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playwithzoe
on 10/17/08 3:57 pm

Hi Deb - I'm scheduled for my VSG with Dr. Jossart at LapSF on Nov. 12th so I came to this message board for the same reasons you did. I have a lower BMI (@33.5 or so) and decided that I did not want to risk the malabsorption and go through the possible dumping from RNY and other complications. Dr. Jossart felt that the VSG was the best choice for me as well. I decided I just don't want to lose my pyloric valve. The results they are seeing is that VSG is more often than not just as successful as an RNY. He said some surgeons just don't make the sleeve small enough. I believe Dr. Alverez has had a lot of success so he seems to know what he is doing. And I do understand that I have to change my life style but I usually am a healthy eater and not a snacker and I enjoy working out so I think I am hoping this will be just what I need to help me control my hunger. But I am self -pay as I am sure you are and it is going to cost me 17K - ouch! So I will be really disappointed in if I am not successful - but that is even more motivation to keep me inline.

My sister recently had the RNY and she decided that she needed the restriction on eating sweets and high fats so felt that was the best solution for her. To each their own. I have read many success stories and some struggles with both surgeries. I think you have to just be prepared to watch what you eat so as not to sabotage it. Best of luck on your surgery, I look forward to hearing how you are doing.

46 yr old female; 5'6"; 11/13/08 VSG Dr. Jossart LapSF, SF, CA
SW 213, GW 150, CW 140, dream GW 130 and/or 20% body fat or less
12/22/09 mini face lift; Dr. Hove, Monarch Med Spa, KoP, PA
01/09/10 Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
U & L eye lid lifts, mini tt w/o muscle tightening, Brazilian buttock lift by fat grafting, Benelli BL & BA

playwithzoe
on 10/17/08 3:41 pm

VSG on 11/13/08

Topic: RE: Do you regret the type of wls you had?

Have you tried taking a supplement I believe is call biotein, it might be spelled differently. My sister had an RNY and take it and she says she looses less hair now than before the surgery. Also my college roomate used rogian (again I may be spelling it wrong) after her plastic surgery to help grow back her lost hair quickly and it worked. She was able to stop using it after a few months. I have surgery coming up next month and these are things I plan to use to hopefully even prevent hair loss. good luck

RonLester
on 10/17/08 5:14 am, edited 12/26/08 4:08 am

Topic: I am Ron lester the actor that was 508lbs. You might know me from Varsity Blues

Hey Everybody!
I'm Ron lester. I was the actor the was 508lbs and lost 348 of it.
Other than that.....I am on the OH website cause I am here for support and give support to others that have their own WLS story. Like I said before.......I am here to find people that can be friends with and enjoy being friends with. If you are a negative person and on can;t bring any positive to the table then all I want to say to you is I hope you live well but I have met enough of your kind and please move on. I wish you the best and congrats with the changes you madw in your life. For Everybody else.......like I said I am here to give support to others like myself and hop to find others that will help give me support and be there when I need someone to talk to as well!

I hope you will add me or request me to be a friend, here on the OH website.
Onemore thing. I have a new Talk Show on www.BlogTalkRadio.com
go to www.Blogtalkradio.com/RonLesteronline.com every weds, at 7pm eastern
And if you have any questions for me or want to be on the show please join my myspace and send you for thoughts and info and maybe we can get you on the show.
www.RonLesteronline.com

I hope this finds you all Well and Happy!!!!
Cheers
Ron Lester

"Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there!"

I will be leaving OH by the end of the year. I love all of you that have made me your friend. I ask that you come befriend me on my myspace or face book. But I will let it be know that I am tried of the ass holes and negative people that seem to live in the forums and blogs. I was on here to give support and get support and because I didn't didn't word my blogs that made me sound perfect. And finding out that there are soooooo many negative people on this website, Well you win. I wish you the best and hope nothing but the best for you. Other then that, I will be doing what I do best acting and showing support to those that want it. And by moving on allows me to be able to ride myself of the heart ache that was giving to me cause I worded things in a way the folks at OH suggested!. Never again will I be so willing to open my life to people who think small and want to fine falt with everything that people who want to help, try to offer. So I am not perfect!!!!!!! Never tried to be.
Cheers
Ron Lester

Jasmine77
on 10/16/08 6:38 am - Arcadia, CA

Topic: enlarged stoma

Hello All,

I am feeling REALLY crappy right now. I went for an endoscopy yesterday for this severe burning and irritation i have in my "stomach" . Well it seems that my stomach is fine, there is no irritation, but my stoma was huge. Its was almost the size of the pouch itself. Now I am reading about 2 ways that they fix the stoma but I don't want anymore surgery. I just don't I am sick of it. People left and right who have the surgery are fine, but me .... no. I have had trouble with it from the beginning. FIrst I had esophageal spasms (OH MY GOSH THEY ARE PAINFULLLLL!!!) then I had severe acid, now I come to find out my stoma is huge, and I am going to require more stuff I cannot afford. People tell me its because I drank diet soda on a year out of surgery others tell me its because I overeat. well....I overeat cuz the food doesn't stay in the pouch, it just goes down, and I am constantly hungry. Does anyone know why the stoma enlarges? PLEAse help, I am becoming depressed and desperate.

Jazzy

JAZZY
XOXO

DCGirl26
on 10/15/08 7:51 am - London, UK

RNY on 04/28/08

Topic: RE: RNY reversal

The first few months are so hard and it's a complete and total adjustment. You are probably feeling the very normal "buyer's remorse" that most of us experience after something this life altering. IT WILL GET BETTER. Take comfort in knowing that what you are experiencing now is the worst of it and that every day you will be an inch closer to feeling back to "normal". I'm 5 months out and eat almost everything (in very small portions). But I also follow my doctor's advice about supplements, water intake, and exercise. Go easy on yourself, in the beginning it's almost impossible to really "get it right". Hang in there though, as time progresses you will start to almost forget you even had surgery and your new habits will just become a lifestyle. It doesn't bother me at all at this point that I can't gorge myself or binge on unhealthy things that made me fat and miserable in the first place and lead me to choose surgery. When you're feeling down try and think back on the reason you had the surgery in the first place and consider speaking with a counselor or supportive friend if you need a shoulder to lean on as we all do once in a while. Best of luck on your journey, and remember, it WILL get better!

Back on track as of 11/1/2014

341/183/263/150
HW/LW/CW/GW

Weight loss goal:
Back to Onederland by 3/26/2015

Angie A.
on 10/15/08 5:49 am - Burleson, TX

Lap Band on 05/01/06

Topic: After band removal questions

I know some of you have had your band removed for one reason or another but my question is have you kept the weight off since the removal?

My band eroded and I had to have it removed in Aug. 08 and since I have only gained 3 pounds. I try to keep the thought that I can't eat much and think the band is still there and hope I can continue to do so thru out my life like this but I sure miss my band buddy.
I have come to know that I can now gulp tha****er down fast but after I do I regret it cause my stomach will hurt like I've eaten a huge meal. I tell myself this is my band buddy getting on to me from the band heaven.

How has everyone else done after the band removal?????

hwtjr
on 10/14/08 1:27 am

Topic: RE: Dr. Caruana Sisters Hospital Oct. 8, 2008

I had my surgery Oct 12 ,2006 from Dr Caruana and it was the best decision for my health and well-being. I was 56 and now two years later i have more energy,strength and a much better out look on life..Also I am taking 6 fewer pills everyday. Good luck and I hope this message finds you recovering and looking forward to utilizing this " tool " to improve the quality of your life....Be healthy,be happy....Hugh

mellysarah03
on 10/13/08 6:51 am - Fort Myers, FL

DS on 11/03/08

Topic: RE: Do you regret the type of wls you had?

The creators of the Lap Band have now admited that it was only designed to last 10 years (I haven't heard 5) I was initially thinking about Lap Band or RNY now I am DS all the way. I to have not found EVEN ONE DSer *****grets it

I used to make excuses why I cant Now I make reasons why I CAN!!
155LBS GONE FOREVER!! LIVING LIFE... I LOVE MY DS

(deactivated member)
on 10/12/08 7:13 am - austin, TX

RNY on 03/30/09

Topic: RE: Can't Decide Between Lap Band and Bypass...OPINIONS, PLEASE!!!!

On May 4, 2008 at 12:50 PM Pacific Time, suzle wrote:

I am still pre op for a few more weeks but had the same set of concerns. I am going with the rny because 1. I don't trust gadgets...Every time I got a tummy ache or cramp I would be worried that the band was messed up... 2. Bodys heal....After the initial recovery my body will hopefully adapt and be just fine...Bodies are amazing machines with lots of built in survival stuff ...It will ajust. 3. I hate going to doctors and the thought of fine tuning the fill procedure would be awful. I am not that in touch with my body, let alone a gizmo...how could i ever know when to stop...I would probably give up trying and accept less that remarkable results. 4. Apparently the detached stomach will forget to get hungry and stop sending signals...A biggie! hard enough to tell head hunger from body hunger either way... 5. I feel like I can re learn my own body ...i don't want a doctor or device in the middle of the process. 6. I don't have time to wait and don't want to risk failure with the lap band. I have bad knees, hips and so much back pain...Im 50 years old...I am all about getting the weight off now why I can still live to reap the benefits. 7. If I ever felt the port or band I would probably freak and feel like something out of Alien... I have had major surgery on my spine before...It took me quite a while to trust that all the added hardwear was where it belonged and working. I finally know now that it is ...but even the fact that it is there makes me uneasy. Good luck with your decision...YOU ASKED!

OMG! You must be my twin! I'm 47 and have the exact same issues and you and also think the exact same way about gastric bypass vs. lap band. How eerie!

CyndiU
on 10/11/08 10:52 am - Hartford, SD

RNY on 06/08/06

Topic: RE: Dr. Caruana Sisters Hospital Oct. 8, 2008

I am 48 and two years out. It was one of the best decisions I made. I just saw your post and hope that you are doing well. It is Saturday and I hope all went well. I am usually on the SD board but will check in here to see how you are doing. Please add me to your friends.

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