP is also female, simply for the reason, I believe female Dr.'s listen to you. They try to understand what is going on with you and pay attention to things you say. Never really had that with male Dr.'s. I have heard nothing but wonderful about Dr. Nelson, and after having met her, I can see why people like her. The people in her clinic are excellent, and after one slight hiccup, has been great. Dannette, who is taking care of my case, took over my case about 3/4 of the way through the process and has gotten me caught up with all the process to where I should be. She is OUTSTANDING!! I really appreciate the way she is taking care of me.
Like said, I haven't had the surgery yet, but from what I am told Norman Regional does a great job, and all the nursing staff in the Bariatric section has had specific training in this area.
Regarding what type of surgery.......I chose RNY because I figured I would need the negative reinforcement when I ate or did something I shouldn't. I have had friends that did the lap, but they told me there were ways to get around the purpose of the lap. I suppose the same could be said about RNY I'm sure.
There should be others that will chime in that are much farther along than I am that can give you more insight.
Darrell
Keep your powder dry.
HW/375- 01/07/10
SW/345- 05/04/10
CW/245
GW/200ish
Topic: Trying to pick a surgeon and a procedure.....
Hello all,
I am looking into WLS and have some confusion about which procedure and surgeon will be right for me.
At first I was convinced that I wanted a band, but now I'm not so sure. I have found myself leaning toward RNY. I have been to one seminar given by Dr. Gornichec in OKC and plan to attent another seminar with Dr. Lana Nelson in Moore April 19th. My insurance (BCBS/TX) only covers Integris or Norman Regional. I liked Dr. G but upon investigating the program in Norman, I'm very much hoping I will like Dr. Nelson too because I feel like the program in Norman just simply may work better for me.
Anyhow, back to the real issue - RNY or band? One of the main fears I have with any kind of WLS is what it will be like to try and get pregnant afterwards and then lose weight again afterwards. I don't have any kids yet, but desperately want them in the future. I know I have a better chance of getting pregnant and safely delivering a healthy baby if I am at a healthy weight. But of course, the caveat to all that is trying to make sure I am healthy post-op and do not use pregnancy as a way to blow up like a balloon again and gain all the weight back (I know you have to gain some weight during pregnancy, but you all know what I'm getting at).
I know people have successful pregnancies with both procedures, but I would love to hear any advice anyone has on this particluar topic.
I would also like to know how and why you picked your particular type of WLS and how you feel about the aftercare with the surgeon and facility you used. I am so new to all of this and I know it's a HUGE decision, and I want to be sure that I really take my time and make the right choice for me. But I feel one of the only ways to make a good choice is to learn from others who have been through this before and have experiences they can share.
SO - please, please, please - help! If you are someone with an opinion about either procedure, surgeon, or hospital then please share it with this overwhelmed newbie!
Thanks so much!
~Jenny
I am looking into WLS and have some confusion about which procedure and surgeon will be right for me.
At first I was convinced that I wanted a band, but now I'm not so sure. I have found myself leaning toward RNY. I have been to one seminar given by Dr. Gornichec in OKC and plan to attent another seminar with Dr. Lana Nelson in Moore April 19th. My insurance (BCBS/TX) only covers Integris or Norman Regional. I liked Dr. G but upon investigating the program in Norman, I'm very much hoping I will like Dr. Nelson too because I feel like the program in Norman just simply may work better for me.
Anyhow, back to the real issue - RNY or band? One of the main fears I have with any kind of WLS is what it will be like to try and get pregnant afterwards and then lose weight again afterwards. I don't have any kids yet, but desperately want them in the future. I know I have a better chance of getting pregnant and safely delivering a healthy baby if I am at a healthy weight. But of course, the caveat to all that is trying to make sure I am healthy post-op and do not use pregnancy as a way to blow up like a balloon again and gain all the weight back (I know you have to gain some weight during pregnancy, but you all know what I'm getting at).
I know people have successful pregnancies with both procedures, but I would love to hear any advice anyone has on this particluar topic.
I would also like to know how and why you picked your particular type of WLS and how you feel about the aftercare with the surgeon and facility you used. I am so new to all of this and I know it's a HUGE decision, and I want to be sure that I really take my time and make the right choice for me. But I feel one of the only ways to make a good choice is to learn from others who have been through this before and have experiences they can share.
SO - please, please, please - help! If you are someone with an opinion about either procedure, surgeon, or hospital then please share it with this overwhelmed newbie!
Thanks so much!
~Jenny
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery...
Don't forget Dr. Suwan. He's head of plastics at OU Health Sciences Center. Supposed to be real good.
I'm shooting for a year from now. I hate all this droopy skin. I told Dr. Walton that my tummy looks like a sharpei's butt. I never realized the problem all this extra skin could be. It's quite frustrating at times!
I'm shooting for a year from now. I hate all this droopy skin. I told Dr. Walton that my tummy looks like a sharpei's butt. I never realized the problem all this extra skin could be. It's quite frustrating at times!
Topic: Fantastic read on fat intake - Not so bad after all
So our nutritionists and surgeons at Weightwise are prophets of fat. They saw this way before articles like this came out. I am living proof that this logic works, especially when my you look at my blood work numbers.
http://www.slate.com/id/2248754/pagenum/all/
http://www.slate.com/id/2248754/pagenum/all/
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery...
I'm still checking around myself. so far I hear great things about Pancel with Genesis Plastic Surgery in Edmond. But, he is also more expensive I think.
190 lbs lost
VSG 07/2008
lower body lift 10/2010
upper body lift 11/2011
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery...
cool...love to hear stories like that. I'm thinking I will just need the front side worked on...I'm hoping. So what doctor's are the well liked in central oklahoma that you know of??
Topic: Support Groups in the Tulsa Area?
Hi guys and gals!
I live around the Tulsa area but am having my surgery done by Dr B @ WW in Norman. I'm hoping to have my surgery soon, I go in next week for my last monthly appt and they will submit all the record to the insurance company. (Hoping for a quick approval as I've heard good things about Cigna).
Anyway, I know how important attending support groups can be after surgery but driving two hours to attend the ones at WW every week is not very reasonable so was hoping to find one or two that were closer to home that would welcome someone who had their surgery elsewhere. I figured this was a good place to ask
Any pointers in the right direction would be appreciated!
Breanna
I live around the Tulsa area but am having my surgery done by Dr B @ WW in Norman. I'm hoping to have my surgery soon, I go in next week for my last monthly appt and they will submit all the record to the insurance company. (Hoping for a quick approval as I've heard good things about Cigna).
Anyway, I know how important attending support groups can be after surgery but driving two hours to attend the ones at WW every week is not very reasonable so was hoping to find one or two that were closer to home that would welcome someone who had their surgery elsewhere. I figured this was a good place to ask
Any pointers in the right direction would be appreciated!
Breanna
Topic: RE: New updates!
thanks for the site info!! I need it.
190 lbs lost
VSG 07/2008
lower body lift 10/2010
upper body lift 11/2011
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