My 15 year old son - 1 year post-op pics
Nigel had his surgery on July 23, 2007 by Dr. Posselt at UCSF.
Here are some before and after. And yes...he is very happy in his life right now...just being ultra cool. He is very social now. No more hiding in his room all the time.
He is being a typical teen. We have his one year appt. next week with Dr. Posselt. But he chews carefully, and takes his vitamins. And eats right. I'm very proud of him.
From a top weight of 410-420 to current of 195. 6 foot, 2 inches tall.
My son is doing beautifully now at one year out. He never throws up, or has bad gas. Dr. Posselt was able to leave the gall bladder and appendix in when he did the surgery. And I am pretty sure he did a shorter (I mean, more lower intestine is still there, so MORE absorption) by-pass as I had wanted him to only do the Sleeve on Nigel with no by-pass of the intestine. So we compromised, and I am very happy that we did. Dr. Posselt also used the Antecolic technique for his RNY stomach, and I think this has made a huge difference. (see more info below on the differences).
Nigel was also in the early stages of Diabetes, and I'm sure high blood pressure. He is now at 194 pounds, and looks great. Certainly some hanging skin issues, but he looks very handsome when he is dressed. He will need some reconstructive surgery down the line.
I am very proud of how well my son follows directions - he chews carefully, and carries water with him all the time. We will be taking him in a few days for his one year check up, and testing. I can't wait to see the look on his doctor's faces!!!!
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Regarding the two different RNY techniques
A greater incidence of intestinal obstruction and internal hernia was observed in the retrocolic technique group than in the antecolic technique group undergoing LRYGB. The results of our study have shown that the use of the retrocolic technique is a risk factor for intestinal obstruction after LRYGB.
Antecolic vs. Retrocolic surgery technique
Here are some before and after. And yes...he is very happy in his life right now...just being ultra cool. He is very social now. No more hiding in his room all the time.
He is being a typical teen. We have his one year appt. next week with Dr. Posselt. But he chews carefully, and takes his vitamins. And eats right. I'm very proud of him.
From a top weight of 410-420 to current of 195. 6 foot, 2 inches tall.
My son is doing beautifully now at one year out. He never throws up, or has bad gas. Dr. Posselt was able to leave the gall bladder and appendix in when he did the surgery. And I am pretty sure he did a shorter (I mean, more lower intestine is still there, so MORE absorption) by-pass as I had wanted him to only do the Sleeve on Nigel with no by-pass of the intestine. So we compromised, and I am very happy that we did. Dr. Posselt also used the Antecolic technique for his RNY stomach, and I think this has made a huge difference. (see more info below on the differences).
Nigel was also in the early stages of Diabetes, and I'm sure high blood pressure. He is now at 194 pounds, and looks great. Certainly some hanging skin issues, but he looks very handsome when he is dressed. He will need some reconstructive surgery down the line.
I am very proud of how well my son follows directions - he chews carefully, and carries water with him all the time. We will be taking him in a few days for his one year check up, and testing. I can't wait to see the look on his doctor's faces!!!!
*****************************************************
Regarding the two different RNY techniques
A greater incidence of intestinal obstruction and internal hernia was observed in the retrocolic technique group than in the antecolic technique group undergoing LRYGB. The results of our study have shown that the use of the retrocolic technique is a risk factor for intestinal obstruction after LRYGB.
Antecolic vs. Retrocolic surgery technique
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Carl Sagan
Hi Jay,
He walks so much more now. But basically it was the surgery that helped him lose the weight. Prior to the surgery he was taking Psychiatrist prescribed Wellbutrin. But he had to take a very high dose of it. He lost 70 pound prior to the actual surgery date.
Once the surgery was over he was very happy to quit the Wellbutrin. He did not like the way it made him feel.
Once the weight started coming off he began to swim and lift weights. But mostly he walks.
And he is very committed to drinking lots of water, taking his vitamins and supplements, and following a high protein diet. He has had a much easier time changing his relationship with food than those of us who are older and have years and years of dysfunctional eating habits we much stop. And many don't even with having had the surgery.
What amazes me as a former obese child, and then an obese adult who had the surgery was to watch him go from being an obese child to a thin child. His outlook on life has changed a great deal. Far less depression, and low self-esteem. It's almost like he can't even remember what it was like to be overweight.
Good luck to you. And feel free to keep asking questions. I love to help.
He walks so much more now. But basically it was the surgery that helped him lose the weight. Prior to the surgery he was taking Psychiatrist prescribed Wellbutrin. But he had to take a very high dose of it. He lost 70 pound prior to the actual surgery date.
Once the surgery was over he was very happy to quit the Wellbutrin. He did not like the way it made him feel.
Once the weight started coming off he began to swim and lift weights. But mostly he walks.
And he is very committed to drinking lots of water, taking his vitamins and supplements, and following a high protein diet. He has had a much easier time changing his relationship with food than those of us who are older and have years and years of dysfunctional eating habits we much stop. And many don't even with having had the surgery.
What amazes me as a former obese child, and then an obese adult who had the surgery was to watch him go from being an obese child to a thin child. His outlook on life has changed a great deal. Far less depression, and low self-esteem. It's almost like he can't even remember what it was like to be overweight.
Good luck to you. And feel free to keep asking questions. I love to help.
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
Carl Sagan
hi Cynthia I just read your story @ your son, I think that is great! I have a 16 year old he's 5'7"and 250plus lbs.We've done diets like low cal/low fat,he;s always playing sports,basketball,football, baseball,and he walks almost everyday.He's been on a diet half his life because doctors have told me since he was a baby to put him on diets. In high school he's miserable,has low self esteem.The girls are ruthless and relentless with anyone overweight,especially teen boys.Girls think he's cute buuuut you know your a great friend but "i can't go out with you",I had RNY april 08and I'm down a little over 80 lbs.My son is like you had surgery to help you,& I always remind him to eat less, no sugar, exercise more but he's only lost 4 lbs & I don't know how else to help him.He's playing baseball on the freshman team & hates that he gets left out all the time because of his size.I wish he could have the "Band" so he would be heathier,& more free to be a teen and have a great time in highschool.the pedi doc's have watched over him since he was a baby.9lbs 7oz,head 17cm,shoulders25cm just a big kid and i feel hopeless.You have any suggestions on how to help?I hope your son lives to his highest potential,and understands how lucky he is.
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