June 2006 Band Crew

[Poodles 0]

Hello all. Just wanted to give an update on my progress. I did not have the RNY done. Still scared to death of it. But, I am in the process of getting the Duodenal Switch approved. Had an EGD last week which showed a slip and a hernia. Still don't have a fill and have maintained my pre surgery weight.

Three years and still hover around the same 10 lb mark.

If the DS is not approved, I will be forced to either take out the band and have nothing, or revise to RNY. Please keep your fingers crossed for me to be approved for the DS.

If you are having issues and are looking into a revision, please read the studies on DS vs. RNY. The website dsfacts.com has some wonderful information. I like the DS because you don't have regain 2 years out. You still have to take your Vitamins like the RNY'ers, but with greater freedom of food choices and a better long term success rate.

Will let you know how I do WHEN I get it. Hope, Hope!

[Poodles 0]

My DS surgery is scheduled for 11/9! Will let you know how it goes. Hope everyone is doing well!

[socalgal3 4]

Approaching 4 year bandiversaries ladies! Check in and let us know how you are doing!

Poodles-did you go through with the DS?

I will check back in on my bandiversary and post my update:)

[mrlddst 0]

Approaching 4 year bandiversaries ladies! Check in and let us know how you are doing!

Poodles-did you go through with the DS?

I will check back in on my bandiversary and post my update:)

Had mine removed in Nov'09 by force. It damaged my stomach. Currently looking into the VSG.

[Poodles 0]

Yes, Ma'am! I am in DS heaven!

I don't get ravinously hungry, I can eat without pain... any time of day. I can cheat if I want to (sugar) with no real issues. (Sugar does cause gas.) And, I eat every 3 hours or so when I can. May only be a boiled egg, but I can swallow it quick if I need to!

I am very thankful for my band in a lot of ways. It taught me to slow down, chew chew chew, and be conscience of what I eat. But, I wish I would have had the DS in the first place.

My DS surgery was in November 09. I have lost 82 lbs in 6 months. My labwork is good (need to increase vit D and protein), totally off diabetes meds, and I am off all but one of my blood pressure meds. Down from a Catherines size 12 to size 5. Feeling sassy!

I have posted in the "other surgeries" threads here, but mostly stay on OH since I am part of the Dark Side now. :thumbup:

I still come over and read some. Miss the people here... especially Jack. I love Jack!

Hope everyone is doing well!

[KINGSKID66 10]

Thanks for checking in with us SoCalGal! I am well. I just went through a period of swelling and being completely restricted. Wasn't able to eat anything for several days. No worries though - just waited it out and now I'm fine. It was good for a few pounds of weight loss as well, so I'm not complaining. I'm down to 154lbs - lookin good and feelin GREAT! The band was the best decision I've made in my life in a long, long time.

[Barbara12375 0]

Well, tomorrow will be my four year bandiversary. Seems to me that I have always been restricted. I am down 90 from surgery date. I still have occasional issues but that is why I had the band in the first place...something to remind me that I am eating too much, too fast or just the wrong stuff. I have never had any regrets about this procedure. It's the best thing I have done for my overall health. All of my labs are near normal range, also blood pressure, joint pains are pretty much gone (all that extra weight was taking it's toll on the joints), and I just feel better in general. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis over a year ago and I take meds for that but that is not weight related.

My husband passed away in November '08 and after almost a year of struggling with his business, I closed up shop and moved "home" to WV. It has been good to be back near family. My life here is so different than it was in Houston and I'm not sure this is my last stop but it is the right stop for this point in my life.

I'm looking forward to posts from all you old Junebees! Let's hear from all of you. It was good to see that Poodles finally found her answer. We all have to do whatever it is we have to do for ourselves.