Need Info Please!!

Hey guys, I just got back from the hospital (I was in for only 3 days)  That was the good news, the confusing part is that I didn't get the RNY that I was expecting.  The surgeon told me that my small intestine wouldn't "strech" enough to the pouch.  Instead, he cut away my stomach to where it was like a banana.  I'm not sure what It's called, and I have done no research on it.  My surgeon said that it was in between the RNY and the Lap  Band.  The main thing that affects me is that it does not reverse the diabetes immediately.  I know I'll still loose the weight, but I'm looking for some info on this type of WLS and how it differs from RNY.  Any info would be greatly appreciated.  P.S.  It feels great to be on the loosers bench!!

Is this something he mentioned as an alternative should anything like this come up? I've never heard of this happening before...

Sounds like you got a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (also called Sleeve Gastrectomy,or even  Vertical Gastrectomy) Check out the VSG-MessageBoard There’s a few guys here with a VSG as well. It does seem odd that your doc has not been more forthcoming with tons of info. Hope all goes smoothly for you from here. If the lack of mal-absorption doesn’t help your diabetes improve, The VSG is often the first stage of a DS (Duodenal Switch) Which has the highest “Diabetes Cure rate” of any of the WLS Procedures. Best Wishes- Dx

 

I had same thing last week  went in for RNy  came out with VSG I am diabetic  but no meds since i left hospital   highest sugar reading do far  88

Hi sounds like you got the sleeve. I love my sleeve. You will not have any dumping, you can eat good normal foods, You will not have to take a lot of vitamin's, and you diabetes should go away in time. Any questions I can help you with feel free to email me. Steve

This is a sleeve. Had it in mid-October. If you need any info, don't hesitate to contact me.

They used to do this surgery as a first step for supermorbid obese (BMI of more that 55) and they would move to a regular by-pass after. They found out that by being more aggressive on cutting the stomach they can get similare results as the other surgeries. Usually, they will remove 85-90% of your stomach.

You can eat what ever you want (but lets face it, you don't want to do it...). No dumping, no issue with eating fat or sugar.... but if you try to eat more that the pouch can contain, you will be feeling bad and you will have to "clean up your act" by visiting the washroom. Trust me, you want to avoid overfilling that pouch. Guys were right about vitamins, I'm taking a regular vitamin on a daily basis (since your body is getting 100% of the food, no need to extra vitamins).

Hope this helps,

You can watch these videos to learn more about the surgery.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFV-73XjspY
http://www.obesity.org.au/flash4/ypo.swf

Dany

Thanks guys, I'm not disappointed in my surgery in the least, It's just that I was not prepared for this type of surgery.  I understand why he did what he did.  I was already on the table and the surgeon called my wife into the conference room (this totally freaked her out).  He told her by speakerphone what the cir****tances were (that I can either have this surgery, or just close up shop and have nothing done), She did the right thing.  Later when I talked with him, I asked him if I could have had an open bypass, and he said that he would have if he could.  He said it's just the way I'm built (most of my flab is just below my rib cage, above my belly button.  I'm doing extremely well. My sugars were a little crazy after surgery, and after I got home, my highest blood sugar was 135.  For the first time in a couple of years, I haven't had to take any diabetic medications.   The wild thing is I feel almost back to normal, I haven't needed to take any pain meds, and I slept well last night.  I have no doubts about what my surgeon did and there are many great  reviews of Dr. Antonneti.  Thanks again guys for your reply!  See you guys later

Just think of yourself as a pioneer in the WLS field now. Its becoming far more common than even 1 year ago. IMO It will be the "go to" WLS in 3-5 years. Don't whay the Dr said it won't cure your diabetes, it most certainly will and as others have already posted has in their cases.  Good luck