This might be a strange question. But is there an option that doesn't cut as much of the...

dsouzac
on 2/9/18 5:06 pm

This might be a strange question. But is there an option that doesn't cut as much of the stomach? Is there a way to ask the surgeon not to?

(deactivated member)
on 2/9/18 5:21 pm

RNY on 08/01/10

It's a big risk. I took it because i love fibrous low fat high volume foods like salads , ancient grains, beans. .

So I asked for what's called a proximal RNY. It worked out pretty well for me but if i had a do over I'd just keep quiet get the normal pouch size and be ten lbs lighter now.

peachpie
on 2/10/18 5:37 am - Philadelphia, PA

RNY on 04/28/15

Proximal has nothing to do with the pouch size. It's about the amount of intestine bypassed. Proximal is less intestine bypassed, distal is more intestine bypassed.

5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI

peachpie
on 2/10/18 5:39 am - Philadelphia, PA

RNY on 04/28/15

And proximal is standard for most surgeons.

5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI

Gwen M.
on 2/10/18 7:38 am

VSG on 03/13/14

The alcohol probably has more to do with your weight than your surgery.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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