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Post by goodkel on Jun 8, 2012 21:24:15 GMT -5
Short, clear animation of a DS surgery:
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Post by angelcake on Jun 9, 2012 2:56:44 GMT -5
Drat... I was hoping for 5 incisions. My sleeve was meant to be 5 and I ended up with 6 due to adhesions (not due to a previous surgery, some people just have adhesions for no particular reason). I'm gonna look like a pin cushion LOL!!  |
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Post by kyal on Jun 9, 2012 3:24:47 GMT -5
Trade you. I was open. I look like a knife block  I'm gonna look like a pin cushion LOL!! |
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Post by mommy2006 on Jun 9, 2012 20:19:38 GMT -5
That was neat.  |
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Post by supershae on Jun 10, 2012 1:17:08 GMT -5
This is the video that my surgeon showed me. I still have it saved as a favorite and I show it to friends and family when they ask about it. Simple and to the point.
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Post by OnMyWay2Thin on Jun 10, 2012 7:50:05 GMT -5
Very interesting and, yes, easy to understand! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Sandra C. on Jun 10, 2012 8:09:40 GMT -5
Visuals are the best way to learn at a glance, with 2 color flowing through the system.
Thanks Kel ;-)
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Post by kirmy on Jun 14, 2012 8:01:28 GMT -5
That is very cool.
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Post by ginany on Jun 14, 2012 15:00:55 GMT -5
Mr RNY was open. My DS was LAP. I have six incisions. Not so bad. I would post a pic but havent figured out that part yet
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Post by nyuboi on Jun 14, 2012 23:17:03 GMT -5
I noticed early on in the video they had six incisions. SIX? So I will have laprascopic "marks" going around in circle like that visible when I take my shirt off? I had marks like that before that faded over time from a cosmetic procedure, but not in a noticable way like that. Is this what happens? Does anyone have pictures of their stomach/chest area post-surgery?
Paul
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Post by Joanne on Jun 15, 2012 7:55:01 GMT -5
I noticed early on in the video they had six incisions. SIX? So I will have laprascopic "marks" going around in circle like that visible when I take my shirt off? I had marks like that before that faded over time from a cosmetic procedure, but not in a noticable way like that. Is this what happens? Does anyone have pictures of their stomach/chest area post-surgery? Paul Paul, You will have small lines of incisions which are used for ports for the laproscopic surgery. I assume you had the same with your Lapband? They will fade in time. I'm very fair skinned and you can see mine, somewhat. They don't bother me at all. I'd MUCH rather have them than my old body. Here, I just snapped a picture of my tummy for you on my webcam. Keep in mind my incisions are a bit lower now because I had a tummy tuck that pulled my skin down. They were a few inches higher, but this will give you an idea of what they will look like after they heal and fade.  |
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Post by honeybadger11 on Jun 16, 2012 23:27:56 GMT -5
I call my belly my battleship. I have 12 scars, 6 from lapband and 6 from revision to DS and trust me i would take double that number! I dont know about you (and im smaller on the top to start with) but my stomach is not pretty to begin with! I dont get why people obsess with how many scars they will have...you are getting a whole new life!
Joanne your tummy looks great!!!
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Post by Joanne on Jun 18, 2012 20:49:50 GMT -5
I call my belly my battleship. I have 12 scars, 6 from lapband and 6 from revision to DS and trust me i would take double that number! I dont know about you (and im smaller on the top to start with) but my stomach is not pretty to begin with! I dont get why people obsess with how many scars they will have...you are getting a whole new life! Joanne your tummy looks great!!! Thanks. My stomach was a mess before plastics. I had 3-4 small scars from a lap gallbladder removal, a large scar from open surgery to remove an ectopic pregnancy, another one near it from an open hysterectomy, more little scars from a lap tubal ligation, and then my DS. Not to mention a zillion deep red stretch marks that went up past my belly button and felt like a relief map. Plastic survey chopped it all off, and gave me a new belly button. The tops of the stretch marks that were the highest are now down around my bikini line, but that's all that's left. |
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Post by chrissypoo on Jul 5, 2012 18:28:06 GMT -5
I laugh when I look at my 6 incisions. It looks like I have 6 belly buttons!
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Post by lacaza3 on Jul 23, 2012 21:08:37 GMT -5
Mr RNY was open. My DS was LAP. I have six incisions. Not so bad. I would post a pic but haven't figured out that part yet You said your RNY was open and your DS was lap?.. I had a open RNY in 1999 I was wondering if they could do DS Lap since I was already an open... would love to talk to you either through here or my email Lacaza3@aol.com Thanks Donna Guerrero |
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Post by weesteppn on Aug 10, 2012 19:42:38 GMT -5
I'm with honey badger. I had lap band incisions then had open DS. My belly is a mess. Although I think about it sometimes I am still thankful for what I've gained and won't complain.
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Post by lamby80 on Apr 29, 2013 20:11:47 GMT -5
I've only got 4 incisions, plus the small mark where my JP drain was. However, my surgeon does a large incision in the neighborhood of the bellybutton where he does the majority of the laparoscopic manipulation. So I'll probably have a noticeable scar there. Doesn't really matter to me though. |
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Post by Gail R on May 1, 2013 22:34:02 GMT -5
I am a Dr. Rabkin patient too. At 3 1/2 years out, I have to search for all but one scar. (it looks like a little mosquito bite) My belly button incision was nearly four inches long but it has pretty much disappeared. I am older and thought I wouldn't have such successful healing. I would take all my incisions showing in exchange for my new found health.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2013 9:12:59 GMT -5
I have 6 incisions, none of them more than an 1.5 inches. The scaring doesn't bug me at all. They can give me more scars if that is the cost for the benefits of the DS. (but. i'm a guy, and ladies dig scars on guys!!, I'm also married, so I wouldn't really know anymore..)
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Post by ladylucky on May 17, 2013 18:41:10 GMT -5
How does the bile get into the top of the intestine if it's no longer connected to anything? Is bile just absorbed through the intestine? So it's floating around inside us? Silly questions I'm sure but I don't understand that part.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2013 9:57:44 GMT -5
The bile duct is maintained in the biliopancreatic limb, meaning that bile goes down the same path as pre-surgery, but doesn't mix with food until it reaches the common channel.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2013 15:06:10 GMT -5
The bile duct is maintained in the biliopancreatic limb, meaning that bile goes down the same path as pre-surgery, but doesn't mix with food until it reaches the common channel. I am hoping this helps me out since I had my Gallbladder removed a year ago. Right now I have bathroom urgency and frequency issues because the bile just dumps....I hope the rerouting helps to reregulate that a bit. BTW, you look awesome in your picture, but do me a favor and take another one with you smiling because I don't recognize you not smiling. |
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Post by tiny83 on Apr 9, 2014 20:18:32 GMT -5
The bile duct is maintained in the biliopancreatic limb, meaning that bile goes down the same path as pre-surgery, but doesn't mix with food until it reaches the common channel. I am hoping this helps me out since I had my Gallbladder removed a year ago. Right now I have bathroom urgency and frequency issues because the bile just dumps....I hope the rerouting helps to reregulate that a bit. BTW, you look awesome in your picture, but do me a favor and take another one with you smiling because I don't recognize you not smiling. So...... Are you still having "Bathroom Urgency, post surgery?? Maybe you should were Depends. I'm sure you'll be stylin. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 11:58:01 GMT -5
I am hoping this helps me out since I had my Gallbladder removed a year ago. Right now I have bathroom urgency and frequency issues because the bile just dumps....I hope the rerouting helps to reregulate that a bit. BTW, you look awesome in your picture, but do me a favor and take another one with you smiling because I don't recognize you not smiling. So...... Are you still having "Bathroom Urgency, post surgery?? Maybe you should were Depends. I'm sure you'll be stylin. LOL, funny man! Actually I don't have as much urgency as I did, other than when I was out all night for my 30th class reunion (yes 2 buddies of mine and I polished off a bottle of Canadian Club Whiskey & Ginger Ale then we went up to one of the local bars and had a lot more). I went to bed about 6AM and 30 minutes later woke up and nearly shit myself....I went several more times over the next few hours. Normally I do go a couple times in the morning and maybe once or twice the rest of the day. Probably average 4-7 dumps a day....not a big deal though. |
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Post by amydroe on Apr 10, 2014 12:11:46 GMT -5
Better than not going at all ... Maybe  I'm eating so why am I not going!! Grrrrr! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 14:58:53 GMT -5
Better than not going at all ... Maybe I'm eating so why am I not going!! Grrrrr! You aren't still taking pain meds are you? Those can constipate. I am also told that Iron can constipate, but I don't know if you have started that supplement or not. Add a bunch of mayo to some tuna or drink a shot of olive oil....that can help get things going. Walking also helps. |
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Post by amydroe on Apr 10, 2014 15:13:45 GMT -5
No iron no pain meds. I am walking 2 mi a day. I have not tried olive oil ... Eek! That does not sound so good!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 16:10:46 GMT -5
No iron no pain meds. I am walking 2 mi a day. I have not tried olive oil ... Eek! That does not sound so good! I hear you....try some heavy cream by itself or in coffee if drinking coffee yet. melt some butter and put in something you are eating. Also the more you can drink the better. Just a few suggestions that might be more palatable BTW, are you at regular food stage yet? If so, bacon and sunny side up eggs are a great option if you can do those yet. I know it is hard in the beginning, but those get things going for me. Good luck, and wow on the 2 miles a day. Good job. |
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Post by amydroe on Apr 10, 2014 17:35:12 GMT -5
Thanks I will try those. Tomorrow begins my second week of puréed foods. I'm so over it! I can't wait for eggs and bacon 2 more weeks to go. Thanks on the walking. I hope it helps tone me up and lose even quicker. Summer is close! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 19:38:44 GMT -5
Thanks I will try those. Tomorrow begins my second week of puréed foods. I'm so over it! I can't wait for eggs and bacon 2 more weeks to go. Thanks on the walking. I hope it helps tone me up and lose even quicker. Summer is close! Yeah, pureed foods were the worst for me because everything smelled really gross and seemed even worse when I pureed it. My sense of smell seemed like it increased 1,000 fold for the first few months after surgery. You will get there soon. |
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