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starr1202    38

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The last time I seen my surgeon he was telling me that the sleeve is taking over the RNY because of the malnutrition so I was just wondering if they recommended the sleeve for you ladies or was it your decision. For me Dr.Kruger recommended it because of my asthma issues and with the bypass I couldn't ever take prednisone and Motrin again for it. I was so happy as I didn't like the rerouting of the intestines part.

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teeny1202    71

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No for me due to my weight and other issues dr. Streeter really wants to do rny but i have been doing a little research on the sleeve since before it came to Massachusetts as i have an out of state relative who had it done. I was scared to do the rny due to the malabsorption. It's honestly taken me about four years to get this far. My weight keeps going up, i have definitely proven to myself that i cannot do this alone or the traditional way.

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Vixynne    695

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Yes, I'm in New Bedford. I knew I wanted the sleeve before I went to the first seminar. When I had my first surgeon's consult (which ended up being mostly with the Nurse Practitioner), I was asked "which surgery were you considering?" I responded that I wanted the sleeve, and the NP told me I would probably be an excellent sleeve candidate. The only surgery I felt that they weren't 100% in favor of for anyone is the lapband; one of the other nurses told me she fully expects to see the band phased out over the next few years.

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starr1202    38

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I was told the same thing by Kruger himself and the RNY # are getting smaller as the sleeves are rising. I'm very happy with my decision I've lost 75 and feel like a totally new person. I had a friend who had Streeter and wanted the lap band and he wouldn't do it so she ended up with the RNY I think he only like to do them stick with your decision girl it is in my opinion the ultimately best way to go :)

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Vixynne    695

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You bet! There's no way I'm changing my mind--that's one thing I've felt confident about right from the beginning.

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starr1202    38

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You bet! There's no way I'm changing my mind--that's one thing I've felt confident about right from the beginning.

Good luck on Monday!! How are you feeling

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Vixynne    695

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Thanks, Starr! I'm NERVOUS but I know I'm making the right choice. Just trying to prepare, pack and stay as calm as possible, LOL. My arrival time is 10 a.m. at Tobey!

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ReadyNewM3    112

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Thanks' date=' Starr! I'm NERVOUS but I know I'm making the right choice. Just trying to prepare, pack and stay as calm as possible, LOL. My arrival time is 10 a.m. at Tobey![/quote']

Good luck!!!!!! Oh God so fast, please keep in touch!!

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starr1202    38

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Thanks' date=' Starr! I'm NERVOUS but I know I'm making the right choice. Just trying to prepare, pack and stay as calm as possible, LOL. My arrival time is 10 a.m. at Tobey![/quote']

My surgery was in the middle of Frankenstorm 6 am sharp. Don't forget Chapstick I had seen it on my list and wondered why I would need it but your lips get so dry it's a must have I also had my b/f bring me a small table fan it was so hot and that was around Halloween. Gas x strips I snuck in with me was a must for the gas pain and tons of hot packs also helped. The nurses was calling the other floors for me for the hot packs :) they are so awesome there I was there so much I actually miss them Lol

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ReadyNewM3    112

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My surgery was in the middle of Frankenstorm 6 am sharp. Don't forget Chapstick I had seen it on my list and wondered why I would need it but your lips get so dry it's a must have I also had my b/f bring me a small table fan it was so hot and that was around Halloween. Gas x strips I snuck in with me was a must for the gas pain and tons of hot packs also helped. The nurses was calling the other floors for me for the hot packs :) they are so awesome there I was there so much I actually miss them Lol

Ohhhh how to forget Frankenstorm! Oct 2011 a mess!!! Lol

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starr1202    38

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Ohhhh how to forget Frankenstorm! Oct 2011 a mess!!! Lol

October 2012

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ReadyNewM3    112

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October 2012

Ok ok ok :P

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Vixynne    695

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Good luck!!!!!! Oh God so fast, please keep in touch!!

I surely will--I'll have my phone and hopefully a laptop computer available by the time I get to my room. I'll try to post as soon as I feel up to it!

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Thanks' date=' Starr! I'm NERVOUS but I know I'm making the right choice. Just trying to prepare, pack and stay as calm as possible, LOL. My arrival time is 10 a.m. at Tobey![/quote']

Good luck. I was sleeved at Tobey on 6/11/2013 KrUger. Great surgeon. You are making the right choice.

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Vixynne    695

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Good luck. I was sleeved at Tobey on 6/11/2013 KrUger. Great surgeon. You are making the right choice.

Thanks, Palmtree. It sounds like you had a good experience at Tobey--it sure helps to hear that!

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