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Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
Woohoo! 
Congratulations!
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another.
T-Rebel
YAY!!!! looking great and i bet feeling even greater!!! you are definately and inspiration to me!!! 
Hi everyone thank you! I am feeling a lot better today :) I have my pre surgery diet class tomorow and should pick up some Bari life approved liquids there as well. I am 1 weeks down on the liquid diet and have lost 10 pounds! I have 2 weeks to loose 10 more to be where my doctor wanted me to be. I appreciate all the feed back. This morning I mixed my own shake, added ice so it was smoothie like and it was a huge difference! Thanks for the tips and support everyone!
HW:382 SW: 360 DS performed by Dr. Williams Knoxville Tn.
38 y.o. 5'7" HW 347 SW 332 M1 -22 M2 -18 M3 -19 M4 -9 M5 -18 M6 -11 M7 -13 M8-9 M9 -7 M10 -8 M11 -5 M12 -1 M13 -9 M14 -0
OK it happened
Highest ever: 420+
Highest at surgeon:383
Last week: 202
This week: 199
I have not been below 200 since I started trying to get pregnant with my son. He is almost 28.
EDIT: Wednesday is my usual 'official' weigh day. Today, Wednesday, I am 198. ??? that is 6# in 2 weeks. I don't know why, but I am excited. My thyroid med was upped a month ago, maybe? and it is kicking in. I am now in single digit - 9lbs to my goal of "normal' body fat percentage.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Many do not cover the DS but some people have fought their insurance companies over this and have won.
I am happy with my RNY but I think the sleeve and DS are good choices, too, and people should research all their options.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
Fun little fact: My insurance won't cover DS. Isn't that wonderful? RNY , VSG or lapband. Even if I had wanted it, not an option using insurance.
Starting Weight 375 SW 375 Height 5'9"
Please do your own research. Some surgeons have a preference based upon what surgery they like performing and not based on what is best for each individual patient.
Also, with your BMI I think you should also research the DS.
I agree completely.
"What you eat in private, you wear in public." --- Kat
Hi there.
Interesting facts: I am 5'5, started over 350 lbs (57 BMI) and also had my surgery on New Year's Eve. :-) I also did the pre-op liquid diet for 3 weeks. It sucks -- but you can do it. Like a previous poster, I much preferred to mix my own shakes. I usually use unsweetened almond milk (30 cal) or unsweetened cashew milk (25 cal) with Nectar protein in Chocolate truffle, Vanilla Bean, or Double Stuffed Cookie. I used their fruitty flavors mixed with Crystal light in a complimentary flavor. I also used broth -- it helped me a lot. I got sick of the sweet and wanted some savory flavors. I lost nearly 30 pounds on the liquid diet.
I think any WLS (except perhaps the LapBand) is a great tool for success ... and the one that is right for you is completely individual. I had an RNY without any regrets -- but I have had friends/acquaintances who've had the VSG and DS with fabulous success, too. I have also seen each WLS fail -- well, not the surgery, but the person's mind/commitment fail -- so keep working on the mind-aspect of it and you will get where you desire. That said, the DS does seem to be a particularly fabulous option for those of us over a 50 BMI. It seems your surgeon has your best chance of success at heart.
Good luck!
"What you eat in private, you wear in public." --- Kat
