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"Dr. H responds best to people who have already educated themselves about their surgical options. He's not a hand-holdy kinda guy (I secretly think he is under the surface but hates anyone to know it LOL). Get your ducks in a row, then go see him again. Anything I can do to help, let me know. Don't forget to breathe!!"
Yes under the surface, he does care about his patients. Once, I was having a really crappy day (OK It was actually a very sh*tty day!) and Dr. Houston gave me some kind words. Then before I left, I asked if I could get a hug. And, he obliged.
All that said, lost and confused is not a place from which to make a decision that will affect the rest of your life. Step back, take a breath or ten and start educating yourself. Dr. H can't - won't - make the decision about what kind of WLS you have. He will inform you of the risks and benefits and tell you what you need to do post op to be successful.
You might try this approach - gather as much info as possible, look at your eating habits, look at the different requirements for all the surgeries available and then write up a pro/con list for each one. That should give you a place to start making a decision on whether you want WLS at all, then if you do, it will help you later to decide which WLS.
As for info gathering, read posts on the forums on OH - all the different surgery forums including the Revision board (People who have a 2nd surgery to revise from one type to another like Band to RNY or DS, VSG to DS, etc.). Also read some other websites - I had the DS so can only offer dsfacts.com & duodenalswitch.com. Some of y'all who had other procedures chime in here with legit and informative sites about your procedures. There are also Yahoo groups on WLS.
Dr. H responds best to people who have already educated themselves about their surgical options. He's not a hand-holdy kinda guy (I secretly think he is under the surface but hates anyone to know it LOL). Get your ducks in a row, then go see him again. Anything I can do to help, let me know. Don't forget to breathe!!
I wanted to say hi and check in on everyone. We had another great turn out at the support group yesterday... You guys are awesome... I love it when it is standing room only.....
Weight loss surgery is a life-altering process, and you need to obtain as much knowledge and information as you possibly can. Support groups at the weight loss surgery medical center that you have chosen are an excellent source of information.
It is important that you don't try to go this alone. Having someone to turn to when you need help is vital.
Good luck and hope to see you soon!
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Ronda S.
HW262//CW 122
5"6 Tall 140lbs lost !
So two months ago I went into the doctor's office that fought me for approving the surgery and for the first time actually weighed on a standard scale instead of weighing like some type of scrap metal. Well... two weeks ago I weighed in at 325 lbs, and since I topped off at 700, that would be a total of 375 lbs since January 19, 2009.
I can not wear any of the jeans I wore before and right after surgery, my shirts still have to be long because of the excess skin but things are wonderful.
I am in college, I am highly involved and I am loving life. You should add me on facebook if you would like to talk with me, I can not get on here due to lack of time. [email protected]
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Justin Warren
Alpha Gamma Rho 843
UTM SGA Justice
START WEIGHT:700+
CURRENT WEIGHT:250
** GOAL WEIGHT:225
The information he gave you is enough for you to think and ponder on. Then, you have to come to a conclusion based on what the differences are in the surgeries. For example, if you don't want to be re-routed, cut on, etc., you may opt for the lapband since there is no cutting of the stomach. Also, it can be removed, unlike the other procedures. If you want dumping and the ability to only eat a little, you might want the RNY. I can't speak for the benefits or disadvantages of the other surgeries (DS or Sleeve) because I dont know enough about them. John and Tammy can help in those 2 areas... but, what are you willing to live with? What do you need to be successful?
As for the doc not asking about your eating... He isn't concerned about that because at this point, you should understand that eating as you know it right now... will be changed dramatically after wls! Are you ready for those changes?