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Post by bugirll on Jan 5, 2012 20:04:08 GMT -5
I was on track to get a RNY in March. After being here, doing alot of researchI decided on the DS. I am so grateful now that I am not getting the RNY. When I think about the RNY I almost choke now (you know because you cant drink with your meals ;D).
So the point is, I have a date with a vetted doctor in Belgium on March 19th for a lap DS. I couldnt be happier.
At first I was like "why are they so fucking pushy about the DS?". After spending a lot of time reading everything I can get my hands on, weighing the pros and cons, the DS wins hands down.
Thanks again, Megan
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Post by supershae on Jan 5, 2012 21:18:38 GMT -5
I love my DS...even though I am a baby  Congratulations and good luck |
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Post by bb212 on Jan 5, 2012 21:50:18 GMT -5
YES! I love the vets, they helped demystify the DS for me as well. Congrats on your upcoming surgery!
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Post by shann_ds on Jan 5, 2012 21:51:22 GMT -5
Good luck! March will be here before you know it!! I did the same thing -- changed my mind after reading about the DS on the other boards. It's truly amazing how many lives have been changed from those discussions. Who else?
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Post by Gail R on Jan 5, 2012 21:54:39 GMT -5
I really don't think that I could succeed or live with any other WLS. I am so glad you found the one that I consider by far the best.
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Post by Sandra C. on Jan 5, 2012 21:58:39 GMT -5
Good Luck in Belgium with your D.S. how exciting for you!!! I feel so blessed to have the best WLS there is!!
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Post by clpeltz on Jan 5, 2012 22:27:12 GMT -5
Good luck on your upcoming surgery Megan. March will come fast! I am so glad that you found the DS too. I wish I would of done my research the first time around, but I am thankful to be on the right train now! ;D
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Post by anewmii on Jan 5, 2012 22:36:42 GMT -5
I too am grateful to have found the DS. I was trying for MANY years to get the RNY! I didn't even know about the DS!!! Thank goodness for the Vets as I knew nothing about how to care for myself post DS! Good Luck! You too will love your DS.
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Post by charlee on Jan 5, 2012 22:41:43 GMT -5
Best wishes for your DS! I sure do love mine. :-)
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Post by Happy DSr on Jan 5, 2012 22:44:41 GMT -5
great choice! I am "happy" with mine!
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Post by keliblue on Jan 6, 2012 11:01:38 GMT -5
Congrats on seeing the light ;D Welcome aboard.. moving over..xoxox
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Post by Joanne on Jan 6, 2012 11:08:23 GMT -5
Good luck!
I, for one, am pushy about the DS because of all the myths out there that scare people away. I think people deserve to know the truth - it starts with awareness of the DS itself, and then the truth about what it's actually like to live with the DS. There are a lot of misconceptions and downright lies about it.
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Post by ModestoK on Jan 6, 2012 12:11:31 GMT -5
Excellent!
I am so much happier with the DS than I could ever be with the RNY. So many people are dissuaded from the DS by the lies and misinformation out there.
Congratulations on doing your research and making the best surgical choice for yourself.
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Post by fullhousemom on Jan 6, 2012 13:12:52 GMT -5
Cut once, not twice! I dont know why anyone would want any other surgery than the DS. You meet very very few unhappy DSers. You meet lots of people unhappy with the results of the other surgeries. DSers get a bad rep for being outspoken, but the long term results speak for themselves.
Welcome to the DS board. You made a great decision! Best wishes!
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Post by sherbearmama on Jan 6, 2012 15:56:31 GMT -5
Congratulations on your decision! I have a friend who I'm hoping will consider the DS--she's got her mind set on the RNY but doesn't really know any of the drawbacks of the RNY. I'm a baby DSr and feel so happy about choosing this surgery. I've had nothing but good experiences thus far. Good luck and thanks for joining us here!!!
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Post by baileymouse on Jan 6, 2012 16:01:33 GMT -5
Congrats, you are making a great decision. I had the RNY and was miserable until I revised. At 5-6 years out I wound up horribly anemic, with esophageal erosion, reactive hypoglycemia, and an inability to even think. Now I'm great and I can eat! Glad you're picking the DS, I wish I'd done it back in 03.
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Post by Dudette on Jan 6, 2012 16:06:09 GMT -5
Got your plane tickets booked yet? What hotel are you staying at? We want details! LOL! So excited that everything is moving forward for you. ;D
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Post by zoetrope on Jan 6, 2012 17:11:08 GMT -5
That's great! I'm a revision. Wish I had done it right the first time.
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Post by bugirll on Jan 6, 2012 17:45:52 GMT -5
Got your plane tickets booked yet? What hotel are you staying at? We want details! LOL! So excited that everything is moving forward for you. ;D Thanks so much everyone. I really am very excited. I went through World Med Assist and they make all the arrangments for me. They are goingto contact me next week to find the best airfare price. |
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Post by majormom on Jan 6, 2012 18:38:12 GMT -5
I was on track to get a RNY in March. After being here, doing alot of researchI decided on the DS. I am so grateful now that I am not getting the RNY. When I think about the RNY I almost choke now (you know because you cant drink with your meals ;D). So the point is, I have a date with a vetted doctor in Belgium on March 19th for a lap DS. I couldnt be happier. At first I was like "why are they so fucking pushy about the DS?". After spending a lot of time reading everything I can get my hands on, weighing the pros and cons, the DS wins hands down. Thanks again, Megan You're going to do great! BTW, there's another LW pre-op looking at the DS on the LW board today...wanna chime in? --gina |
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Post by sandyv63 on Jan 6, 2012 21:03:48 GMT -5
Wow, a DS and a trip to an exotic foreign country too! Way to do the DS in style!
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Post by msbatt on Jan 6, 2012 23:02:23 GMT -5
I was on track to get a RNY in March. After being here, doing alot of researchI decided on the DS. I am so grateful now that I am not getting the RNY. When I think about the RNY I almost choke now (you know because you cant drink with your meals ;D). So the point is, I have a date with a vetted doctor in Belgium on March 19th for a lap DS. I couldnt be happier. At first I was like "why are they so fucking pushy about the DS?". After spending a lot of time reading everything I can get my hands on, weighing the pros and cons, the DS wins hands down. Thanks again, Megan Thank YOU for understanding why we're "so pushy". (*grin*) |
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Post by pktwatch on Jan 6, 2012 23:35:12 GMT -5
Good luck, I am also glad that I found the DS way.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2012 23:45:15 GMT -5
Good luck to you!!
I have heard nothing but good things about Dr. Himpens, you are in good hands!
Are you going to him or Dr. Toon?
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Post by bugirll on Jan 7, 2012 4:00:54 GMT -5
Good luck to you!! I have heard nothing but good things about Dr. Himpens, you are in good hands! Are you going to him or Dr. Toon? I will be with Dr. Toon Sonneville. |
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Post by rena on Jan 7, 2012 4:53:56 GMT -5
Good luck!! I can't wait to hear about your trip!
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Post by stefaski on Jan 7, 2012 10:56:31 GMT -5
I, too was enlightened by the DS Vets. Thank God!!!
Best of luck on your surgery!
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Post by Girlrocker on Jan 7, 2012 11:21:52 GMT -5
Yay for you! I had an RNY in 2002, another surgery 4 weeks later, hernia surgery a year after that; the downside of the pouch-intestine hookup, worked my tail off in nutrition and exercise, only to find myself leading the same, horrible pre-op life, and I couldn't get under 200 lbs no matter what I did. I knew about the DS but my insurance at the time didn't cover it. 9 years later, I have insurance that does and I revised. So happy for you that you're starting on the right path, and March will be here before you know it!
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Congratulations and good luck 
