Introduction

[Guest guest]

Welcome Joyce! The web site and this list are the best sources for

information. There is a link on the web site that says " start here. " That's a

very helpful link for helping you know what to do in what order. Also, the

manual is great, so print it out, or call the office and have them send you a

copy.

After months of research, I have determined that the MGB is by far the best

weight loss surgery choice for me.

Feel free to ask any questions you have on this list. People here are very

knowledgeable.

Sara

Jjtoan@... wrote:

> HELLO,

> MY NAME IS JOYCE AND I'M RESEARCHING THIS MGB. I WEIGH

> 324 LBS. AND I'M ON A LIST TO GET A GASTRIC BYPASS DONE HERE

> CLOSE TO ME. BUT IT WILL TAKE 3HRS. AND I'VE SEEN ALL THE THINGS

> ON THIS SITE AND I'M THINKING OF CHANGING DOCTORS AND GETTING

> THIS PROCEDURE DONE. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE WRITE ME AND LET ME

> KNOW WHERE TO START. I LIVE IN INDIANA, ACROSS THE RIVER FROM

> LOUISVILLE, KY.

>

> SINCERELY,

> JOYCE

>

[Guest guest]

Go for it Laurel!!! Joanne in Ohio

wippmd@... wrote:

> Hi! My name is Laurel and I am having MGB surgery in August. My 1st

> meeting with Dr R is Aug 1st; surgery soon after. I have already

> corresponded with many of you online. A quick synopsis of my journey

> is... I'm 33 years old and have been fat most of my life. I have

> tried every diet and exercise known to mankind with varying success.

> However, for the the past 4 1/2 years I have weighed over 200#. As I

> professed to be " accepting myself the way I am " I watched my weight

> creep up and up and became less and less happy with myself. I am

> agood person, I am a loving daughter/sister/auntie & friend. I am a

> compassionate and competetent physician (Family Medicine). I am fat.

> I don't want to wake up thinking about that and go to sleep thinking

> about that and spend much of my day feeling self-conscious about that

> anymore. I don't want to avoid mirrors and cameras. I want to go on

> hiking or scuba diving vacations with my loved ones and not avoid

> them because of my weight. I want a fresh start. I know MGB surgery

> is not a panacea. It is, however, a tool for me to rediscover myself

> and start fully experiencing life again. I look forward to talking

> with y'all in the future!

> Laurel

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[Guest guest]

Tia,

Check out the thread entitled " California Suregons " that I started

last week. Here is a quick summary:

Dr. K: Excellent staff, friendly environment, new hospital wing,

moderate experinece (133 DS suregeries), New to the lap. $2000

program fee, accepts most insurance.

Dr. A: Polite but overworked staff. Busy. Suregon is excellent and

really helpful with post-op problems. Extreamly experienced (>500

procedures). Conservative - does not do lap. Does not charge a

program fee, accepts most insurance (not Kiaser).

Dr. R: Extreamly busy, staff has high turnover rate. Surgeon is

extramly experienced (>500 surgeries) in both open and lap-assisted

(>150 surgeries). For members of Brown & Tolland group there is a

$3000 program fee. For others it will be $11,000 cash up front (with

reimbursement later for whatever you insurance decides to cover -

usually around $2500). Hospital accepts most insurance.

Any of the three surgeons here in California will do an excellent job

for you. Your choice depends both on your insurance, financial

situation, and personal preferences.

There has also been a very-very long thread on Lay vs. Open over the

last week or so. My position is that the lap is still

investigational for the " DS " .

Regarding the concept of doing only the restrictive portion of the

procedure, it has been done. It is only moderately effective because

the stomach will stretch. If you want this then your suregon will

need to make the stomach as small as possible -DR. Anthone routinely

does this.

Alternatively you could consider a partially malabsorptive procedure.

You common channel could be made longer (maybe 150cm) to reduce side

effects at the expense of some weight loss. Similarly you can have

the suregon make the aliminetary/bile split be 50/50 rather than

40/60 (Anthone does this routinely as well).

Alternatively you can go for the full procedure and then have the

insestinal part reversed if there are problems.

Hull

> Hi

> My name is Tia and I am new to this list. I posted to a smaller

list and did

> not get too many responses so I decided to post to this larger

list. I am

> considering either Dr. R or Dr. K for my DS surgery. Right now it

looks as

> if Dr. K will be doing my surgery, (Dr. Rabkins price may be too

high for me)

> but I am not 100% sure yet. I do want the Lap and I know that Dr.

K is just

> starting to do them. I live about 3 hrs away from Dr. K and 7 hrs

from

> Rabkin.

> I have already had a consult with Dr. R, my consult with Dr. K is

in October.

> I also have an appointment with Dr. Anthone in September, might as

well

> check out all the surgeons here in California.

> I have talked to Dr. R. about just having the " sleeve " part done,

he said he

> wasn't familiar on the outcome of that. I do know that Dr. E in

Virginia

> does this. The reason I was asking is because I do have MS

(multiple

> sclerosis) and I am concerned about getting enough protein and of

course all

> the other requirements needed to sustain me with having MS and of

course

> having excessive diarrhea especially if its uncontrollable (this

definitely

> would not be good with my MS). My MS is not bad, I do walk and

really have

> no problems. I do, however, tire very easy...this is a symptom of

MS. I

> have had some other problems in the past though regarding the MS,

such as

> numbness, headaches, and eye problems. I was on steroids which

caused me to

> gain even more weight. I know that if I get the weight off I will

feel much

> better, even if it just takes away some of the fatigue.

> I have discussed this with Dee in Dr. K's office, we talked about

doing a

> medial or proximal bypass instead of the distal....which I am sure

will be

> better for me due to my MS. I do not want more problems that will

make my MS

> worse.

> Anyway, I would appreciate input on this, also if there is someone

else that

> has had the DS or planning on having it that has MS or if anyone

has only had

> the " sleeve " or the medial or proximal I would love to hear from

you. Thanks

> again

> God Bless

> Tia

[Guest guest]

Tia,

Check out the thread entitled " California Suregons " that I started

last week. Here is a quick summary:

Dr. K: Excellent staff, friendly environment, new hospital wing,

moderate experinece (133 DS suregeries), New to the lap. $2000

program fee, accepts most insurance.

Dr. A: Polite but overworked staff. Busy. Suregon is excellent and

really helpful with post-op problems. Extreamly experienced (>500

procedures). Conservative - does not do lap. Does not charge a

program fee, accepts most insurance (not Kiaser).

Dr. R: Extreamly busy, staff has high turnover rate. Surgeon is

extramly experienced (>500 surgeries) in both open and lap-assisted

(>150 surgeries). For members of Brown & Tolland group there is a

$3000 program fee. For others it will be $11,000 cash up front (with

reimbursement later for whatever you insurance decides to cover -

usually around $2500). Hospital accepts most insurance.

Any of the three surgeons here in California will do an excellent job

for you. Your choice depends both on your insurance, financial

situation, and personal preferences.

There has also been a very-very long thread on Lay vs. Open over the

last week or so. My position is that the lap is still

investigational for the " DS " .

Regarding the concept of doing only the restrictive portion of the

procedure, it has been done. It is only moderately effective because

the stomach will stretch. If you want this then your suregon will

need to make the stomach as small as possible -DR. Anthone routinely

does this.

Alternatively you could consider a partially malabsorptive procedure.

You common channel could be made longer (maybe 150cm) to reduce side

effects at the expense of some weight loss. Similarly you can have

the suregon make the aliminetary/bile split be 50/50 rather than

40/60 (Anthone does this routinely as well).

Alternatively you can go for the full procedure and then have the

insestinal part reversed if there are problems.

Hull

> Hi

> My name is Tia and I am new to this list. I posted to a smaller

list and did

> not get too many responses so I decided to post to this larger

list. I am

> considering either Dr. R or Dr. K for my DS surgery. Right now it

looks as

> if Dr. K will be doing my surgery, (Dr. Rabkins price may be too

high for me)

> but I am not 100% sure yet. I do want the Lap and I know that Dr.

K is just

> starting to do them. I live about 3 hrs away from Dr. K and 7 hrs

from

> Rabkin.

> I have already had a consult with Dr. R, my consult with Dr. K is

in October.

> I also have an appointment with Dr. Anthone in September, might as

well

> check out all the surgeons here in California.

> I have talked to Dr. R. about just having the " sleeve " part done,

he said he

> wasn't familiar on the outcome of that. I do know that Dr. E in

Virginia

> does this. The reason I was asking is because I do have MS

(multiple

> sclerosis) and I am concerned about getting enough protein and of

course all

> the other requirements needed to sustain me with having MS and of

course

> having excessive diarrhea especially if its uncontrollable (this

definitely

> would not be good with my MS). My MS is not bad, I do walk and

really have

> no problems. I do, however, tire very easy...this is a symptom of

MS. I

> have had some other problems in the past though regarding the MS,

such as

> numbness, headaches, and eye problems. I was on steroids which

caused me to

> gain even more weight. I know that if I get the weight off I will

feel much

> better, even if it just takes away some of the fatigue.

> I have discussed this with Dee in Dr. K's office, we talked about

doing a

> medial or proximal bypass instead of the distal....which I am sure

will be

> better for me due to my MS. I do not want more problems that will

make my MS

> worse.

> Anyway, I would appreciate input on this, also if there is someone

else that

> has had the DS or planning on having it that has MS or if anyone

has only had

> the " sleeve " or the medial or proximal I would love to hear from

you. Thanks

> again

> God Bless

> Tia

[Guest guest]

Tia,

Going to chime in here. MS is a very serious thing and to my

understanding is affected by the covering of the myelin sheath. The

covering is primarily composed of fatty substances. Becuase of this

I have to question your choice of a surgery wich lowers fat

absorption. I am not saying that you shouldn't have DS but I

really want to caution you find a surgeon who has experience with

patients who have MS or who atleast has a strong working knowledge

of MS and it's treatment. As another post mentions you could have

the lower part reversed if it became neccessary but I don't think

anyone wants to go through more than one surgery.

> Hi

> My name is Tia and I am new to this list. I posted to a smaller

list and did

> not get too many responses so I decided to post to this larger list.

I am

> considering either Dr. R or Dr. K for my DS surgery. Right now it

looks as

> if Dr. K will be doing my surgery, (Dr. Rabkins price may be too

high for me)

> but I am not 100% sure yet. I do want the Lap and I know that Dr.

K is just

> starting to do them. I live about 3 hrs away from Dr. K and 7 hrs

from

> Rabkin.

> I have already had a consult with Dr. R, my consult with Dr. K is in

October.

> I also have an appointment with Dr. Anthone in September, might as

well

> check out all the surgeons here in California.

> I have talked to Dr. R. about just having the " sleeve " part done, he

said he

> wasn't familiar on the outcome of that. I do know that Dr. E in

Virginia

> does this. The reason I was asking is because I do have MS

(multiple

> sclerosis) and I am concerned about getting enough protein and of

course all

> the other requirements needed to sustain me with having MS and of

course

> having excessive diarrhea especially if its uncontrollable (this

definitely

> would not be good with my MS). My MS is not bad, I do walk and

really have

> no problems. I do, however, tire very easy...this is a symptom of

MS. I

> have had some other problems in the past though regarding the MS,

such as

> numbness, headaches, and eye problems. I was on steroids which

caused me to

> gain even more weight. I know that if I get the weight off I will

feel much

> better, even if it just takes away some of the fatigue.

> I have discussed this with Dee in Dr. K's office, we talked about

doing a

> medial or proximal bypass instead of the distal....which I am sure

will be

> better for me due to my MS. I do not want more problems that will

make my MS

> worse.

> Anyway, I would appreciate input on this, also if there is someone

else that

> has had the DS or planning on having it that has MS or if anyone has

only had

> the " sleeve " or the medial or proximal I would love to hear from

you. Thanks

> again

> God Bless

> Tia

[Guest guest]

Tia,

Going to chime in here. MS is a very serious thing and to my

understanding is affected by the covering of the myelin sheath. The

covering is primarily composed of fatty substances. Becuase of this

I have to question your choice of a surgery wich lowers fat

absorption. I am not saying that you shouldn't have DS but I

really want to caution you find a surgeon who has experience with

patients who have MS or who atleast has a strong working knowledge

of MS and it's treatment. As another post mentions you could have

the lower part reversed if it became neccessary but I don't think

anyone wants to go through more than one surgery.

> Hi

> My name is Tia and I am new to this list. I posted to a smaller

list and did

> not get too many responses so I decided to post to this larger list.

I am

> considering either Dr. R or Dr. K for my DS surgery. Right now it

looks as

> if Dr. K will be doing my surgery, (Dr. Rabkins price may be too

high for me)

> but I am not 100% sure yet. I do want the Lap and I know that Dr.

K is just

> starting to do them. I live about 3 hrs away from Dr. K and 7 hrs

from

> Rabkin.

> I have already had a consult with Dr. R, my consult with Dr. K is in

October.

> I also have an appointment with Dr. Anthone in September, might as

well

> check out all the surgeons here in California.

> I have talked to Dr. R. about just having the " sleeve " part done, he

said he

> wasn't familiar on the outcome of that. I do know that Dr. E in

Virginia

> does this. The reason I was asking is because I do have MS

(multiple

> sclerosis) and I am concerned about getting enough protein and of

course all

> the other requirements needed to sustain me with having MS and of

course

> having excessive diarrhea especially if its uncontrollable (this

definitely

> would not be good with my MS). My MS is not bad, I do walk and

really have

> no problems. I do, however, tire very easy...this is a symptom of

MS. I

> have had some other problems in the past though regarding the MS,

such as

> numbness, headaches, and eye problems. I was on steroids which

caused me to

> gain even more weight. I know that if I get the weight off I will

feel much

> better, even if it just takes away some of the fatigue.

> I have discussed this with Dee in Dr. K's office, we talked about

doing a

> medial or proximal bypass instead of the distal....which I am sure

will be

> better for me due to my MS. I do not want more problems that will

make my MS

> worse.

> Anyway, I would appreciate input on this, also if there is someone

else that

> has had the DS or planning on having it that has MS or if anyone has

only had

> the " sleeve " or the medial or proximal I would love to hear from

you. Thanks

> again

> God Bless

> Tia

[Guest guest]

Hi

Thank you so much for responding to my post, I do appreciate it.

You have given me some food for thought. Maybe I really do need to go with

just the " sleeve " part of the surgery. I do realize that I may have to wind

up dieting in the end, but at least I will be able to see a light at the end

of the tunnel.

I definitely do not want the RNY, I actually had a surgery date scheduled for

that and then I ran across the DS and so I canceled the RNY surgery.

I will see what Dr. A and Dr. Keshishian have to say about this.

Thanks again for replying to my message.

God Bless

Tia

<< Tia,

Going to chime in here. MS is a very serious thing and to my

understanding is affected by the covering of the myelin sheath. The

covering is primarily composed of fatty substances. Becuase of this

I have to question your choice of a surgery wich lowers fat

absorption. I am not saying that you shouldn't have DS but I

really want to caution you find a surgeon who has experience with

patients who have MS or who atleast has a strong working knowledge

of MS and it's treatment. As another post mentions you could have

the lower part reversed if it became neccessary but I don't think

anyone wants to go through more than one surgery.

> Hi

> My name is Tia and I am new to this list. I posted to a smaller

list and did

> not get too many responses so I decided to post to this larger list.

I am

> considering either Dr. R or Dr. K for my DS surgery. Right now it

looks as

> if Dr. K will be doing my surgery, (Dr. Rabkins price may be too

high for me)

> but I am not 100% sure yet. I do want the Lap and I know that Dr.

K is just

> starting to do them. I live about 3 hrs away from Dr. K and 7 hrs

from

> Rabkin.

> I have already had a consult with Dr. R, my consult with Dr. K is in

October.

> I also have an appointment with Dr. Anthone in September, might as

well

> check out all the surgeons here in California.

> I have talked to Dr. R. about just having the " sleeve " part done, he

said he

> wasn't familiar on the outcome of that. I do know that Dr. E in

Virginia

> does this. The reason I was asking is because I do have MS

(multiple

> sclerosis) and I am concerned about getting enough protein and of

course all

> the other requirements needed to sustain me with having MS and of

course

> having excessive diarrhea especially if its uncontrollable (this

definitely

> would not be good with my MS). My MS is not bad, I do walk and

really have

> no problems. I do, however, tire very easy...this is a symptom of

MS. I

> have had some other problems in the past though regarding the MS,

such as

> numbness, headaches, and eye problems. I was on steroids which

caused me to

> gain even more weight. I know that if I get the weight off I will

feel much

> better, even if it just takes away some of the fatigue.

> I have discussed this with Dee in Dr. K's office, we talked about

doing a

> medial or proximal bypass instead of the distal....which I am sure

will be

> better for me due to my MS. I do not want more problems that will

make my MS

> worse.

> Anyway, I would appreciate input on this, also if there is someone

else that

> has had the DS or planning on having it that has MS or if anyone has

only had

> the " sleeve " or the medial or proximal I would love to hear from

you. Thanks

> again

> God Bless

> Tia

>>

[Guest guest]

Hi

Thank you so much for responding to my post, I do appreciate it.

You have given me some food for thought. Maybe I really do need to go with

just the " sleeve " part of the surgery. I do realize that I may have to wind

up dieting in the end, but at least I will be able to see a light at the end

of the tunnel.

I definitely do not want the RNY, I actually had a surgery date scheduled for

that and then I ran across the DS and so I canceled the RNY surgery.

I will see what Dr. A and Dr. Keshishian have to say about this.

Thanks again for replying to my message.

God Bless

Tia

<< Tia,

Going to chime in here. MS is a very serious thing and to my

understanding is affected by the covering of the myelin sheath. The

covering is primarily composed of fatty substances. Becuase of this

I have to question your choice of a surgery wich lowers fat

absorption. I am not saying that you shouldn't have DS but I

really want to caution you find a surgeon who has experience with

patients who have MS or who atleast has a strong working knowledge

of MS and it's treatment. As another post mentions you could have

the lower part reversed if it became neccessary but I don't think

anyone wants to go through more than one surgery.

> Hi

> My name is Tia and I am new to this list. I posted to a smaller

list and did

> not get too many responses so I decided to post to this larger list.

I am

> considering either Dr. R or Dr. K for my DS surgery. Right now it

looks as

> if Dr. K will be doing my surgery, (Dr. Rabkins price may be too

high for me)

> but I am not 100% sure yet. I do want the Lap and I know that Dr.

K is just

> starting to do them. I live about 3 hrs away from Dr. K and 7 hrs

from

> Rabkin.

> I have already had a consult with Dr. R, my consult with Dr. K is in

October.

> I also have an appointment with Dr. Anthone in September, might as

well

> check out all the surgeons here in California.

> I have talked to Dr. R. about just having the " sleeve " part done, he

said he

> wasn't familiar on the outcome of that. I do know that Dr. E in

Virginia

> does this. The reason I was asking is because I do have MS

(multiple

> sclerosis) and I am concerned about getting enough protein and of

course all

> the other requirements needed to sustain me with having MS and of

course

> having excessive diarrhea especially if its uncontrollable (this

definitely

> would not be good with my MS). My MS is not bad, I do walk and

really have

> no problems. I do, however, tire very easy...this is a symptom of

MS. I

> have had some other problems in the past though regarding the MS,

such as

> numbness, headaches, and eye problems. I was on steroids which

caused me to

> gain even more weight. I know that if I get the weight off I will

feel much

> better, even if it just takes away some of the fatigue.

> I have discussed this with Dee in Dr. K's office, we talked about

doing a

> medial or proximal bypass instead of the distal....which I am sure

will be

> better for me due to my MS. I do not want more problems that will

make my MS

> worse.

> Anyway, I would appreciate input on this, also if there is someone

else that

> has had the DS or planning on having it that has MS or if anyone has

only had

> the " sleeve " or the medial or proximal I would love to hear from

you. Thanks

> again

> God Bless

> Tia

>>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tia and welcome! One of my best friends is about

125 pounds overweight and she has MS. (She has beta

shots every two days).

She would love the surgery but is concerned that it

might affect her MS. If you don't mind, please let me

know what your doc says about this, ok?

Good luck,

dee

--- dreamweavergirlus@... wrote:

> Tia,

> Going to chime in here. MS is a very serious

> thing and to my

> understanding is affected by the covering of the

> myelin sheath. The

> covering is primarily composed of fatty substances.

> Becuase of this

> I have to question your choice of a surgery wich

> lowers fat

> absorption. I am not saying that you shouldn't have

> DS but I

> really want to caution you find a surgeon who has

> experience with

> patients who have MS or who atleast has a strong

> working knowledge

> of MS and it's treatment. As another post mentions

> you could have

> the lower part reversed if it became neccessary but

> I don't think

> anyone wants to go through more than one surgery.---

> In

> duodenalswitch@y..., TiaNeeNee@a... wrote:

> > Hi

> > My name is Tia and I am new to this list. I

> posted to a smaller

> list and did

> > not get too many responses so I decided to post to

> this larger list.

> I am

> > considering either Dr. R or Dr. K for my DS

> surgery. Right now it

> looks as

> > if Dr. K will be doing my surgery, (Dr. Rabkins

> price may be too

> high for me)

> > but I am not 100% sure yet. I do want the Lap

> and I know that Dr.

> K is just

> > starting to do them. I live about 3 hrs away from

> Dr. K and 7 hrs

> from

> > Rabkin.

> > I have already had a consult with Dr. R, my

> consult with Dr. K is in

> October.

> > I also have an appointment with Dr. Anthone in

> September, might as

> well

> > check out all the surgeons here in California.

> > I have talked to Dr. R. about just having the

> " sleeve " part done, he

> said he

> > wasn't familiar on the outcome of that. I do know

> that Dr. E in

> Virginia

> > does this. The reason I was asking is because I

> do have MS

> (multiple

> > sclerosis) and I am concerned about getting enough

> protein and of

> course all

> > the other requirements needed to sustain me with

> having MS and of

> course

> > having excessive diarrhea especially if its

> uncontrollable (this

> definitely

> > would not be good with my MS). My MS is not bad,

> I do walk and

> really have

> > no problems. I do, however, tire very easy...this

> is a symptom of

> MS. I

> > have had some other problems in the past though

> regarding the MS,

> such as

> > numbness, headaches, and eye problems. I was on

> steroids which

> caused me to

> > gain even more weight. I know that if I get the

> weight off I will

> feel much

> > better, even if it just takes away some of the

> fatigue.

> > I have discussed this with Dee in Dr. K's office,

> we talked about

> doing a

> > medial or proximal bypass instead of the

> distal....which I am sure

> will be

> > better for me due to my MS. I do not want more

> problems that will

> make my MS

> > worse.

> > Anyway, I would appreciate input on this, also if

> there is someone

> else that

> > has had the DS or planning on having it that has

> MS or if anyone has

> only had

> > the " sleeve " or the medial or proximal I would

> love to hear from

> you. Thanks

> > again

> > God Bless

> > Tia

>

>

>

----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tia and welcome! One of my best friends is about

125 pounds overweight and she has MS. (She has beta

shots every two days).

She would love the surgery but is concerned that it

might affect her MS. If you don't mind, please let me

know what your doc says about this, ok?

Good luck,

dee

--- dreamweavergirlus@... wrote:

> Tia,

> Going to chime in here. MS is a very serious

> thing and to my

> understanding is affected by the covering of the

> myelin sheath. The

> covering is primarily composed of fatty substances.

> Becuase of this

> I have to question your choice of a surgery wich

> lowers fat

> absorption. I am not saying that you shouldn't have

> DS but I

> really want to caution you find a surgeon who has

> experience with

> patients who have MS or who atleast has a strong

> working knowledge

> of MS and it's treatment. As another post mentions

> you could have

> the lower part reversed if it became neccessary but

> I don't think

> anyone wants to go through more than one surgery.---

> In

> duodenalswitch@y..., TiaNeeNee@a... wrote:

> > Hi

> > My name is Tia and I am new to this list. I

> posted to a smaller

> list and did

> > not get too many responses so I decided to post to

> this larger list.

> I am

> > considering either Dr. R or Dr. K for my DS

> surgery. Right now it

> looks as

> > if Dr. K will be doing my surgery, (Dr. Rabkins

> price may be too

> high for me)

> > but I am not 100% sure yet. I do want the Lap

> and I know that Dr.

> K is just

> > starting to do them. I live about 3 hrs away from

> Dr. K and 7 hrs

> from

> > Rabkin.

> > I have already had a consult with Dr. R, my

> consult with Dr. K is in

> October.

> > I also have an appointment with Dr. Anthone in

> September, might as

> well

> > check out all the surgeons here in California.

> > I have talked to Dr. R. about just having the

> " sleeve " part done, he

> said he

> > wasn't familiar on the outcome of that. I do know

> that Dr. E in

> Virginia

> > does this. The reason I was asking is because I

> do have MS

> (multiple

> > sclerosis) and I am concerned about getting enough

> protein and of

> course all

> > the other requirements needed to sustain me with

> having MS and of

> course

> > having excessive diarrhea especially if its

> uncontrollable (this

> definitely

> > would not be good with my MS). My MS is not bad,

> I do walk and

> really have

> > no problems. I do, however, tire very easy...this

> is a symptom of

> MS. I

> > have had some other problems in the past though

> regarding the MS,

> such as

> > numbness, headaches, and eye problems. I was on

> steroids which

> caused me to

> > gain even more weight. I know that if I get the

> weight off I will

> feel much

> > better, even if it just takes away some of the

> fatigue.

> > I have discussed this with Dee in Dr. K's office,

> we talked about

> doing a

> > medial or proximal bypass instead of the

> distal....which I am sure

> will be

> > better for me due to my MS. I do not want more

> problems that will

> make my MS

> > worse.

> > Anyway, I would appreciate input on this, also if

> there is someone

> else that

> > has had the DS or planning on having it that has

> MS or if anyone has

> only had

> > the " sleeve " or the medial or proximal I would

> love to hear from

> you. Thanks

> > again

> > God Bless

> > Tia

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Bob,

There are usually a bunch of us chatting on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday

evenings. Give us your AOL or Netscape IM buddy name and one of us will

invite you into our chat. Tonight's chat starts in about 10 minutes (7:30

EDT)

Take care, Bill Werre

robert nickels wrote:

Hi,my name is Bob Nickels from Belfast,Maine, my E-Mail address is

bobbieo1999@...

In case anyone would like to chat, i'm very open and willing to discuss

my MSA. I was diagnosed three yrs ago. i try to keep a positive attitude

and do it a day at a time!!!!!!!

THANK YOU

BOB

[Guest guest]

Bob,

There are usually a bunch of us chatting on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday

evenings. Give us your AOL or Netscape IM buddy name and one of us will

invite you into our chat. Tonight's chat starts in about 10 minutes (7:30

EDT)

Take care, Bill Werre

robert nickels wrote:

Hi,my name is Bob Nickels from Belfast,Maine, my E-Mail address is

bobbieo1999@...

In case anyone would like to chat, i'm very open and willing to discuss

my MSA. I was diagnosed three yrs ago. i try to keep a positive attitude

and do it a day at a time!!!!!!!

THANK YOU

BOB

[Guest guest]

Welcome Beth. Just keep posting. It is a wonderful way to get to know

you.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

CHF 4/14/01 479 lbs.

SRVG 7/16/01 401 lbs.

Current Weight 335

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

On Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:53:35 -0000 " Beth "

writes:

> Hi.. I would like to introduce myself as a new member of the Graduate

>

> list. My name is Beth from Atlanta Georgia. I had Lap RNY

> two

> years ago on March 19, 2001. I have lost 200 pounds or 100% of my

> excess body weight to date. I had an Abdominoplasty and Mastopexy

> (w/ implants) on October 30, 2002. I am VERY pleased with my

> surgery

> results and continue to enjoy the ride. I am happy that this group

>

> is here. I do really well keeping my diet in check however, there

> are times when I need that little " extra " support. Thanks again for

>

> being here.

>

>

> Beth

> jbj_moore@...

>

>

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome Beth. Just keep posting. It is a wonderful way to get to know

you.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

CHF 4/14/01 479 lbs.

SRVG 7/16/01 401 lbs.

Current Weight 335

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

On Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:53:35 -0000 " Beth "

writes:

> Hi.. I would like to introduce myself as a new member of the Graduate

>

> list. My name is Beth from Atlanta Georgia. I had Lap RNY

> two

> years ago on March 19, 2001. I have lost 200 pounds or 100% of my

> excess body weight to date. I had an Abdominoplasty and Mastopexy

> (w/ implants) on October 30, 2002. I am VERY pleased with my

> surgery

> results and continue to enjoy the ride. I am happy that this group

>

> is here. I do really well keeping my diet in check however, there

> are times when I need that little " extra " support. Thanks again for

>

> being here.

>

>

> Beth

> jbj_moore@...

>

>

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi lynne,

I too have only been dealing with my graves diagnosis for a few months,

and I don't know how long its been in my body as well.

Just wanted to say hang in there.

You should start feeling somewhat better soon.

Graves does seem to effect moods.

I have experienced the argumentativeness, and teariness, then you can

throw in the hopelessness impatience, frustration, anger, and extreme

hyper mood as well.

My friends have been very tollerant of moods.

If you have a lot of good support.

Then you will make it to remission.

Good luck too you.

melissa r. green

Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand.

Mother Terresa

On Sun, 27 Apr 2003 00:58:13 -0500 " Gayle and Lynn "

writes:

> Hello Everyone,

>

> My name is Lynn and I have just been diagnosed with Graves' Disease.

> I have

> been looking through web pages this evening and trying to get an

> idea of

> what to expect. I am not sure how long this condition has been

> present in my

> body but am suspecting for a good while as my diagnosis came from

> the

> treatment of arterial fibrillation and many of the other symptoms

> have been

> around for years. I am taking PTU, Inderal, Coumatin, K, and have

> ativan. I

> have a couple questions if anyone feels like answering.

>

> 1. Since being diagnosed and beginning to take these medications, I

> have the

> most unreasonable, however transient, emotional/mental state. For

> instance I

> am cranky, argumentative and sometimes feel psychotic (last night, I

> tell

> you true, I was scared of an ice cream sundae). Will this continue?

> I have

> only been diagnosed and treated for a week.

>

> 2. If the PTU works, is that the " best " treatment, that is, does it

> carry

> the least side effects?

>

> 3. Does someone have " bad " and " good " days? Yesterday I felt like

> warmed

> over caca, but today I feel much better. Will there be a progress of

> sorts

> as I am treated?

>

>

> I live in Missouri, with my Irish Wolfhound, Huck, my son, Jim, and

> roomie

> Gayle. I used to be very active; I love to garden and fish. Now, I

> am the

> family couch weight, and doing a fine job.

>

> Best wishes,

> lynn

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Faith---i have a spcial needs daughter of my own---a bit different

circumstances and not one that I chose--but I wouldnt trade her for anything.

Ive got

several friends that have adopted special needs kids---you guys are a wonderful

group of people. Have you ever seen some of the poetry and stuff written

about special needs parents--im sure you hvae--i was just going to send it you

in

case you hadnt---CIndy

[Guest guest]

Faith---i have a spcial needs daughter of my own---a bit different

circumstances and not one that I chose--but I wouldnt trade her for anything.

Ive got

several friends that have adopted special needs kids---you guys are a wonderful

group of people. Have you ever seen some of the poetry and stuff written

about special needs parents--im sure you hvae--i was just going to send it you

in

case you hadnt---CIndy

[Guest guest]

Faith,

You deserve it. Only those with infinite amounts of patience and love

for those who can't take care of themselves are chosen to be one of the

special few to help others. I think it's wonderful!

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/293/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

Faith,

You deserve it. Only those with infinite amounts of patience and love

for those who can't take care of themselves are chosen to be one of the

special few to help others. I think it's wonderful!

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/293/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

Hi Joyce:-)

Welcome and the place I saw that saying was at Shrinners Hospital. It is one

more people should live by.

J

> From: Rickieann@...

> Reply-To: RSS-Support

> Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 03:10:26 -0000

> To: RSS-Support

> Subject: Introduction

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I just wanted to introduce myself. I am Danita's mother and the

> grandmother of Deianira. Danita and I were fortunate enough to

> attend the convention this year with Deianira. What an awesome

> weekend. I wish we could have had better news from our visit with

> Dr. H., but at least we have a much better understanding of what

> Daya is facing in her life and treatment plan.

>

> On the way home from Chicago Daya was talking about how much fun she

> had. She said she sure had a lot of memories to take home with her

> and the best part of memories is that they last forever.

>

> Thank you to everyone who gave us advice on how to cope with aspects

> of RSS treatment and ways to help Daya handle things.

>

> I once saw a placard on a desk somewhere ( I can't remember where)

> that said " No man ever stood so tall as when he stooped to help a

> child " . That certainly applies to all the wonderful people at Magic

> and the doctors who spend so much of their time to help these kids.

>

> God Bless all of you and all of the children---Joyce

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

welcome allison. i'm jennifer, sahm to 4 year and 8 month old benjamin. and

wife to currently deployed air force man david. i had LAP RNY 3-12-04 and am 10

weeks pregnant (not suggested!) i had infertility problems pre WLS and so did

hubby, but apparently once you start to lose all that waight it makes you very

fertile, so double up on birth control! LOL...right now all i have going on is

extreme tiredness and major nausea and puking which is not good since i struggle

to get any food in to begin with. i am down 106 lbs and feel great other wise

and have had no complication during surgery or with pregnancy yet. all my labs

are coming up all good all around. jsut drink lots of water and take your

vitamins and eat what you can. hope you like the board, i love it here.

aka mom2ben99 (jennilee75@...)

Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

http://www.marykay.com/koopmans

I have all your summer care needs...tanning lotion, sunblock, even sunblock for

your lips, get yours today!

Introduction

Hello everyone!

My name is Alison M. I had wls on March 15, 2004, and I am already

down about 85 pounds. Unfortunately, I have about 100 more pounds

to go, but one day at a time, I will get there. I was infertile

before wls, and the repro endo would not touch me at 385 pounds. I

will wait until at least next summer, but I hope to start trying

again at that time - I will be about 16 month out from surgery. As a

matter of fact, my GYN had wls by my surgeon in Nov 2003, so I know

I will be in great hands during my pregnancy.

I had to leave the other boards where pre ops are being talked out

of surgery, and everyone is STILL talking about all of the risks of

surgery... I have heard enough of all that, and since I am having

NO problems (no offense, of course to those who may be having

problems), and am ready to hear all of the ups and downs of

pregnancy after WLS, since that is my ultimate goal.

I will be 36 in early September, so hopefully I will be able to get

more than one baby out of the deal. Hopefully DH and I will be able

to do this without the re, but I may still have to go the IVF route,

since he has issues as well.

Congrats to all the new Mommies, good luck to all of those who are

trying, and I look forward to getting to knowing all of you!

Alison in DE

rny 3/15/04

-85lbs

not trying to conceive just yet!!

Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

[Guest guest]

Nice to meet you !!

Aliaon M

----Original Message-----

From: Koopmans

Subject: Re: Introduction

>>w elcome allison. i'm jennifer, sahm to 4 year and 8 month old

benjamin. and wife to currently deployed air force man david. i had

LAP RNY 3-12-04 and am 10 weeks pregnant (not suggested!)

aka mom2ben99 (jennilee75@...)

Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

http://www.marykay.com/koopmans

I have all your summer care needs...tanning lotion, sunblock, even

sunblock for your lips, get yours today!

Introduction

Hello everyone!

My name is Alison M. I had wls on March 15, 2004, and I am already

down about 85 pounds. Unfortunately, I have about 100 more pounds

to go, but one day at a time, I will get there. I was infertile

before wls, and the repro endo would not touch me at 385 pounds. I

will wait until at least next summer, but I hope to start trying

again at that time - I will be about 16 month out from surgery. As a

matter of fact, my GYN had wls by my surgeon in Nov 2003, so I know

I will be in great hands during my pregnancy.

I had to leave the other boards where pre ops are being talked out

of surgery, and everyone is STILL talking about all of the risks of

surgery... I have heard enough of all that, and since I am having

NO problems (no offense, of course to those who may be having

problems), and am ready to hear all of the ups and downs of

pregnancy after WLS, since that is my ultimate goal.

I will be 36 in early September, so hopefully I will be able to get

more than one baby out of the deal. Hopefully DH and I will be able

to do this without the re, but I may still have to go the IVF route,

since he has issues as well.

Congrats to all the new Mommies, good luck to all of those who are

trying, and I look forward to getting to knowing all of you!

Alison in DE

rny 3/15/04

-85lbs

not trying to conceive just yet!!

Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy~

Thanks for the welcome. Congratulations on your current pregnancy. How

long have you been a post op? I am almost 7 months post op so that's what

makes me a little bit nervous but I am also a Christian and totally trust that

God will take care of me ) When is your due date?

Hi !

Welcome! You are in the right place. I don't think I would have gotten

pregnant without WLS and my weight loss. It has made me a much healthier

person

and able to sustain a pregnancy. I miscarried once after WLS, but I really

think it was because I became pregnant too early after surgery. I was only 8

months postop. This pregnancy has been much better. I've had no morning

sickness and very little nausua. I think my eating habits have really prepared

me for pregnancy. BTW.. I just turned 34. DH is 41. This will be my first

child.

Everything is great for me. I consider myself a sucess story! Hope you are

too soon!

Sandy

(Buffalo,NY)

[Guest guest]

Hi !

Welcome! You are in the right place. I don't think I would have gotten

pregnant without WLS and my weight loss. It has made me a much healthier person

and able to sustain a pregnancy. I miscarried once after WLS, but I really

think it was because I became pregnant too early after surgery. I was only 8

months postop. This pregnancy has been much better. I've had no morning

sickness and very little nausua. I think my eating habits have really prepared

me for pregnancy. BTW.. I just turned 34. DH is 41. This will be my first

child.

Everything is great for me. I consider myself a sucess story! Hope you are too

soon!

Sandy

(Buffalo,NY)

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm due 3/17/05 - St. Patty's Day!! I'm 18 months post op. I did get

pregnant 9 months post op, but had a miscarriage. This one is doing much

better.

I believe too that God knows our plan. Things happen for a reason. I'm a

firm believer.

Don't be nervous, just take good care of yourself. It's all your baby can

ask of you.

Smiles,

Sandy

-- Re: Re: introduction

Hi Sandy~

Thanks for the welcome. Congratulations on your current pregnancy. How

long have you been a post op? I am almost 7 months post op so that's what

makes me a little bit nervous but I am also a Christian and totally trust

that

God will take care of me ) When is your due date?

Hi !

Welcome! You are in the right place. I don't think I would have gotten

pregnant without WLS and my weight loss. It has made me a much healthier

person

and able to sustain a pregnancy. I miscarried once after WLS, but I really

think it was because I became pregnant too early after surgery. I was only

8

months postop. This pregnancy has been much better. I've had no morning

sickness and very little nausua. I think my eating habits have really

prepared

me for pregnancy. BTW.. I just turned 34. DH is 41. This will be my first

child.

Everything is great for me. I consider myself a sucess story! Hope you

are

too soon!

Sandy

(Buffalo,NY)