Re: I'm NOT going to be pioneer

[Guest guest]

Lee Anne,

I am proud of you to sort things out during this very emotional time. It has

to be soooo difficult. I hope I did not come off as rude, but am very, very,

opinionated when it comes to individuals remaining in charge of their own

health care. Doctors are important, but you must stay in charge.

Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area

Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH

BPD/DS

4/27/00

www.duodenalswitch.com

267 to 165 5' 4 "

size 22 to size 10

have made size goal

no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting

[Guest guest]

At 11:34 PM +0000 10/21/01, Lee Anne Krause wrote:

>Well, you ALL know that my surgeon, is going to be

>switching to the Scopinaro version of the DS..., so I'll be able to

>tell her that... that over the weekend,

>I've done more research and I'd prefer to stick with what I

>originally planned... that would be the bpd/ds... with the pyloric

>valve... the banana stomach or whatever.

>

>I appreciate all of you who freaked out either politely are not...

>but sent me messages of concern. I hope to answer you each

>personally.

>

Good for you, Lee Anne. Just be fortified with the knowledge that

has displayed no small degree of wrath toward prospective

patients who didn't want to do things precisely her way; she's a real

" My way or the highway " kind of doc. Be strong!

Good luck, and you have our support no matter what you choose in the

final analysis,

Steve

--

Steve Goldstein, age 61

Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001

Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia

Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51

BMI on 10/18 = 40 (-73 lb.)

Losing more slowly than most, but enjoying renewed health and life in general.

[Guest guest]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Lee Anne}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Like I said, I'm supporting you 100%, no matter what you do.. I just

want you to feel good about your decision, cuz in the end, WE are the

ones who have to live with it. Poor girlfriend.. bowel prep sux. Send

hubby out for some preparation H cooling gel.. puts out the fire muy

pronto (and hey, as everyone knows, I'm the queen of the runs..). As

long as you're happy, I'm thrilled and excited for you!

BIG HUGE HUGS,

Liane =)

[Guest guest]

LeeAnn,

If your doctor is as hard-nosed as Steve says, I'd run like hell to

the nearest exit before I'd let her cut on me. Who's to say she

won't just do what she wants after she gets in there--even AFTER you

tell her you want the pyloric valve kept intact. I wouldn't let her

touch me with a ten foot pole.

Nobody would take my pyloric valve--that defeats the whole purpose

of the procedure, for Gosh sakes!

> Well, you ALL know that my surgeon, is going to be

> switching to the Scopinaro version of the DS... which is actually

the

> originial BPD, with out the DS... When she explained all of this

to

> me on Thursday and Friday and my pre-op appointments, I understood

> her arguments, but my gut isn't comfortable with this.

>

> I've put off posting for awhile, cause well number one, my a$$ho!e

> REALLY hurts from all this $h!t for BOWEL PREP AND number two...

> I've been baraged with messages about the recent change... and

have

> been trying to answer some.

>

> I've thought through some things... and I am NOT comfortable being

> the pioneer. I've read the advantages and disadvantages of both

> versions... and I see the benefit in both of them, but I just

don't

> get the right feeling with this Scorpinaro thing.

>

> I called the answering service and got through to the on call

> doctor... who assured me that I'll get to talk to Dr. P before

> surgery, so I'll be able to tell her that... that over the

weekend,

> I've done more research and I'd prefer to stick with what I

> originally planned... that would be the bpd/ds... with the pyloric

> valve... the banana stomach or whatever.

>

> I appreciate all of you who freaked out either politely are not...

> but sent me messages of concern. I hope to answer you each

> personally.

[Guest guest]

Thank you ... She said that I have the choice... I'm just

praying that YOU'LL all pray that I have the strength and courage to

be VERY VERY firm. I just don't feel right about it.

> Lee Anne, if this is what you want to do, I am behind you 100%! I

think

> the best thing at this point is to be prepared to stick to your guns

> when it comes time to talk to Dr. , and try to keep your

> perspective and not be swayed into thinking that this is your only

> chance for WLS. If you aren't comfy going forward, stand firm and

get

> the hell out of there and feel GOOD about it. You are loving

yourself

> and respecting yourself BIG TIME. I am so proud of you for being so

> BRAVE!!! Hugs!

>

> M.

>

> ---

> in Valrico, FL, age 39

> Lap DGB/DS by Dr. Rabkin 10-19-99

> http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/_M_/melanie_m_.html

>

> Direct replies: mailto:melanie@t...

>

> > I'm NOT going to be pioneer

> >

> >

> > Well, you ALL know that my surgeon, is going to be

> > switching to the Scopinaro version of the DS... which is actually

the

> > originial BPD, with out the DS... When she explained all of this

to

> > me on Thursday and Friday and my pre-op appointments, I

understood

> > her arguments, but my gut isn't comfortable with this.

> >

> > I've put off posting for awhile, cause well number one, my a$$ho!

e

> > REALLY hurts from all this $h!t for BOWEL PREP AND number two...

> > I've been baraged with messages about the recent change... and

have

> > been trying to answer some.

> >

> > I've thought through some things... and I am NOT comfortable

being

> > the pioneer. I've read the advantages and disadvantages of both

> > versions... and I see the benefit in both of them, but I just

don't

> > get the right feeling with this Scorpinaro thing.

> >

> > I called the answering service and got through to the on call

> > doctor... who assured me that I'll get to talk to Dr. P before

> > surgery, so I'll be able to tell her that... that over the

weekend,

> > I've done more research and I'd prefer to stick with what I

> > originally planned... that would be the bpd/ds... with the

pyloric

> > valve... the banana stomach or whatever.

> >

> > I appreciate all of you who freaked out either politely are

not...

> > but sent me messages of concern. I hope to answer you each

> > personally.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------

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> >

[Guest guest]

My heart is with you, Lee Anne. And I am glad that you have decided

to go with what you really want.

I recall ever so well the hassles of the pre op laxative. I drove to

Portland from Seattle, had my pre op labs and epidural placed, then

went to the motel and started the all night shits. My but was so

sore... horrible! But it did heal and I'm here, 9 months post op

healthy and happy.

My friend Ann refused to let her surgeon do the surgery on

her until she had a promise that she would have the exact procedure

she wanted. She negotiated this the morning of surgery after learning

late the night before that he planned to do something different that

what she expected.

Just remember, NO anesthesia or other pain pillers until you have had

this conversation. Dr has done perfect lap DS surgeries.

I am sure that she can do one for you.

Please let us lnow.. do you have an angel who will post to the list

on your progress?

, Seattle

--- In duodenalswitch@y..., " Lee Anne Krause " >

> I've thought through some things... and I am NOT comfortable being

> the pioneer. I've read the advantages and disadvantages of both

> versions... and I see the benefit in both of them, but I just don't

> get the right feeling with this Scorpinaro thing.

>

[Guest guest]

I'm proud of ya girl!! I'm so glad you decided to keep to what you

want. Can't wait to hear your report!

Chris

> Thank you ... She said that I have the choice... I'm just

> praying that YOU'LL all pray that I have the strength and courage

to

> be VERY VERY firm. I just don't feel right about it.