RavenLunatic

:eek:Everyone I know that has has the lap band.. Has been dis-satisfied with it ! In most cases.. it does what it is supposed to, BUT.. the side effects are the HUGE negative. When I was contemplating My choice of surgery, I very quickly Ruled out the lap band First off, The next "OFF my list" was The D.S. !! I then thought i needed the Mini-Bypass, ( I chose Dr.Alberto Aceves, BTW ) And he voiced his concerns, With my BMI ...saying,.. At my weight at the time..He didn't feel it was safe to perform the Mini ByPass, and Then Suggested I consider the gastric Sleeve, .. SO.. I did some more research.. and agreed the sleeve was for me.. It was less Invasive,.. NO FILLS or adjustments, Less risk, Faster recovery, And what I liked the best.. None of the mal-Absorption issues or Dumping syndrome. It has Now been 6 month since my Gastric Sleeve, And I have lost over 115 lbs !! I am eating healthier, and am OFF all The Meds I was On !! and I don't need that #$%ing C-PAP machine.. which i could Never use anyway ! I have 2 close friends.. That are getting a revision.. ( removing their bands and getting the sleeve Like me ! :biggrin:THANK YOU DR. ACEVES !!!!!:tongue2:

I am doing GREAT.. How about you sweetness ! lemme know how you are doing !! Kisses !

I have heard Wonderfull things about Dr. Rumbaut.. Though.. I have never even heard of Dr.Ortiz ?? I ....Am a very satisfied post Patient of of Dr. Aceves.. I had the "Gastric sleeve" done Dec. 4th 2007, Here I am..... 6 months later, and I have Very sucsessfuly lost over 115 lbs !! Keep you options open !! Check with Rumbaut, Rodriguez, and "My surgeon" Dr. Alberto Aceves ! He is A true Bariatric Genius !! ((He is in my prayers at night, and thanks through the day !)) :thumbup: Life is Good !!!:thumbup: Check out my personal website tracking my Journey @ MySpace.com - Randall - 45 - Male - DELTONA, Florida - www.myspace.com/fatboynomore