Two reasons why the Lap Band can't possibly work for everyone.
Duodenal Switch 08/09/06 - Dr. Paul Kemmeter, Grand Rapids, Michigan
HW: 282 - 5'4"
SW: 268
GW: 135
CW: 125
I was out to lunch last weekend with my sister and friend with RNY and she could not eat freely from the menu, it had to be all protein based, she was limited to baked fish and beans at 5 years post op, if she did not want to risk an embarrassing dumping attack in front of everyone, my sister with the band who is 4 years post op, ordered what she wanted, but just ate less of it.
Let's be fair here, if you are going to talk about dangerous surgeries, talk about the DS that most surgeons that I've talked to will not do, not because it's complicated but because it will kill patients easily if don't comply, if they live through the surgery itself,.if you don't comply with the band rules, you just don't lose weight or your band slips from being too tight, but if you don't comply with RNY or the DS you die or become extremely malnourished.
You're not actually typing that with a straight face, are you? Really? Sadly, we DID lose a DSer this last week, but it was a surgery complication, not life after DS. But, I gotta tell you, we're not exactly dropping like flies here. Complications happen all the time. People don't "usually" die from them.
And here's some more complete and utter bull**** from you: According to the doctors that YOU'VE interviewed, the DS "will kill patients easily if don't comply " If we don't comply, we get sick way before we would die. Sickness is the sign to let reasonably intelligent people know that they need to do something to remedy the problem. Like getting labs and supplementing properly.
In general, you won't get a fair evaluation of the DS from a surgeon who does not perform the surgery, period. Not that you care, I'm sure.
on 8/16/11 5:43 am - Rockville, MD
Trust me I've looked into the DS, the way you guys make it seems, it's the best thing since sliced bread! I would be knocking down doors to get it myself it I did not have to take the supplement regimen it required and continuous lab evaluations for life, I don't care about the pooping issues *giggles*, but it's just not for me, I don't like living on the edge.
But I do applaud those who get it and stay healthy, congrats to you and I wish you well. I wish everyone well who try to get healthy and combat obesity, whether they choose RNY, DS, Lap band or Sleeve, it's all an individual choice.
Trust me I've looked into the DS, the way you guys make it seems, it's the best thing since sliced bread! I would be knocking down doors to get it myself it I did not have to take the supplement regimen it required and continuous lab evaluations for life, I don't care about the pooping issues *giggles*, but it's just not for me, I don't like living on the edge.
But I do applaud those who get it and stay healthy, congrats to you and I wish you well. I wish everyone well who try to get healthy and combat obesity, whether they choose RNY, DS, Lap band or Sleeve, it's all an individual choice.
How old are you?
And, you do know, don't you, that many DSers fight constipation?
on 8/16/11 6:02 am - Califreakinfornia , CA
Trust me I've looked into the DS, the way you guys make it seems, it's the best thing since sliced bread! I would be knocking down doors to get it myself it I did not have to take the supplement regimen it required and continuous lab evaluations for life, I don't care about the pooping issues *giggles*, but it's just not for me, I don't like living on the edge.
But I do applaud those who get it and stay healthy, congrats to you and I wish you well. I wish everyone well who try to get healthy and combat obesity, whether they choose RNY, DS, Lap band or Sleeve, it's all an individual choice.
Just wanted you to know that this is possible with any WLS.
Trust me I've looked into the DS, the way you guys make it seems, it's the best thing since sliced bread! I would be knocking down doors to get it myself it I did not have to take the supplement regimen it required and continuous lab evaluations for life, I don't care about the pooping issues *giggles*, but it's just not for me, I don't like living on the edge.
But I do applaud those who get it and stay healthy, congrats to you and I wish you well. I wish everyone well who try to get healthy and combat obesity, whether they choose RNY, DS, Lap band or Sleeve, it's all an individual choice.
