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> Robin, it's a laproscopic minimally invasive procedure that removes

about 80 % of your

> stomach and doesnt need fills or leave port holes. Also it doesnt

rerout your stomach.

>

Does Dr.A perform the sleeve operation? If so or not, who does and

does anyone know the price?

Thanks again..

Robyn in CO

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Yes, Dr. Aceves does the sleeve procedure. Not sure of the price, I did know but I forgot. I do recall thinking that between fills and aftercare the sleeve is cheaper in the end.On Nov 19, 2007 10:01 PM, castloyale <

roboothe@...> wrote:

>

> Robin, it's a laproscopic minimally invasive procedure that removes

about 80 % of your

> stomach and doesnt need fills or leave port holes. Also it doesnt

rerout your stomach.

>

Does Dr.A perform the sleeve operation? If so or not, who does and

does anyone know the price?

Thanks again..

Robyn in CO

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I think it has a lot to do with how much you want to

lose. If you need to lose more than 100 lbs the band

looks better ( from the research I have done ).

Sleeve, what I had done, allows you to lose less

,about 60-90lbs max. For me that will be enough, and

after 2 1/2 wweks have already lost 30lbs. It

restricts you in the same way as banding,the portions

will( or ought to be) a lot smaller. Had 1 oz of grits

and a poached egg for breakfast and that was still

more than I could eat. The pain(which was negligible)

is about the same too,so if you want a less-upkeep op

gor for the sleeve. The only problem with the

sleeve:it's a lifetime change of eating habits,if you

EVER eat as much as before you will get big again

since the pouch can stretch in time.I've seen it in an

acquaintance who was round as a butterball 5 years

after her op because she started eating everything

again and her pouch stretched out. C.M.

--- mathesfamily13 <mathesfamily13@...> wrote:

> with the sleeve that dosen't require a return visit

> because i am

> really on a fixed income but need surgery, as with

> the band have to

> come back to get filled, help in making my decision

> would be greatly

> appreciated, not that i'm despart but really need

> more info and is

> there anyone from ohio that has had this done can

> you let me know or

> give me names thanks so much.

>

>

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I am 6 months out with the sleeve ad have lost 90 pounds. I have slowed down but I still lose about 1 1/2 pounds a week. I had no problems and only took 3 days off work. I wanted a low maintainance after surgery but my daughter had the lap band and she has lost over 150 pounds but has to go in for fills. She would have done the sleeve if it had been avail when she had her surgery. Either one you choose will greatly help you lose weight and become the person you really are. I know because it has relly helped me and my daughter.

Good luck and ask me any questions and I will try to answer.

Mercer

From: gnaedigunde@...Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 10:49:04 -0800Subject: Re: sleeve

I think it has a lot to do with how much you want tolose. If you need to lose more than 100 lbs the bandlooks better ( from the research I have done ).Sleeve, what I had done, allows you to lose less,about 60-90lbs max. For me that will be enough, andafter 2 1/2 wweks have already lost 30lbs. Itrestricts you in the same way as banding,the portionswill( or ought to be) a lot smaller. Had 1 oz of gritsand a poached egg for breakfast and that was stillmore than I could eat. The pain(which was negligible)is about the same too,so if you want a less-upkeep opgor for the sleeve. The only problem with thesleeve:it's a lifetime change of eating habits,if youEVER eat as much as before you will get big againsince the pouch can stretch in time.I've seen it in anacquaintance who was round as a butterball 5 yearsafter her op because she started eating everythingagain and her pouch stretched out. C.M.--- mathesfamily13 <mathesfamily13 > wrote:> with the sleeve that dosen't require a return visit> because i am > really on a fixed income but need surgery, as with> the band have to > come back to get filled, help in making my decision> would be greatly > appreciated, not that i'm despart but really need> more info and is > there anyone from ohio that has had this done can> you let me know or > give me names thanks so much.> > __________________________________________________________Never miss a thing. Make your home page. http://www./r/hs Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. Get it now!

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I'm sure people are sick, sick, sick, of me making this point, but you posed the question about sleeve vs band, so I will say it again. If you can eat too much with a sleeve, there is NOTHING you can do about it. If you can eat too much with a band, you get a fill - you aren't left w/o options. That is my biggest push for the band. Follow up has not been a big deal for me. I had one fill that wasn't enough, 2 weeks later I had another fill and it was PERFECT for 8 months! I could have made it to goal but was tired of struggling, so I had another fill and I'm back to perfect. I have been banded for 1 yr and I made it to goal (-90lbs) in 11 months. I have now lost 97lbs total! Keep researching and find which option is best for you. Also, keep asking

questions, it is the best way to get all the info you can.Take care, Cyrenawww.cyrenaweeks.blogspot.com240/140/145DOB: 1/19/07 sleeve

with the sleeve that dosen't require a return visit because i am

really on a fixed income but need surgery, as with the band have to

come back to get filled, help in making my decision would be greatly

appreciated, not that i'm despart but really need more info and is

there anyone from ohio that has had this done can you let me know or

give me names thanks so much.

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Cyrena...I'm thinking there might be a misunderstanding about how the sleeve works.Maybe think of it this way. The band does for us what the body does naturally for sleeve patients. We aim for fills to do what the body does anyway. Food is absorbed very slowly to the GI system. It's kinda sorta like natural restriction.

With an empty pouch if you drink water it goes right through your stoma, right? With a sleeve if you drink water you have to wait a good 30 minutes for it to drain to the GI system. Change that water to food, what will happen? Make that food solid protein and how long before a sleeve drains to the GI system? A long time, hours.

There are pros and cons to every surgery type. ALL of them. With a sleeve the inside of the stomach is about the diameter of a man's pinky finger but a little longer and in the shape of a banana. It's pretty hard to overeat. It's exactly like trying to overeat with good band restriction so that's why it doesn't really mean anything to compare overeating with band vs. sleeve. Just like a band one can eat beyond a sleeve. If one doesn't do well with a band due to food choices they are not likely to do well with a sleeve due to food choices.

I prefer not to push any surgery type because each person has different eating issues. What works for you might not work well for another. In my band right now I have 0.7cc. I have hardly any restriction. I would need at least double that to have normal bandster restriction. But for me as long as I have enough of a fill that I can't eat bread and assorted white carbs. I can eat a bandster portion and in 10 minutes guzzle a 16oz bottle of water because the food has already traveled to my bigger stomach. So as you can see I have virtually no restriction. I'm finally at a point where I'm fine with bandster portions and hardly any restriction. That is due to my food choices and working on head hunger. So for ME a sleeve would be ideal.

If someone doesn't have local follow up care a sleeve would be ideal. For someone who doesn't want to deal with fills and such, a sleeve would be best for them. My friend I wrote of earlier that eats 800 calories a day in good food and 3000 calories a day in bad food would probably do better with a sleeve than she does with a band. She would have to wait to drink her calories, she couldn't just sit and drink and drink and drink her Chocolate. She's a binge person.

For someone who doesn't want a bigger surgery a band would be better. For someone who is not ready for " forever " a band would be ideal. For someone who is high risk for surgical complications a band is better. Each person has their own unique issues and there isn't a single surgery type out there that is right for everyone. Each person has to think through what their specific eating issues are and what surgery type is best for them.

On Feb 3, 2008 8:05 PM, Cyrena Weeks <cyrenaweeks@...> wrote:

I'm sure people are sick, sick, sick, of me making this point, but you posed the question about sleeve vs band, so I will say it again. If you can eat too much with a sleeve, there is NOTHING you can do about it. If you can eat too much with a band, you get a fill - you aren't left w/o options. That is my biggest push for the band. Follow up has not been a big deal for me. I had one fill that wasn't enough, 2 weeks later I had another fill and it was PERFECT for 8 months! I could have made it to goal but was tired of struggling, so I had another fill and I'm back to perfect. I have been banded for 1 yr and I made it to goal (-90lbs) in 11 months. I have now lost 97lbs total! Keep researching and find which option is best for you. Also, keep asking

questions, it is the best way to get all the info you can.Take care, Cyrenawww.cyrenaweeks.blogspot.com240/140/145

DOB: 1/19/07 sleeve

with the sleeve that dosen't require a return visit because i am

really on a fixed income but need surgery, as with the band have to

come back to get filled, help in making my decision would be greatly

appreciated, not that i'm despart but really need more info and is

there anyone from ohio that has had this done can you let me know or

give me names thanks so much.

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I think I need to put in my two cents worth with this post. There are some advantages to the sleeve over the band and the aftercare is probably the biggest advantage there is. I can't say too much about the actual success of the sleeve procedure because I really don't know enough about it. But, I CAN speak about the potential aftercare issues with the band because, in my particular case, it seems unending. So, that being said, let me tell you what I have had to do. I sas banded in Feb. 06. My first fill was in May 06. My second fill wasn't until October 06. The first fill was great. The second fill was problematic to the point where I had to have an unfill due to complete blockage. That expense required traveling to Atlanta, Georgia from Mobile, Alabama because there was no one near me who would see a Mexican banded patient. I had a good bit taken out and went all the way back

home. However, still struggling a week later to get anything other than warm apple juice required me to travel back to Atlanta for another unfill...this time, a complete unfill. The next expense came months later when, after determining that my port seem to be damaged/infected or something, I had to have it removed. This required another trip to Mexicali and another surgery. I was portless for about three months and then, traveled back to Mexicali and had more surgery to put in another port. And, at that same time, I had to have my gallbladder removed. Now, I am, once again, having port issues and know I need to go back to Mexico to have it checked out and I am just keeping my fingers crossed that it won't mean MORE surgery. Now, even though I have had all of these issues, I would not trade my band and the life I have gained from it for any amount of money in this

world! My life is so much more complete since losing down to my goal weight and all of these other issues have, too me, just been little bumps or potholes in an amazing journey that I am now on. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't think twice about it. The positive outcome has far outweighed the frustrating issues I have had to deal with. I tell you all of this not to scare you away from the band because I can't help but reccommend a lapband because, for me, it has been the answer to my prayers. It has worked for me and I am thrilled with the results. However, my bank account has sufferred a bit so I have had to realign some of my priorities in order to handle these extra expenses. J Just know, in your decision making, that there is always the potential, no matter which surgery you select, for some unforeseen problems. The amount you pay on the day of surgery

may or may not be all you will ever have to pay out for WLS. There is always the potential. Good luck on your decision and keep us informed. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.aweeks@...> wrote: I'm sure people are sick, sick, sick, of me making this point, but you posed the question about sleeve vs band, so I will say it again. If you can eat too much with a sleeve, there is NOTHING you can do about

it. If you can eat too much with a band, you get a fill - you aren't left w/o options. That is my biggest push for the band. Follow up has not been a big deal for me. I had one fill that wasn't enough, 2 weeks later I had another fill and it was PERFECT for 8 months! I could have made it to goal but was tired of struggling, so I had another fill and I'm back to perfect. I have been banded for 1 yr and I made it to goal (-90lbs) in 11 months. I have now lost 97lbs total! Keep researching and find which option is best for you. Also, keep asking questions, it is the best way to get all the info you can.Take care, Cyrenawww.cyrenaweeks.blogspot.com240/140/145DOB: 1/19/07 sleeve with the sleeve that dosen't require a return visit because i am really on a fixed income but need surgery, as with the band have to come back to get filled, help in making my decision would be greatly appreciated, not that i'm despart but really need more info and is there anyone from ohio that has had this done can you let me know or give me names thanks so much.

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I chose the Sleeve because of the lack of follow up care, fewer possible complications in the long run, the higher EWL %, and the removal of the grehilin hormone. Hunger just isn't an issue anymore. Provided I have my protien shake, I can easily go all day without eating and no feet hungry. Many days I'll have a 32oz protien shake (milk, ice, frozen berries, protien powder, sometimes yogurt) that I sip throughout the day. It gives me just under my 60gs of protien, and I won't eat until I get home at night. Then I'll usually have something small, like cottage cheese or mashed potatos.

The research I have seen puts the EWL of the Sleeve at higher than the band, more akin to an RNY procedure. I had 80lbs to lose and have lost 28lbs so far. (Give or take, The scale said I gained a pound in my sleep this morning).

This chart gives you a good side by side comparison of the surgeries:

http://www.lapsf.com/weight-loss-surgeries.html

Another upside, which can also be a downside, is that most of the patients I have heard from (on OH.com) have little or no food intolereances. They can eat whatever they want, just in teeny tiny portions. Some patients have reported that they tastes have changed. For example I've heard some people say they no longer eat bread, not because they don't like it but because they don't like the taste or texture anymore. With either procedure, band or sleeve, it is only restrictive. You can only restrict how much you eat, not what. Controling that is entirely up to you and will largely determine your success.

sleeve

with the sleeve that dosen't require a return visit because i am really on a fixed income but need surgery, as with the band have to come back to get filled, help in making my decision would be greatly appreciated, not that i'm despart but really need more info and is there anyone from ohio that has had this done can you let me know or give me names thanks so much.

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even though i am a bandster - i think another good point with the sleeve is that you cannot cheat the sleeve. i know that there are some foods that can slide right thru my band and i can cheat (i know i know it is only cheating on and hurting myself - but i am guilty of it once in a while). although right now i have to be extremely careful and cautious at all times since i dont have a port and i am pretty darn tight right now. anyway.....just another thought. caprisele <Sky_of_Gin@...> wrote: I chose the Sleeve because of the lack of follow up care, fewer possible complications in the long run, the higher EWL %, and the removal of the grehilin hormone. Hunger just isn't an issue anymore. Provided I have my protien shake, I can easily go all day without eating and no feet hungry. Many days I'll have a 32oz protien shake (milk, ice, frozen berries, protien powder, sometimes yogurt) that I sip throughout the day. It gives me just under my 60gs of protien, and I won't eat until I get home at night. Then I'll usually have something small, like cottage cheese or mashed potatos. The research I have seen puts the EWL of the Sleeve at higher than the band, more akin to an RNY procedure. I had 80lbs to lose and have lost 28lbs so far. (Give or take, The scale said I gained a pound in my sleep this morning). This chart gives you a good side by side comparison of the surgeries: http://www.lapsf.com/weight-loss-surgeries.html Another upside, which can also be a

downside, is that most of the patients I have heard from (on OH.com) have little or no food intolereances. They can eat whatever they want, just in teeny tiny portions. Some patients have reported that they tastes have changed. For example I've heard some people say they no longer eat bread, not because they don't like it but because they don't like the taste or texture anymore. With either procedure, band or sleeve, it is only restrictive. You can only restrict how much you eat, not what. Controling that is entirely up to you and will largely determine your success. sleeve with the sleeve that dosen't require a return visit because i am really on a fixed income but need surgery, as with the band have to come back to get filled, help in making my decision would be greatly appreciated, not that i'm despart but really need more info and is there anyone from ohio that has had this done can you let me know or give me names thanks so much. Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

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will band patients and sleeve patients pls weigh in on the pros and cons and differences....pls. Thanks Kaye in New Braunfels Texascmcintyre5123 <cmcintyre5123@...> wrote: Hi joyed reading about your success. I want to get the sleeve. I will be going by myself. Anyone have any ideas?cindy

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I'm banded, was banded 12/06. Lost 112#, 100% of my excess weight. I was a 41.9BMI, now my BMI is 23.3. After my tummy tuck it will be around 21.5.I am thrilled with the results but honestly, if I had it all to do over again I'd get a sleeve. The surgical risks are a bit larger with the sleeve but after the first 30 days LONG term complications are much less. There are no fills, unfills, restriction issues, port pain, slips, erosion, etc. It's a bit like being at your sweet spot without fills forever.

However, it is a " forever " procedure. There is no going back. When I was first banded the idea of " forever " was spooky for me. In looking back I don't think I ever really believed the band would work. So when it did not work I could say that at least I tried then have it removed. Imagine my surprise when it did work. ;o) Today, 112# lighter and at goal, I can't imagine ever wanting it reversed. For what reason would I ever want to regain excess weight? The only reason to have a band removed is because of band related problems such as slips or erosion.

Regardless of the band or sleeve you still have to watch what goes in your mouth. The band does not absorb calories, nor does the sleeve. You still have to make wise food choices. If you eat candy, cookies, lots of white carbs... you are not going to lose weight.

One thing with a sleeve vs. a band... you HAVE to go to a GOOD surgeon. Sleeves are trickier than bands and not just any surgeon can do them. I've been considering changing to a sleeve (Dr. A disagrees, he doesn't see the need since I'm at goal and doing well) but if I do convert to a sleeve, only Dr. A will do it. I am the queen of research and I know which docs do them well and Dr. A is probably the best for anything tricky. Anyone can do the easy stuff, very few can do the tricky procedures safely. Dr. A also oversews the staple line to prevent leaks. Leaks can happen to the best of surgeons. Sometimes it's the doc's fault, sometimes it is just one of those things that happen. Leaks are a complication and potential risk of this surgery. Dr. A has done 160 of them and never had a leak. I think it's because of the extra precautions he takes that others do not as well as the fact that he can do the tricky stuff.

I just can't stress enough how important it is to go to a good surgeon. I post on other boards and there are two people that did not go to great surgeons. We have become friends over time and I have watched their struggles from going to bad surgeons. One had a band and she is struggling with an infection for three years now. She has an off brand of band... Heliog... something, I forget the spelling. Nobody uses that band, I figure there must be a reason for that. ;o) She has battled an infection for three years and is looking at possibly losing her band. Matter of fact, she is considering changing her after care doc from a US doc that isn't helping (actually, making it worse) to Dr. Aceves because she wants it resolved once and for all. Another is a sleeve patient that went to a bad doc and now she regrets not going to Dr. Aceves.

Either procedure is effective if you work the tool. It's personal preference which one you want. Just remember, you still have to watch your food choices and not eat until you are Thanksgiving Day full.

Good luck to you!On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 10:05 AM, kaye stewart <comalriverswimmer@...> wrote:

will band patients and sleeve patients pls weigh in on the pros and cons and differences....pls. Thanks Kaye in New Braunfels Texascmcintyre5123 <cmcintyre5123@...> wrote:

Hi joyed reading about your success. I want to get the sleeve. I will be going by myself. Anyone have any ideas?cindy Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

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(Bipley) Who did your tummy tuck??Bipley <Bipley@...> wrote: I'm banded, was banded 12/06. Lost 112#, 100% of my excess weight. I was a 41.9BMI, now my BMI is 23.3. After my tummy tuck it will be around 21.5.I am thrilled with the results but honestly, if I had it all to do over again I'd get a sleeve. The surgical risks are a bit larger with the sleeve but after the first 30 days LONG term complications are much less. There are no fills, unfills, restriction issues, port pain, slips, erosion, etc.

It's a bit like being at your sweet spot without fills forever.However, it is a "forever" procedure. There is no going back. When I was first banded the idea of "forever" was spooky for me. In looking back I don't think I ever really believed the band would work. So when it did not work I could say that at least I tried then have it removed. Imagine my surprise when it did work. ;o) Today, 112# lighter and at goal, I can't imagine ever wanting it reversed. For what reason would I ever want to regain excess weight? The only reason to have a band removed is because of band related problems such as slips or erosion.Regardless of the band or sleeve you still have to watch what goes in your mouth. The band does not absorb calories, nor does the sleeve. You still have to make wise food choices. If you eat candy, cookies, lots of white carbs... you are not going to lose weight.One thing with

a sleeve vs. a band... you HAVE to go to a GOOD surgeon. Sleeves are trickier than bands and not just any surgeon can do them. I've been considering changing to a sleeve (Dr. A disagrees, he doesn't see the need since I'm at goal and doing well) but if I do convert to a sleeve, only Dr. A will do it. I am the queen of research and I know which docs do them well and Dr. A is probably the best for anything tricky. Anyone can do the easy stuff, very few can do the tricky procedures safely. Dr. A also oversews the staple line to prevent leaks. Leaks can happen to the best of surgeons. Sometimes it's the doc's fault, sometimes it is just one of those things that happen. Leaks are a complication and potential risk of this surgery. Dr. A has done 160 of them and never had a leak. I think it's because of the extra precautions he takes that others do not as well as the fact that he can do the tricky stuff.I just

can't stress enough how important it is to go to a good surgeon. I post on other boards and there are two people that did not go to great surgeons. We have become friends over time and I have watched their struggles from going to bad surgeons. One had a band and she is struggling with an infection for three years now. She has an off brand of band... Heliog... something, I forget the spelling. Nobody uses that band, I figure there must be a reason for that. ;o) She has battled an infection for three years and is looking at possibly losing her band. Matter of fact, she is considering changing her after care doc from a US doc that isn't helping (actually, making it worse) to Dr. Aceves because she wants it resolved once and for all. Another is a sleeve patient that went to a bad doc and now she regrets not going to Dr. Aceves.Either procedure is effective if you work the tool. It's personal preference which one you

want. Just remember, you still have to watch your food choices and not eat until you are Thanksgiving Day full. Good luck to you! On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 10:05 AM, kaye stewart <comalriverswimmer > wrote: will band patients and sleeve patients pls weigh in on the pros and cons and differences....pls. Thanks Kaye in New Braunfels Texas cmcintyre5123 <cmcintyre5123 > wrote: Hi joyed reading about your success. I want to get the sleeve. I will be going by myself. Anyone have any

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I haven't had it done yet but I'm thinking of Dr. Laque. Not sure of the spelling. He's in Mexicali and works out of Almater.On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 12:13 PM, jessica briones <bjessicana@...> wrote:

(Bipley) Who did your tummy tuck??

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No, I don't believe he does yet.On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 3:35 PM, jessica briones <bjessicana@...> wrote:

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Hello everyone,

For the woman who asked about how she'd feel taking care of her two girls, I think you might want some extra help for the first 7-10 days post op. I had my surgery 01/08/08, flew back to the east coast on 01/14/08 and went back to work AND school the next day. You will be tired, you're not supposed to lift anything over 15lbs, and you'll be sore. You can do it, but extra help would be really handy.

I also suggest to ANYONE doing a flight post op to get the wheelchair assistance when you check in for your return flight. It was really helpful.

I personally chose my surgery because of the lack of follow up care, higher excess weightloss, and lack of long term issues. Bandsters will always have to worry about fills, unfills, erosions, slips, flipped ports, punctured tubing, etc. I had one surgery and I'm done. I can tolerate any food, but I choose not to eat bread. I don't care for the way it sits in my stomach. I eat small, 3oz portions and they fill me up. I have had a couple of episodes of sliming and I've thrown up a couple of times, because I either ate too much or ate too fast. This has gotten better as I've learned how my body reacts to food. I also had one episode of constipation, but exlax cured that quite well. I do have to make sure I get my water intake or my body will let me know in a major way.

Aside from that, I can eat anything without problem. My tastes have changed, I hardly ever eat bread because I don't like the feeling. I also avoid heavy startched veggies like potatos because they give me a "heavy" feeling. I avoid sweets because they all seem SO sweet now.

So far I'm 6wks out from surgery and I'm down 35lb, with 40-45lbs left to go before I hit goal.

Regards,

le

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Ok...let us know when he does....or do you have a phone number?Bipley <Bipley@...> wrote: No, I don't believe he does yet. On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 3:35 PM, jessica briones <bjessicana > wrote: Does he have a website? or anything to see his

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I lost it but Nina has it.On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 3:57 PM, jessica briones <bjessicana@...> wrote:

Ok...let us know when he does....or do you have a phone number?

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dear diana, please tell me what to do. I have reached

plateau after plateau. Each time I lose some i'm on a

plateau for days. Have lost 40 lbs since 1/17 but

that's where it stands. How did you get over plateaus?

I hads the same sleeve as you did and would like to go

faster. help!! Thanks christa p.s. my caloric intake

NEVER gets over 650 and i do vigorous exercising every

day for 15 min.

--- Mercer <diamercer@...> wrote:

>

> I am 6 months out with the sleeve ad have lost 90

> pounds. I have slowed down but I still lose about 1

> 1/2 pounds a week. I had no problems and only took 3

> days off work. I wanted a low maintainance after

> surgery but my daughter had the lap band and she has

> lost over 150 pounds but has to go in for fills. She

> would have done the sleeve if it had been avail when

> she had her surgery. Either one you choose will

> greatly help you lose weight and become the person

> you really are. I know because it has relly helped

> me and my daughter.

> Good luck and ask me any questions and I will try to

> answer.

> Mercer

>

>

> @...:

> gnaedigunde@...: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 10:49:04

> -0800Subject: Re: sleeve

>

>

>

>

> I think it has a lot to do with how much you want

> tolose. If you need to lose more than 100 lbs the

> bandlooks better ( from the research I have done

> ).Sleeve, what I had done, allows you to lose

> less,about 60-90lbs max. For me that will be enough,

> andafter 2 1/2 wweks have already lost 30lbs.

> Itrestricts you in the same way as banding,the

> portionswill( or ought to be) a lot smaller. Had 1

> oz of gritsand a poached egg for breakfast and that

> was stillmore than I could eat. The pain(which was

> negligible)is about the same too,so if you want a

> less-upkeep opgor for the sleeve. The only problem

> with thesleeve:it's a lifetime change of eating

> habits,if youEVER eat as much as before you will get

> big againsince the pouch can stretch in time.I've

> seen it in anacquaintance who was round as a

> butterball 5 yearsafter her op because she started

> eating everythingagain and her pouch stretched out.

> C.M.--- mathesfamily13 <mathesfamily13@...>

> wrote:> with the sleeve that dosen't require a

> return visit> because i am > really on a fixed

> income but need surgery, as with> the band have to >

> come back to get filled, help in making my decision>

> would be greatly > appreciated, not that i'm despart

> but really need> more info and is > there anyone

> from ohio that has had this done can> you let me

> know or > give me names thanks so much.> >

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Dear Christa,

I find that if I eat just a little bit more than normal for 2 days that jump starts my metabalishiam(can't spell) and I start losing again. My body goes into the starvation mode after so long and then I have to trick it into working again. I don't go to the extreme but I do add about 100 cals for those days. I also work out twice a day for 3 or 4 days so try the combo and see if that works.

Take care and let me know..

SeeYa, Di

From: gnaedigunde@...Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:03:27 -0700Subject: RE: sleeve

dear diana, please tell me what to do. I have reachedplateau after plateau. Each time I lose some i'm on aplateau for days. Have lost 40 lbs since 1/17 butthat's where it stands. How did you get over plateaus?I hads the same sleeve as you did and would like to gofaster. help!! Thanks christa p.s. my caloric intakeNEVER gets over 650 and i do vigorous exercising everyday for 15 min.--- Mercer <diamercerhotmail> wrote:> > I am 6 months out with the sleeve ad have lost 90> pounds. I have slowed down but I still lose about 1> 1/2 pounds a week. I had no problems and only took 3> days off work. I wanted a low maintainance after> surgery but my daughter had the lap band and she has> lost over 150 pounds but has to go in for fills. She> would have done the sleeve if it had been avail when> she had her surgery. Either one you choose will> greatly help you lose weight and become the person> you really are. I know because it has relly helped> me and my daughter.> Good luck and ask me any questions and I will try to> answer.> Mercer> > > From:> gnaedigunde Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 10:49:04> -0800Subject: Re: sleeve> > > > > I think it has a lot to do with how much you want> tolose. If you need to lose more than 100 lbs the> bandlooks better ( from the research I have done> ).Sleeve, what I had done, allows you to lose> less,about 60-90lbs max. For me that will be enough,> andafter 2 1/2 wweks have already lost 30lbs.> Itrestricts you in the same way as banding,the> portionswill( or ought to be) a lot smaller. Had 1> oz of gritsand a poached egg for breakfast and that> was stillmore than I could eat. The pain(which was> negligible)is about the same too,so if you want a> less-upkeep opgor for the sleeve. The only problem> with thesleeve:it's a lifetime change of eating> habits,if youEVER eat as much as before you will get> big againsince the pouch can stretch in time.I've> seen it in anacquaintance who was round as a> butterball 5 yearsafter her op because she started> eating everythingagain and her pouch stretched out.> C.M.--- mathesfamily13 <mathesfamily13 >> wrote:> with the sleeve that dosen't require a> return visit> because i am > really on a fixed> income but need surgery, as with> the band have to >> come back to get filled, help in making my decision>> would be greatly > appreciated, not that i'm despart> but really need> more info and is > there anyone> from ohio that has had this done can> you let me> know or > give me names thanks so much.> >>__________________________________________________________Never> miss a thing. Make your home page.> http://www./r/hs > > > > > > >__________________________________________________________> Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live.>http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008__________________________________________________________Never miss a thing. Make your home page. http://www./r/hs Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! Learn more.

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thanks for your reply. Will try it out. Hope it works.

Christa

--- Mercer <diamercer@...> wrote:

>

> Dear Christa,

> I find that if I eat just a little bit more than

> normal for 2 days that jump starts my

> metabalishiam(can't spell) and I start losing again.

> My body goes into the starvation mode after so long

> and then I have to trick it into working again. I

> don't go to the extreme but I do add about 100 cals

> for those days. I also work out twice a day for 3 or

> 4 days so try the combo and see if that works.

> Take care and let me know..

> SeeYa, Di

>

>

> @...:

> gnaedigunde@...: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:03:27

> -0700Subject: RE: sleeve

>

>

>

>

> dear diana, please tell me what to do. I have

> reachedplateau after plateau. Each time I lose some

> i'm on aplateau for days. Have lost 40 lbs since

> 1/17 butthat's where it stands. How did you get over

> plateaus?I hads the same sleeve as you did and would

> like to gofaster. help!! Thanks christa p.s. my

> caloric intakeNEVER gets over 650 and i do vigorous

> exercising everyday for 15 min.--- Mercer

> <diamercer@...> wrote:> > I am 6 months out

> with the sleeve ad have lost 90> pounds. I have

> slowed down but I still lose about 1> 1/2 pounds a

> week. I had no problems and only took 3> days off

> work. I wanted a low maintainance after> surgery but

> my daughter had the lap band and she has> lost over

> 150 pounds but has to go in for fills. She> would

> have done the sleeve if it had been avail when> she

> had her surgery. Either one you choose will> greatly

> help you lose weight and become the person> you

> really are. I know because it has relly helped> me

> and my daughter.> Good luck and ask me any questions

> and I will try to> answer.> Mercer> > > To:

> @...:>

> gnaedigunde@...: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 10:49:04>

> -0800Subject: Re: sleeve> > >

> > > I think it has a lot to do with how much you

> want> tolose. If you need to lose more than 100 lbs

> the> bandlooks better ( from the research I have

> done> ).Sleeve, what I had done, allows you to lose>

> less,about 60-90lbs max. For me that will be

> enough,> andafter 2 1/2 wweks have already lost

> 30lbs.> Itrestricts you in the same way as

> banding,the> portionswill( or ought to be) a lot

> smaller. Had 1> oz of gritsand a poached egg for

> breakfast and that> was stillmore than I could eat.

> The pain(which was> negligible)is about the same

> too,so if you want a> less-upkeep opgor for the

> sleeve. The only problem> with thesleeve:it's a

> lifetime change of eating> habits,if youEVER eat as

> much as before you will get> big againsince the

> pouch can stretch in time.I've> seen it in

> anacquaintance who was round as a> butterball 5

> yearsafter her op because she started> eating

> everythingagain and her pouch stretched out.>

> C.M.--- mathesfamily13 <mathesfamily13@...>>

> wrote:> with the sleeve that dosen't require a>

> return visit> because i am > really on a fixed>

> income but need surgery, as with> the band have to

> >> come back to get filled, help in making my

> decision>> would be greatly > appreciated, not that

> i'm despart> but really need> more info and is >

> there anyone> from ohio that has had this done can>

> you let me> know or > give me names thanks so much.>

>

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Hi ,

My daughter and I are scheduled for the sleeve on the 9th of April. Seeing you are back to work so quickly must mean that you are having a quick recovery. I think I have most of my questions answered but I still am having a dread of the unknown. One think I was wondering was what kind of pain medication are you given? I have been unable to tolerate oral narcotics after my other surgeries, they make me so sick, I don't know if they are worth it. That is probably my biggest concern.

Another question is, how warm is it there? Were you comfortable? I have heard that people say you should bring a fan.

After being home and back to work, what do you think are some of the most important liquid diet items I should purchase to have ready?

I'm glad to hear that your surgery went well, it really helps to hear these stories as most people are having the band. Thanks. Cathie

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Hi All Just got back from having my sleeve on March 25th If anyone wants info I will be glad to help. Everything everyone said was true the people are great the serice was great Just brush up on a few word because some of the night nurse's did not speak english. I am back to work here on Monday the 31.thanks allcindy

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!!!! You are one tough cookie! It was sooo nice meeting you and your husband. I am glad you are feeling well enough to return to work. Take care of yourself and thank you for coming to visit me in my room. I posted some pics. Dawnacmcintyre5123 <cmcintyre5123@...> wrote: Hi All Just got back from having my sleeve on March 25th If anyone wants info I will be glad to help. Everything everyone said was true the people are great the serice was great Just brush up on a few word

because some of the night nurse's did not speak english. I am back to work here on Monday the 31.thanks allcindy

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, I'm on the run but here are some short answers: I went in Jan, and it was cool. I don't like the world below 70 degrees however. I'd check out weather.com for the most accurate advice. The hospital itself was kept comfy. I did the spinal blocker, and to the best of my memory never had narcotics. If I remmber correctly they don't use them very often in Mexico. Just let the doctor and anesthesiologist know your concerns and they'll take care of you. Unlike experiences I've had stateside, when I voiced a concern the doctors there actually LISTENED TO ME rather than smiling, nodding, and ignoring me. Things to purchase ahead of time: Broth Sugar free Jello Isopure or other clear protien drink After that you should get protien shakes as well. I reccomend having liquid tylenol on hand. If you're flying down there, I reccomend calling the airline and getting wheelchair assistance for the flight back. I repeat this advice over and over again, it really is a big help. I had the surgery 01/08/08 and I'm down about 45lbs (depending on the day, today I was down about 47lbs, yesteray it was 43, go figure). I'm 35lbs from my personal goal. After the first month of liquids are over, life gets much easier. The first month is difficult because the head hunger isn't gone and all you do is think about food food food. After that it gets much easier. Regards, le aka The Fox

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Hi , I did, and I have mine surgery scheduled on 05-30-08. I'm very exited like you are, but I have to say that I'm scared too. Do you have your surgery scheduled? .momary32 <momary32@...> wrote: Hi every one, I am getting excited about having the sleeve done. I know it's not the band, but hope you won't hold that against me. just tired of being over wieght and think this is the best choice for my situation. any one else choose the

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