2013:  20 Funny New Year's Resolutions

When it comes to New Year's resolutions, our family members and friends can get quite creative and even funny with what they resolve to do in the New Year.  Here a few good ones I have heard along the way...Oh, and a few of my own!

1.  I resolve to stop procrastinating about procrastinating!

2.  I will stop sending Facebook messages and emails to my loved ones when they are in the same room as I am!

3.  I will use my treadmill for something other than a place to hang my jacket.

4.  I will not sit at the kitchen table in my PJ's all day.  Instead, I will move my computer to my bedroom.

5.  I vow to never take a laxative and a sleeping pill on the same night!

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If I had to choose something besides the one I chose (the DS), I would have gone with the VSG (the sleeve). I was NOT about to touch the lapband with a hundred foot pole. Even my PCP would not have agreed to my having the lapband. He was ON board with my DS.

An article to read: Quality of life after sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding

Many, many surgeons are no longer even doing the lapband due to problems. The sleeve is a far better option in their eyes.

And the lapband was NEVER intended to be permanent...it only has a 10 year life span.

If you are considering the least invasive part...ALL WLS is invasive. Is putting in a band and a port any less invasive than any other? Esp when you chance slippage, erosion, etc from the band. You may be in the percentage that doesn't have issues or is able to lose all your excess but please be aware of the problems before making a final decision.

I am over 4 years post-op from my DS surgery with Dr. Houston.  I am extremely pleased with my outcome and results these past 4 years.  Please spend some time on the DS, RNY, and revision forums.  Although you know best what you're like in terms of health, compliance, and after surgery life style,for me it was DS or nothing.

I respect all of the surgeons at Centennial.  They are skilled and personable.  At this time, though, Dr. Houston is the only one doing the DS.  Words almost fail me at recommending him, he's that good.  If for some reason your insurance doesn't allow you to go to Centennial, Dr. Spaw @ Baptist is also highly respected. 

I am considering Dr. Houston for a DS as well.  I'm assuming that since you said it was super easy surgery and recovery that you are happy with Centennial and Dr. Houston....

Any info you could share with me would be great!  I am not familiar with the doctors in this area and would like your opinion of him if possible.  How are your results with the DS?  I am bouncing back and forth between a DS and RNY...

I'm a patient at Centennial.  BE sure you look just not at the cost of surgery, but the aftercare as well.  After surgery to insure long term success you will need support groups, follow ups, etc.  I started out looking at the lap band but switched to the sleeve for a lot of reasons, both medical and aftercare related.

I would suggest that you go to one of the free informational sessions at any of the clinics, hear what the surgeons have to say, and then make a decision on both the clinic and the procedure.  At Centennial we encourage pre-op patients to attend support groups as well and ask questions of other patients.  

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