hikergirl14

Hi, I am 36, 5'5", and weight 307. I just did my consult with my surgeon and psychologist. I was cleared by both, now just have the NUT. Luckily I have now other health issues so all I have to do is make it through the six months of meetings, and then my switch in May. Although he didn't say I had to lose any weight during that time I am going to try to lose at least 20 lbs. I just want to wish everyone going through this the best of luck, and to remember that you can do it. We have to so that we can live the life we deserve.

This is not a new procedure. They have been doing the switch for 25 years, but until 2007 they were doing the switch much further down the intestine. This was causing some people to have malabsorption of Vitamins even though they were receiving Vitamins. So this newer version does the switch further up allowing for more absorption of vitamins. Weight loss is greater with this procedure, and most have been able to keep it off. Also, unlike gastric bypass, there is really no risk of dumping syndrome. This procedure is also recommended for patients with BMI >50, due to the greater amount of weight that needs to be lost.

Hi there,

My doctor is in Parker also. Dr. Matthew Metz. He is awesome. How much are you looking to lose? I am sure you will make it in December.

I am wanting to lose 150 lbs. I have always been active, but this year I have actually started to feel my weight is slowing me down. I always promised myself that if I ever felt that my weight was slowing me down that I would do the surgery.

Hi everyone. I am in Parker, and will be going to the seminar 11/6 and my first appointment with Dr. Long 11/7. Then on 11/10 I have my NUT appointment. I would love to be able to have the surgery during the last part of December, but I know that is not likely to be the case. Just want to wish everyone good luck!!!