Guest guest Posted October 9, 2001 Report Share Posted October 9, 2001 Hello Shari, This is a good question. When I first started researching WLS I was really excited about the RNY and I subscribed to OSSG for the first month I was excited but at some point I started to really read those posts and in my gut I knew that I would be miserable and I would eventually fail with the RNYSo I was going to unsubscribe from the group because I knew that I would never do the RNY....That day I saw one of Dawn's posts (yup Dawn thanks to you I got the DS) and I thought to myself how can this woman sound so happy and be able to eat after this surgery. Well that is when it clicked that Dawn was talking about another surgery so from there I started to research and read...and that lead me to 's website (thanks for the website Mel its great and thanks to you whenever I had a question I would refer to the website even at 2 am). That is when I knew that I didnt have to be miserable anymore that I had a chance at being healthy and not being a freak. I couldnt stand the thought of eating a few tablespoons of food. I wanted to eat like a normal person, granted people look at what I eat now and say " you eat like a bird " which I dont see I think I eat alot thank you very much. My point is that all I want is to be normal and with the DS its as close to normal as I can get and I am very happy!!!!!! I listen to doctors who recommend one surgery over another and I think to myself....Well Dr So-So is trying to be helpfull but I think the desicion should be up to the patient...Hell you are going to live with this procedure for a long time (and thanks to WLS you are going to live much longer). I think it should be a procedure you are comfortable with... Well that is my long-winded (personal opinionionated opinion) Lisbeth Dr. Macura June 25, 2001 -51 lbs down -----> 49lbs more to go Shari wrote: Hi all, I'm in the process of getting all of my pre-op testing done before my surgery date is set. I have a kind of general question: What factors determine if you are a better candidate for DS surgery as opposed to RNY? Are there different eating " styles " that do better with one type of surgery over another? Thanks for your help! Shari BMI 45 Dr. Herron Mt. Sinai/NYC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2001 Report Share Posted October 9, 2001 I began interested in the DS because of Liane... same name only spelled different than mine. Lee Anne 12 days and 8 hours to go. > > (yup Dawn thanks to you I got the DS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2001 Report Share Posted October 9, 2001 {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Lee Ann}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}] heh heh... I fished Lee Ann out of the ObesityHelp chat.. I've been so excited for her!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! *grins* Liane > > > > (yup Dawn thanks to you I got the DS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 Hey Lee Anne I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you get prepared for surgery! Yup isnt it amazing how we can affect other people and not know it and how people we dont know can reach out and touch us in such a way so that we dont feel so alone...That is why I love this group...It seems like everytime I am go through something someone on here is also going through it and I feel like everyting is going to be ok that as long as I am strong and hang in there that tomorrow is another day..... *hugs* Lisbeth Lee Anne Krause wrote: I began interested in the DS because of Liane... same name only spelled different than mine. Lee Anne 12 days and 8 hours to go. > > (yup Dawn thanks to you I got the DS) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 The big " factors " for me was that with the DS you get to eat normally and with the RNY you get marginal ulcers and dumping. Best- Nick in Sage Question > Hi all, > > I'm in the process of getting all of my pre-op testing done before my > surgery date is set. > > I have a kind of general question: What factors determine if you are > a better candidate for DS surgery as opposed to RNY? Are there > different eating " styles " that do better with one type of surgery > over another? > > Thanks for your help! > > Shari > BMI 45 > Dr. Herron > Mt. Sinai/NYC > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 OK, another one - I just love it when you guys get technical and all this talk about the size of men's *members* made me laugh and smile.....so how does DS affect a woman? I know fat has a lot of hormones, so as you lose weight, do you lose your libido? OR do you get even more fiesty? Inquiring minds want to know! When answering this, also tell us how old you are or if you are pre or post menapausal or just a young, sexy thang! :-) Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Hello all, Has anyone who has had ipf/pf undergone open heart surgery? I have an email from someone who is asking me this question and would like to know what to expect to some degree. Can you email me @ ls_pulmonaryfibrosis@... if you have gone through or know someone who has gone through open heart surgery while being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis? Thank you in advance. Leanne Storch Executive Director Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 1332 N. Halsted, Suite 201 Chicago, IL 60642-2642 www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org Join our Facebook Community http://www.facebook.com/PulmonaryFibrosisFoundation P F A cure is just a breath away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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