libguy2753
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Hi there -
I noticed your message that you selected Dr. Pleatman for your VSG. I am also in consideration to use this DR for my VSG...but have noticed that on his YouTube video, he does not perform a leak test on the sleeve, only on the stomach specimen removed. Can you extend on your experience? Was there another leak test perform INSIDE your body, rather than the remnant taken from it. I understand from another forum patient, his theory is that if the specimen doesn't leak, and you don't have a fever within a couple of days - you're OK. But I do know some staples expand when water (edoscopy flush) is sprayed inside - a nice visual if everything is OK while you're still in surgery.
Your words are appreciated. Thank you in advance,
Coco
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Why would you leave the US for surgery?
libguy2753 replied to Leuteus's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I don't know where you are getting your "stats" from, but I can tell you they aren't accurate. -
Did your doctor tell you an expected weight loss?
libguy2753 replied to libguy2753's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Really? I actually feel the opposite way. My thought is that this surgery costs a big chunk of money. I'm going to do every single thing I can to maximize the benefits of it. Otherwise, what's the point? -
Did your doctor tell you an expected weight loss?
libguy2753 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm just curious, did your sleeve surgeon tell you what he expected you would lose with the surgery? I had my consult with my doctor this week, and I was kinda surprised by the comments he made. He flat-out said to me "you won't become skinny" and that I'll only have 60% EWL at most. I know he's saying that because he is trying to be realistic, but I thought that was a fairly discouraging thing to say to a new patient. Doesn't my weight loss really depend on the things I do (or don't do) with the sleeve? I was just reading about a guy at OH who lost over 200lbs with the sleeve. I want to be that guy. I don't want to be thinking in my head "okay that's about the limit for loss with a sleeve." -
I have no experience with Costa Rica, obviously. But if price is a big concern for you, the doctor I'm going to, Dr. Mark Pleatman, charges $11,200 for the sleeve. He's located in Bloomfield Hills, MI, which is about 30 miles outside of Detroit.
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Why would you leave the US for surgery?
libguy2753 replied to Leuteus's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I wouldn't go to Mexico for surgery, mainly because I know there are a number of doctors in the US who do the sleeve for about the same price as if I were to fly to Mexico, including the one I'm going to. So there's really no reason at all for me to leave the country for the sleeve. By the time you add in travel costs, it's not any more inexpensive. Plus there is still that language barrier that is possible with some of the nurses. I don't think the Mexican surgeons are somehow less qualified though. You'll find good and bad ones all over the world. -
They make 0 cal, 0 carb energy drinks. Not that they're exactly a great nutritious choice anyway. lol
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This place just opened! I'll continue posting here, that's for sure.
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Nope, I'm here too! Soon to be sleeved.
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From Couch to Triathlete - A Sleeve Story
libguy2753 replied to MacMadame's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You are truly an inspiration. What a great story! As a preop, it's hard for me to imagine that transformation. I hope I can be as successful with the sleeve as you were. -
4-10 miles?! That sounds like such a foreign concept to me right now! I would love to be able to do that post-VSG.
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Given all the vacations Bush took, there shouldn't be any issue with the Obamas going on a date. It's not like they went and had a $1000 sundae.
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Paying for the band (student loans?)
libguy2753 replied to libguy2753's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for the comments everyone. Right now, I'm looking into a couple other possibilities. Though it would be worth it no matter what the cost to lose the weight, it's still so hard for me to justify taking out student loans with insanely high rates. -
Unfortunately no weight loss is going to make me any taller. :biggrin: So I'll probably always be described as short (5'7"). I think right now I'm probably described as a short massive whale. I'd be happy to get to being just considered "average." I think my height is basically average, so it'd be nice for the weight to match that.
