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JenBear7 · 08-01-2007, 08:06 PM

There are a variety of reasons for open vs. lap. Some docs only do open. And sometimes, high risk surgeries are done open (for my center, I think its BMI > 55 or 60 they do open). And sometimes, there have been other surgeries causing adhesions, which make it necessary to convert to open.

OMGThisIsTheRealDeal · 08-01-2007, 11:28 PM

Wow Jen you have lost 59 pounds in just a couple of months..... wow! how you do it?

Gina in NY · 08-02-2007, 05:34 AM

It is all about the surgeon's choice. My surgeon only does open, gets good results and has no need to change. Of course, he is an expert in lap surgery for other procedures, so it isn't as if he is in the dark ages.

You do what the surgeon you trust wants to do. I believe anyway...

JenBear7 · 08-02-2007, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGThisIsTheRealDeal

Wow Jen you have lost 59 pounds in just a couple of months..... wow! how you do it?

I didnt lose that all since surgery .. I had lost some before.. I've only lost 23 of it since surgery.... how did I do it before? Better choices, followed the post op diet for the most part..

Mavisavis · 08-02-2007, 07:05 AM

Hey there.....welcome, welcome, welcome to the board!

I do wonder what life would have been like if I hadn't spent so much of it obese......blahhhh. I love the way I feel being a "normal" size. BUT, please, please, go to counseling before and after surgery. The addiction and emotions behind obesity are so strong......I worry sometimes particularly about young people for that reason. I just want to suggest you try and prepare emotionally as best you can for the issues and changes you'll go through.....they are many and complex really. Coming to this board is a major good step in that direction. But most of us used some type of counseling too. Best of wishes to you on your journey............stick around, we're kinda fun.

RNY4me · 08-02-2007, 05:42 PM

Hello and glad to have you on the board. It's natural to feel nervous, it's a big change both physically and emotionally. You've come to the right place for information and support. Keep posting and learn all you can. Again, best wishes on your journey.

Squishy · 08-03-2007, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGThisIsTheRealDeal

Well im from san diego ... Im 21 years old. I kinda been dealing with being heavy for the late 6 or 7 years. Im a shorty so you know the heavier I get the worst it looks on me.

But anyway.... Im basically on here to meet cool people and get a lot of information about what im getting myself into. I wanted to join groups but i have know idea how.

Wow! I sure wish I had done it when I was 21!! your skin will be so much more resilient. You are going to have a fantastic result! It's not always easy, but being overweight is not exactly a walk in the park either. Overall, I have no regrets whatsoever.

I'm very excited for you!!!
-Mike-

OMGThisIsTheRealDeal · 08-03-2007, 10:14 PM

Thank you for being excited for me. Thats very nice of you. I just had a meeting with Kelly the NP at the surgens office and she was like " I hope all the people on the fourm are treating you good." I was happy to say everyone is so nice.

Everyone tells me about my skin and that I should have good results because im so young. Im prayinggggggggg to God this is true. But if not thats okay also.

After todays meeting with everybody I am very excited. They gave me a longgggggggggg lift of todo test but that shouldnt be to bad

. It kinda works out good that im a student and I dont work and school is out. Im going to have appointments back to back lol.

Overall I had a pretty good day. I hope everyone elses was the same. For all those that may be going through issues ie: pain, emotional pain etc. I said a little prayer for you!!!!!