Gastric Bypass - Page 2

monster · 03-04-2009, 03:52 PM

good luck to all of you!

Elspode · 03-04-2009, 06:44 PM

Selene had gastic bypass (Roux en Y is the exact procedural name) three and a half years ago. She is a poster child for the success of the procedure. She went from 370 lbs to 165 lbs in less than a year. Her chronic high blood pressure disappeared within a month of the surgery. She never had diabetic issues, but her life improved in every possible way after the surgery.

Make sure they pick a surgeon with impeccable references from past patients, and that they follow the rules and learn the lifestyle changes. It is a well-developed and studied procedure at this point, very safe and effective.

Best of luck to everyone.

classicman · 03-04-2009, 07:30 PM

Wow Pat, I would have never guessed that of her. Its great to hear she is doing so well.

Aliantha · 03-04-2009, 07:37 PM

good luck to your nan and mum Razz. Try not to worry too much, although I know it's hard. Sounds like they've both made a great decision, and it must have taken some courage for them to face up to it.

I know you'll be a great support to them, and any time you need an ear, you know I'm around.

Best of wishes to you all. xox

TheMercenary · 03-09-2009, 04:12 PM

After surgery support is the key.

Razzmatazz13 · 03-09-2009, 10:38 PM

Today was my Meme's surgery! Got up at (stayed up till) 4am and drove to the far away hospital to check her in, waited forever for the surgery and she is now sleeping and recovering nicely. Thanks for the kind thoughts everyone.

Aliantha · 03-09-2009, 10:39 PM

That's good news Razz. I hope it all continues in the same vein.

Tulip · 03-10-2009, 01:16 AM

Oh! I didn't see this thread earlier so I didn't ask about your grandmother, Razz. I am glad to hear the surgery went well.

Chocolatl · 03-10-2009, 03:52 AM

Get well wishes to your grandma, Razz. I hope her recovery and adjustment goes smoothly.

It's good to hear your mom and grandma had lots of preparation and advice for what life will be like post-op. In high school, I worked in the kitchens at a hospital that performed a large number of gastric bypasses. We regularly got phone calls from patients that went something like:
"This is all I get to eat?!"
"...Yes."
"But I'm going to starve!"
"No. You're not. That's the whole reason you're here."
I felt bad for them, but it seems like there should've been someone there to remind them that they'd only be able to eat small rations.

morethanpretty · 03-10-2009, 05:01 AM

Good luck to your grandma and mom Razz!

Tulip · 03-17-2009, 12:36 AM

How's your Meme doing, Razz? Still great, I hope.

Razzmatazz13 · 03-17-2009, 03:02 PM

She's recovering very quickly, actually. They went in lapro?...lastro?...uh...they went in the little incision instead of having to cut her open all the way, so as far as externally, there isn't a lot of surface area to heal/get infected, which is good. She already has been out for short times with my grandfather helping her. (She bought new shoes already

)

monster · 03-17-2009, 07:27 PM

When's your mom's surgery, Razz?

Razzmatazz13 · 03-17-2009, 11:06 PM

Not till July, I think...later in the summer for sure. My aunt and I are going to rent a room at the inn next to the hospital for that one, so we can sleep during the day while she's in surgery, and we don't have to sit in the waiting room half-dead all day.

TheMercenary · 03-19-2009, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razzmatazz13

She's recovering very quickly, actually. They went in lapro?...lastro?...uh...they went in the little incision instead of having to cut her open all the way, so as far as externally, there isn't a lot of surface area to heal/get infected, which is good. She already has been out for short times with my grandfather helping her. (She bought new shoes already

)

Lapro as in Laproscopically.

03-04-2009, 03:52 PM	#16
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	good luck to all of you! __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-04-2009, 06:44 PM	#17
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Selene had gastic bypass (Roux en Y is the exact procedural name) three and a half years ago. She is a poster child for the success of the procedure. She went from 370 lbs to 165 lbs in less than a year. Her chronic high blood pressure disappeared within a month of the surgery. She never had diabetic issues, but her life improved in every possible way after the surgery. Make sure they pick a surgeon with impeccable references from past patients, and that they follow the rules and learn the lifestyle changes. It is a well-developed and studied procedure at this point, very safe and effective. Best of luck to everyone. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

03-04-2009, 07:30 PM	#18
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Wow Pat, I would have never guessed that of her. Its great to hear she is doing so well. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

03-04-2009, 07:37 PM	#19
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	good luck to your nan and mum Razz. Try not to worry too much, although I know it's hard. Sounds like they've both made a great decision, and it must have taken some courage for them to face up to it. I know you'll be a great support to them, and any time you need an ear, you know I'm around. Best of wishes to you all. xox __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-09-2009, 04:12 PM	#20
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	After surgery support is the key. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

03-09-2009, 10:38 PM	#21
Razzmatazz13 Vicariously, I live... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,221	Today was my Meme's surgery! Got up at (stayed up till) 4am and drove to the far away hospital to check her in, waited forever for the surgery and she is now sleeping and recovering nicely. Thanks for the kind thoughts everyone. __________________ I have some people I need to have smoted. ~ SteveDallas

03-09-2009, 10:39 PM	#22
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	That's good news Razz. I hope it all continues in the same vein. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-10-2009, 01:16 AM	#23
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Oh! I didn't see this thread earlier so I didn't ask about your grandmother, Razz. I am glad to hear the surgery went well.

03-10-2009, 03:52 AM	#24
Chocolatl Glutton for Gluttony Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,409	Get well wishes to your grandma, Razz. I hope her recovery and adjustment goes smoothly. It's good to hear your mom and grandma had lots of preparation and advice for what life will be like post-op. In high school, I worked in the kitchens at a hospital that performed a large number of gastric bypasses. We regularly got phone calls from patients that went something like: "This is all I get to eat?!" "...Yes." "But I'm going to starve!" "No. You're not. That's the whole reason you're here." I felt bad for them, but it seems like there should've been someone there to remind them that they'd only be able to eat small rations.

03-10-2009, 05:01 AM	#25
morethanpretty Thats "Miss Zipper Neck" to you. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: little town (but not the littlest) in texas Posts: 2,957	Good luck to your grandma and mom Razz! __________________ Addicts may suck dick for coke, but love came up with the idea to put a dick in there to begin with. -Jack O'Brien

03-17-2009, 12:36 AM	#26
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	How's your Meme doing, Razz? Still great, I hope.

03-17-2009, 03:02 PM	#27
Razzmatazz13 Vicariously, I live... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,221	She's recovering very quickly, actually. They went in lapro?...lastro?...uh...they went in the little incision instead of having to cut her open all the way, so as far as externally, there isn't a lot of surface area to heal/get infected, which is good. She already has been out for short times with my grandfather helping her. (She bought new shoes already ) __________________ I have some people I need to have smoted. ~ SteveDallas

03-17-2009, 07:27 PM	#28
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	When's your mom's surgery, Razz? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-17-2009, 11:06 PM	#29
Razzmatazz13 Vicariously, I live... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,221	Not till July, I think...later in the summer for sure. My aunt and I are going to rent a room at the inn next to the hospital for that one, so we can sleep during the day while she's in surgery, and we don't have to sit in the waiting room half-dead all day. __________________ I have some people I need to have smoted. ~ SteveDallas

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