lynda babcock
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lynda babcock got a reaction from Brenda's Journey in The BIG Book on the Gastric Bypass!
um, hey.... i am so out of my element.... i want to figure out which surgery i want (by jan 20th), how do i ask people that? sign me, NON TECH
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lynda babcock reacted to Terribj in 50-70 years?
The sleeve surgery has only been performed since 1997 and that is just an estimate. Since this surgery doesn't require FDA approval the data on the start date is just an estimate. The instruments used to do the surgery require FDA approval, the surgery itself does not. It was actually started as a pre-bypass surgery for people with VERY high BMI's.
I did do some research on long term effects as well - but since it's only been performed for such a short amount of time there isn't much data.
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lynda babcock got a reaction from ChristmasJanet in Sleeved in Seattle last Wednesday
Wanted to write something on this fun site as i am looking for any advice going
forward in my new journey to health. Do not know rules etc so feel free to guide.
I went in for Gastric bypass last week and was weighed in at 211 i am 5'7 60 yrs old
(a kinda youthful 60 ha ha)... anyways in pre-op i actually had my Doctor paged and told him to do sleeve instead of full by pass.
Procedure was performed i am now 4 days in healing. Doing ok. My pre-op "classes" and preparation for what the heck to do now and
ongoing is waaay lacking tho. Any suggestions? i know not what to eat.... well i know phase 1,2,3 stuff a bit. But just in general looking for direction or maybe sites you recommend or groups or a mentor? So appreciative AND lucky for this opportunity in general !! Irene
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lynda babcock got a reaction from ChristmasJanet in Sleeved in Seattle last Wednesday
Wanted to write something on this fun site as i am looking for any advice going
forward in my new journey to health. Do not know rules etc so feel free to guide.
I went in for Gastric bypass last week and was weighed in at 211 i am 5'7 60 yrs old
(a kinda youthful 60 ha ha)... anyways in pre-op i actually had my Doctor paged and told him to do sleeve instead of full by pass.
Procedure was performed i am now 4 days in healing. Doing ok. My pre-op "classes" and preparation for what the heck to do now and
ongoing is waaay lacking tho. Any suggestions? i know not what to eat.... well i know phase 1,2,3 stuff a bit. But just in general looking for direction or maybe sites you recommend or groups or a mentor? So appreciative AND lucky for this opportunity in general !! Irene
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lynda babcock got a reaction from Bowserbully in Weight loss disappointment
I just now am looking at BariatricPal.... will have surgery in Feb. (waiting for ins.).
I am so torn between bypass and sleeve... am ok-ed by Dr. for either.
I THINK I would be ok with 50 lb reduction (from current 230) but am not the most disciplined female. 60 yrs old.
Any advice ? Thanks