surgeon willing to do DS??
If you qualify for *any* WLS, you qualify for the DS.
Just because you only have a couple of miles to go, there's no reason why you can't travel in a Cadillac.
Just because you only have a couple of miles to go, there's no reason why you can't travel in a Cadillac.
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DS SW 265 CW 120 5'7"
thanks everyone for your comments and concerns. I know...I AM obsessed, and it is radical to do such a big surgery for a bit of weight loss. I did talk my surgeon into doing the VSG on me, with such a low BMI. I posted the same question on the DS forum and got all negative comments....to the point I wish I could erase the post!
This forum I guess is a bit more understanding....I paid for my VSG, and no, I am not rich by ANY means. But to me it was worth it. Sure, I can loose 10, 15 or 20 lbs on my own, but I was yo-yoing for the last 20 years and I was SICK of it!! I wanted a long-term solution, and my expectations were too high for the VSG! I thought I would never have to diet again! Go onto the VSG page...all you read is how great and wonderful it is. And my surgeon did give me the facts, but I wouldn't listen and I thought this would be a life-long solution. I just wish I did the 2-parts together, because after a year, the restriction is gone, and you can count on the malabsorption (not too much though). So, that's it. Call me selfish, but boob-jobs and tummy tucks are BIG surgeries with risks too, and people buy those daily, so why can't I?? I am healthier to undergo surgery then most!!
This forum I guess is a bit more understanding....I paid for my VSG, and no, I am not rich by ANY means. But to me it was worth it. Sure, I can loose 10, 15 or 20 lbs on my own, but I was yo-yoing for the last 20 years and I was SICK of it!! I wanted a long-term solution, and my expectations were too high for the VSG! I thought I would never have to diet again! Go onto the VSG page...all you read is how great and wonderful it is. And my surgeon did give me the facts, but I wouldn't listen and I thought this would be a life-long solution. I just wish I did the 2-parts together, because after a year, the restriction is gone, and you can count on the malabsorption (not too much though). So, that's it. Call me selfish, but boob-jobs and tummy tucks are BIG surgeries with risks too, and people buy those daily, so why can't I?? I am healthier to undergo surgery then most!!
what I meant was (if you read the prior posts above) that the level of malabsorption can be adjusted to each individual, and some experience too much malabsorption and underweight...so I was just saying I wouldn't want to overshoot and be too thin!
I know the risks with DS, and I am sure they make you sign a waver prior to surgery. So yes, I do have a clue. But thanks for the comment.
I know the risks with DS, and I am sure they make you sign a waver prior to surgery. So yes, I do have a clue. But thanks for the comment.
I understand what you mean. I had an RNY on Feb 1, 2006. I have only lost about 42 lbs total and that was the most I've lost and that's been since 8 months out. I've maintained my weight all of this time, but I still need to loose about 40 more lbs. I am still considered obese. So I too am wondering if I can get revision due to me still being obese and still having my medical conditions present still.
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