Got a Date 08/27/2010//

MKinchie
on 8/1/10 1:19 am - Fairfax, VA
Surgery with Dr. H. Elariny.  Going to reverse 2002 RNY and convert to D.S.  Final meeting with surgeon in a week or so.  Assume pre-op liquid diet will be required.  Was curious what questions I should be asking since I am sort of a light weight.  5' 8'3/4" 233 pounds.  I started my RNY journey at 307.  Should I consider a longer CC??? 
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italianspice
on 8/1/10 1:36 am - Eastlake, OH
Welcome to the LW!
I dont have any advice to offer but just wanted to show you a little support!
What is a CC?

Maria
MajorMom
on 8/1/10 2:20 am - VA
Hi! I don't think Dr E will want to do a longer common channel...he really really thinks the 100cm is the way to go and he's had 10 years of experience to back him up. With a 100cm common channel, you won't have to worry about regain unless you go nuts with carbs. Dr E also doesn't believe LWs need to do a long liquid diet. I think I was on full liquids 2 days before, then clear liquids the day before with the bowel prep that night, then surgery. Let me know if you're going to be at Fair Oaks or Fairfax and I'll drop to see you. I'll go ahead and volunteer to be your surgery angel right now if you'll have me.

Are you going to be at the support group at Fairfax on Tuesday? A couple of us are going to meet at the Merrifield Swee****er Tavern at 5PM and go to the support group at 7PM. Would love to meet you.

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
                                 ******GOAL*******

Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

MKinchie
on 8/1/10 7:05 am - Fairfax, VA
I would love it if you stopped by.  I do pilates on Tuesday nights but may have to pass to learn what I can before surgery.  I am going to print vitalady's suggested vits list and start getting prepared.  Where is the support group held.  Fairfax or Fair Oaks Hospital???
MajorMom
on 8/1/10 8:11 am - VA
Fairfax Hospital is the one Dr E sponsors. It's right there near the area where the info session was done. I also attend a support group in Chantilly that's the second Monday night every month.

--gina


5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
                                 ******GOAL*******

Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

peyton88
on 8/1/10 4:53 am - Madison, GA
Welcome aboard and best wishes!!!
  HW/SW/CW/Goal.....219  / 206 /  122 / 130

  
southernlady5464
on 8/1/10 7:58 am
Welcome aboard and congrats on getting a date.

That is one thing my surgeon is doing...a longer common channel. I am 5'3" and weigh 200 (a 35.5% BMI). If I drop below 198, I slip under the magic 35%.

Glad you got hooked up with Gina.

Liz

Duodenal Switch (Lap) 01-24-11 | Surgeon: Stephen Boyce | High weight: 250 in 2002 | Surgery weight: 203 | Lowest weight: 121 | Current weight: 135 | Goal weight: 135






   

lerkhart
on 8/1/10 9:16 am
Welcome to the LW Boards and congratulations on getting your date.

Keep us updated.

Linda
14.5 lost pre-surgery  5'1 1/2"                                      LW-Apple-Gold-Small.jpg image by PlicketyCat
dackma
on 8/1/10 9:31 am
Congratulations on your date! Would love to hear how everything goes.

Jody ***
on 8/1/10 10:54 am - Brighton, MI
RNY on 10/21/08 with
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. 

Also - congratulations on getting Gina as your Angle .  She'll drag you off to the Outlet malls before you know it!! LOL... She really IS the best!!!

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it.  Took 8 months. 
90+/- pounds lost      
BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
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