I live here in Florida where the whole Terri Schiavo contreversy happened.....I'm definitely making sure I have both a will and a living will before I undergo the knife - but oddly enough, I find that comforting, knowing I'll be taken care of no matter what.
I don't think everyone has to have plastic surgery, but it's something to keep in mind that you *may* need.
Monday, May 30, 2005
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Deciding Which Surgery is Right For Me
I'm pre-op, so I'm in the same stage you are - deciding which surgery is right for me, and I'm really sold on this one for several reasons.
1) The digestive system as God created it still exists in its entirety. The stomach is smaller, and part of the intestines are bypassed, but each section of the digestive system still exists. I have to believe the creator knew what he was doing, and want to keep as close to the original design as possible.
2) Because the duodenum still exists, there is still a gatekeeper between the stomach and the intestines. This is important (to me) for a couple of reasons. It allows for more normal absorption of calcium and iron, and B12, and it prevents the 'dumping syndrome' that goes with the RNY.
3) The only consistent negative I've seen anyone talk about is foul-smelling stools.....and I would think something like Beano could take care of that.
4) It seems to have a greater success in weight loss and getting you all the way to goal - not just 70% of the way.
5) The social aspects of eating are still in tact.....which is really important to me. I went through a medical fast, and it wasn't fun to be the only one not having birthday cake, or wedding cake. It seemed less 'celebratory' not to eat turkey & dressing on Thanksgiving, and dating gets really complicated when you say "I'm not eating".
Now - you have to commit to a lifetime of taking care of yourself - taking vitamins, being observant of your eating and getting some exercise, but if you're like me - taking a few vitamins is better than the 5 or 6 prescriptions I take now.
1) The digestive system as God created it still exists in its entirety. The stomach is smaller, and part of the intestines are bypassed, but each section of the digestive system still exists. I have to believe the creator knew what he was doing, and want to keep as close to the original design as possible.
2) Because the duodenum still exists, there is still a gatekeeper between the stomach and the intestines. This is important (to me) for a couple of reasons. It allows for more normal absorption of calcium and iron, and B12, and it prevents the 'dumping syndrome' that goes with the RNY.
3) The only consistent negative I've seen anyone talk about is foul-smelling stools.....and I would think something like Beano could take care of that.
4) It seems to have a greater success in weight loss and getting you all the way to goal - not just 70% of the way.
5) The social aspects of eating are still in tact.....which is really important to me. I went through a medical fast, and it wasn't fun to be the only one not having birthday cake, or wedding cake. It seemed less 'celebratory' not to eat turkey & dressing on Thanksgiving, and dating gets really complicated when you say "I'm not eating".
Now - you have to commit to a lifetime of taking care of yourself - taking vitamins, being observant of your eating and getting some exercise, but if you're like me - taking a few vitamins is better than the 5 or 6 prescriptions I take now.
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