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I have never been able to beef, or veggies. However in 2006, it got to the point that I was throwing up every thing that I was eating. Turns out that I could not tolerate anything that had fiber in it, it blocked the opening into the pouch.
Just had RNY because of GERD, which has caused Barrett's Esophagus, which is a precancerous condition, which could lead to esophageal cancer.
I have never been able to get as much protein down as I have since I had surgery. RNY was the best decision for me.
on 4/11/10 7:59 am
Heaviest Weight 250; Consult Weight 232; Surgery Weight 211
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Fatfree refried beans with some tabasco sauce, cottage cheese, scrambled egg with some cottage cheese, and some chicken or tuna chopped up in the food processor with some mayo all worked for me in the begging. Take really small bites. If you start having hiccups, develop a drippy nose, or feeling saliva build up, stop eating; wait a few minutes and take another bite. Don't think you have to eat the entire 1/4 cup. I wasn't able to do that for several days. Let me know how you're doing. Have yyou and your mother read the information the nutrionist gave you at your seminar? Since she is cooking for you, it is important that she also knows what is approved.
Good luck. Let me know if I can do anything.
Lois
Heaviest Weight 250; Consult Weight 232; Surgery Weight 211
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My reasons for wanting the DS are many.
First, I have already had a VBG and hated it. It is strictly restrictive and it didn't work for me, they don't really do it anymore because of the failure rate and the complications like getting stuck and vomittig. I don't want the band because I have so much weight to lose and I do see success with the band but not a lot for people with a lot of weight to lose, I do see a lot of banders going for revision/different surgery.
I don't mind the RNY, but it is a combination of restriction and malabsorption. From what I have read/heard there isn't a lot of malabsorption happening to cause a lot of weight loss. Most of the weight loss is caused by the tiny pouch. Because I have had problems with my "pouch" with foods gettig stuck (I do chew a lot) I don't want that again for myself. Also, I have read that revisions tend to lose slower with an RNY, I know it's not all about speed of loss, but in a way it is for me. If I don't see it coming off fairly quickly, I will see that as a failure, and I have already had a failure with the VBG.
With the DS, you get a smaller stomach, but it's not tiny. And you get a lot of malabsorption. Most of the weight loss comes from that. And I do see lots of people going for revisions from the RNY to a distal RNY or a DS. And with me having a revision, I want it to be the last surgery that I will ever have to have. I don't really see anyone having a revision with a DS.
But I live in a province in Canada that doesn't have the DS, and I can only have the RNY or the VSG. but since I have the VBG the VSG is out of the question. Anyway.... I am rambling...But this is just my opinion made up from my experiences. I will have the RnY because I have no other choice (no money to self pay).
I will soon find out if I get the RNY in the States, ( I applied for out of country coverage to have it in Seattle Washington.) You can apply to have OOC if you have a bmi of 50 or more and comorbidities. So we will see, maybe tomorrow. Wish me luck, otherwise I will have to wait up to 5 years for the RNY here in BC. Ugg!
Anyway, have a great day.
Sandi :)
Scott Steinberg, M.D., F.A.C.S.
1045 Sycamore
Second Floor
Decatur, GA 30033
Phone: (404) 501-7903
Fax: (404) 501-7981
Pre-op: 346/Current: 144/ My Goal: 165/ Dr. Goal 160/ My New Goal: 145, Surgery Date: March 12,2008
Panni Removal May 28, 2010, Revision to Panni Removal December 23, 2010 with Dr. Thomas Southern, Indianapolis, Indiana
GOAL REACHED 11/29/2009
New GOAL set @ 146 pounds!!!! Reached second goal, now at 144, it's all a number game now!!!
The beauty of a woman is not seen through what she wears. It is seen through how she carries herself and the way she doesn’t allow herself to settle. Don’t ever let anyone take for granted the beauty that is within you. Stand firm and know that you’re a wonderful person. Always remember your value and respect yourself. I’m so blessed to have you in my life. Sometimes we all need to be reminded how special we really are!
Pre-op: 346/Current: 144/ My Goal: 165/ Dr. Goal 160/ My New Goal: 145, Surgery Date: March 12,2008
Panni Removal May 28, 2010, Revision to Panni Removal December 23, 2010 with Dr. Thomas Southern, Indianapolis, Indiana
GOAL REACHED 11/29/2009
New GOAL set @ 146 pounds!!!! Reached second goal, now at 144, it's all a number game now!!!
The beauty of a woman is not seen through what she wears. It is seen through how she carries herself and the way she doesn’t allow herself to settle. Don’t ever let anyone take for granted the beauty that is within you. Stand firm and know that you’re a wonderful person. Always remember your value and respect yourself. I’m so blessed to have you in my life. Sometimes we all need to be reminded how special we really are!
on 4/6/10 6:47 am - Hawkinsville, GA
