LyndasRoom

Eric,
Thanks for the update on YOU. That always interests me. This post is really informative as far as the sleeve procedure goes. I'll continue to follow your progress. Nobody can claim you haven't done your homework!

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Lynda
July 11,2006
Dr. Callery
309/197/150
Century 6/1/2007
Onederland 8/26/2007

Gwen

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GWENNIE POOH ("TT BearLover")
South African girl in UK
"BruggeBabe"


RNY - 26 Sep '07
Then/Now/Dream (22 Oct '08) - 5'7"/1,75m
121.5/79.6/80 kg
19/12.7/12½ st
267/175/176 lbs

TT Gym Rat #43 - 28 Jul '07

"I LOVE THIS LIFE!" as per Shereeks

MiladyB

Eric, I know my surgeon and his partners are now doing the sleeve too. They discussed it recently in a support group meeting and also seem to be very excited about it. They also made the comment that they feel it will eventually become the gold standard.

I personally see pros and cons with both the RNY and the VSG. It would be a tough call for me but I totally see why your surgeon is recommending the sleeve for you. It does bother me that they remove the renmant stomach but on the other hand it seems that often reversals are because of the malabsorption factor which you won't have.

Knowing you, you will be doing your research and I feel you will make the best informed decision for yourself. Thanks for updating us. I've been wondering what has been happening with you.

Sir, you are beginning to rank right up there with the Baron when it comes to patience!

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~Beth~

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote

Claire-in-Texas

Eric, I've been through a gamut of emotions concerning your potential surgery, and all the pros and cons of both RNY and VSG.

Having said that, though, I am totally behind your intention to do the VSG since I "saw" you suffer so much without your NSAIDs through your recent gout bout.

Whatever the outcome, you have learned hard and well, and you are a TOTAL SUPERSTAR!!!

HUGS!

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Claire, AKA ClaireBear
4'9.25"
Lap RNY - 4/9/07. Pre-op, 236 lbs - Current: 104 lbs. - Goal: 126 lbs.
CENTURY CLUB: 11/26/07 Wooo Hoooooo!!!
WAY more than HALF of me, 132 lbs., GONE!!!!!

Size 3 in skinny jeans, Petite Small in all else!

T-T Cruise 2008 Memories and PHOTOS thread: http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/soc...-memories.html

Teenieleenie

Excellent post Eric. I really hope they approve you for the VSG. I've been on the VSG boards at Obesity Help for several months now and I can honestly say that the people that have had it, are so pleased and very very few experience any complications.

I'm 2 weeks out today and I'm getting in all my liquids and proteins since about day 5. I've had no nausea, no pain (except a little tenderness at the incision site). I moved to full liquids about 4 days ago and doing great on those too. I'm down 13 lbs in 14 days and I couldn't be happier.

I'm off of my meds, with the exception of nexium (HBP; Diabetes; High Cholesterol). It's truly an amazing thing. I'm told my stomach is about 3 oz and when I first start to eat real food, about another month away, I'll only be able to eat about a half a cup at a time, but as time goes on, I'll probably be able to eat a cup at a time.

I'm so very thankful that I found out about the sleeve prior to my surgery. I don't miss that part of my stomach at all. The most amazing thing about this is I have yet to be hungry....that's a first in my life for sure, I was always hungy.

OsoDelDesierto

Thank you all for your loving support, kind words, and wise thoughts - you all are wonderful and I am blessed to be a member of the TT family! I will keep you updated as my journey progresses...

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Eric
6'4"
540/470/230/230 (225-235)
highest/surgery/current/preferred weight (and range at which I look and feel best!) - last DexaScan showed 15% body fat at this weight!

VSG with Dr. Chiasson 2/13/08
TT Gym Rat Club member #30
DesertBear

Duckie

Please do! We care about you SO MUCH!

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Official TT Bear member: DUCKIEBEAR
FOUNDER OF THE DUCKSACK CLUB TT Gym Rat # 83
Lap RNY 3/31/06
Start of program/preop/lowest/current/goal
273/256/132.5/134/145----- 5'8"
http://www.myspace.com/duckiern
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
"If it has tires or testicles, it's gonna give you trouble!"

electrichoney

Eric - I just saw this thread and I know it's been a few weeks but I just wanted to say congrats on this seemingly positive information. Have there been any developments since you posted this message? Keep us informed... enquiring minds want to know!

P.S. Love your current avatar... grrrowl!

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Rhonda

All-time High 422/Start of Process 388/Current 210/Goal 180?
Open RNY 2/27/07
Century Club Member 5/24/07
Double Century 6/12/08!!
TT Gym Rat #66

LQQkn

Eric,

I just noticed YOUR stats!! You are doing so good... Look at you down over 100 pounds, and you aren't even stapled yet! Love ya brother.. Janie

kellyMASS

Hey Eric,

I was researching this surgery and now I am thinking about this and the duodenal switch and I dont know what the heck to do.So many options.I def cant self pay so I guess it comes down to what my ins will cover and what really makes sense.

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Kelly

highest 400
Pre op 352=48 pounds lost on my own!!
surgery 8/11/08 Im switched!
Current as of 9/8/08 304
Goal 180


I have made the Duodenal Switch my WLS of choice! I love love love my switch!

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TT Bear - Lucky Bear