Guest guest Posted July 14, 2001 Report Share Posted July 14, 2001 Hi gang - I've lurking a while, but my initial consult with Dr. K in Delano is in a couple of weeks, and I am one of those 'fat but healthy' people. Have any hints or things I should bring up? Regards, Greg 6'1 " 295, BMI 40 P.S. What are the chances that '', or 'Happy2knowU2@...' is a fictional persona and someone is messing with us? Makes you wonder.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2001 Report Share Posted July 14, 2001 Hi gang - I've lurking a while, but my initial consult with Dr. K in Delano is in a couple of weeks, and I am one of those 'fat but healthy' people. Have any hints or things I should bring up? Regards, Greg 6'1 " 295, BMI 40 P.S. What are the chances that '', or 'Happy2knowU2@...' is a fictional persona and someone is messing with us? Makes you wonder.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2001 Report Share Posted July 14, 2001 Greg, I just prepared my question list for Dr. Anthone yesterday. Some examples are: Open vs. Lap Impact on my co-morbidites (if any) Complications Rates for: PE, DVT, etc. What is stomach size after DS, can increasing it reduce chances of PM (protien malnutrition). How do you select the length of the common-channel and alimentary limb? Given your low BMI the Dr. should be able to be conservative and have a slightly larger stomach and longer common and alimentary limbs. Ask if he would modify these for you. The tradeoff is slighly less weight loss vs. fewer side effects. A longer common channel increase fat absorbtion but reduces bowel habit issues. I reccomend 100cm (the high end) for somebody with your BMI. A longer alimentary limb (the food absorbing limb) increase protien/carb absorbtion and reduces the chances for PM. A larger stomach has a similar affect to the alimentary limb, though it primarily affects the side effects in the first year. Stomach size can range from 100ml to 400ml. I will post Dr. A's answers to these an other questions later in the week. Hull > Hi gang - > > I've lurking a while, but my initial consult with Dr. K in Delano is in a > couple of weeks, and I am one of those 'fat but healthy' people. Have any > hints or things I should bring up? > > Regards, > > Greg > 6'1 " > 295, BMI 40 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2001 Report Share Posted July 14, 2001 Greg, I just prepared my question list for Dr. Anthone yesterday. Some examples are: Open vs. Lap Impact on my co-morbidites (if any) Complications Rates for: PE, DVT, etc. What is stomach size after DS, can increasing it reduce chances of PM (protien malnutrition). How do you select the length of the common-channel and alimentary limb? Given your low BMI the Dr. should be able to be conservative and have a slightly larger stomach and longer common and alimentary limbs. Ask if he would modify these for you. The tradeoff is slighly less weight loss vs. fewer side effects. A longer common channel increase fat absorbtion but reduces bowel habit issues. I reccomend 100cm (the high end) for somebody with your BMI. A longer alimentary limb (the food absorbing limb) increase protien/carb absorbtion and reduces the chances for PM. A larger stomach has a similar affect to the alimentary limb, though it primarily affects the side effects in the first year. Stomach size can range from 100ml to 400ml. I will post Dr. A's answers to these an other questions later in the week. Hull > Hi gang - > > I've lurking a while, but my initial consult with Dr. K in Delano is in a > couple of weeks, and I am one of those 'fat but healthy' people. Have any > hints or things I should bring up? > > Regards, > > Greg > 6'1 " > 295, BMI 40 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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