Guest guest Posted January 1, 2001 Report Share Posted January 1, 2001 Hi everyone. I have posted here a couple times, but never introduced myself. Anyhow, my name is Maggie and I am 5'5 " and about 255#. I have a BMI of 43 with the standard height/weight calculator, but have found a calculator that uses strictly measurements, not weight, and got a 57 on that one. Ouch! I guess if you carry more weight in the abdominal area it gives a higher BMI. I am seriously considering the lap BPD/DS and am looking at a five hour drive (each way) to have it done. I chose the DS for a variety of reasons, no tiny pouch, hope of a somewhat normal life after losing the weight (purtaining to food), keeping as many natural parts as possible, low accurance of regain (malabsorption), and the lap procedure for the quicker recovery and smaller scars. I do have some questions on the lap procedure pertaining to recovery rate. I do have a few questions. For those who traveled a distance for your surgery, how was the ride home? How long were you in the hospital? Were you allowed to go home or did you have to stay close to the hospital for a while? Another thing, I have seen people talk about having " drains " , is this just for RNY's, open procedures, DS's..., all of the above? Any info that is specific to the lap procedure. I do know the lap is a more difficult surgery and takes longer on the table, and that the recovery rate is faster. I am in pretty good health, low BP, cholesterol is high, 232, but overall I do pretty good for my size. Oh yeah, I am 36. Young enough that age isn't a big factor. I heal quick and have had several other surgeries. Nothing in the abdominal area though. Fractured skull, knee reconstructions... stuff like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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