In Weigh Over my Head: PEASE CHECK IN IF YOU ARE HERE

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

PEASE CHECK IN IF YOU ARE HERE

I received hundreds of e-mails from people asking for an invite and I feel sooooo bad that blogger only lets you have 100 people. I want to see who is here so if there are people that were invited but are not accepting I can delete them and add others. The "still pending" part is showing people that I already know who are here so I don't want to delete someone it says is not accepting if they are really here. Make sense? lol Thanks!

73 comments:

Elle Bee said...: Hi Lisa, I'm here! :o) thanks for allowing me to read about your journey.; March 16, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Jeanne said...: I'm here! (waving furiously!); March 16, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Michele said...: Here!! lol; March 16, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Amy Veloz said...: I'm here!; March 16, 2011 at 4:24 PM
Elizabeth said...: I'm here! Elizabethmaryheidrich; March 16, 2011 at 4:37 PM
A said...: I'm here too!! Amy @ skinee4life; March 16, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Jean said...: I'm here!!!!

Jean; March 16, 2011 at 5:54 PM
Amanda said...: I'm here, LOL; March 16, 2011 at 6:05 PM
WWSuzi said...: I'm here too :); March 16, 2011 at 6:22 PM
Anonymous said...: I'm here! :); March 16, 2011 at 6:40 PM
Kelly said...: I'm here!; March 16, 2011 at 6:54 PM
Joy said...: Here and so excited for you!; March 16, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Laura P said...: I'm here!; March 16, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Amanda said...: I am here:) Bit if you want to give my spot to someone who comments more (gives more support!) than I do....I will not be offended. I feel honored to follow your journey although I rarely have time to comment!; March 16, 2011 at 8:11 PM
Lisa said...: I am here... Thanks for inviting me; March 16, 2011 at 9:30 PM
Kate said...: I'm here, too, Miss Lisa. Not going anywhere. :); March 16, 2011 at 9:54 PM
Stacy said...: Hi Lisa! Thanks for the invitation!; March 16, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Becky B said...: I'm here. Thanks for the invite. Still praying that everything goes well for you. Hug-a-Bear-Boo; March 16, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Juliet said...: i am here thanks for opening it i read your sweet blog all the time

GOOD luck on surgery keep us updated you will love loosing the weight ...and becoming a NEW lisa its been 2and half years for me and i love my new me
juliet; March 16, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Anonymous said...: here I am!; March 16, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Tracey said...: I'm here..looking forward to following your journey..will be thinking of you on surgery day.; March 17, 2011 at 3:41 AM
The Paris Chronicles said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; March 17, 2011 at 3:55 AM
Barb said...: I'm here. Praying for you.; March 17, 2011 at 8:13 AM
sandy019 said...: I am here! You are doing great!!; March 17, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Debbie said...: I'm here!! Thanks for the invite!!; March 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Farrah said...: I'm here too! :); March 17, 2011 at 11:26 AM
angie said...: I'm here, I'm here! Congrats on the 50 lb loss! That is so fantastic!

Angie Veith; March 17, 2011 at 11:28 AM
jenfromtheburgh said...: I am here too...wishing you postive thoughts on your journey. Congratulations on your loss!!; March 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Amy S. said...: Thanks for the invite, Lisa!; March 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Kelly said...: I am here Lisa, thanks for the invite!Looking forward to reading about your journey!; March 17, 2011 at 12:51 PM
sue said...: I am here too!!!! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your journey; March 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Ashley said...: I'm here, thank you for the invite I cant wait to see where this journey takes you, I know you be so successful in your weight loss.; March 17, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Anonymous said...: I am here, I am here, I am here. Now why do I feel like a Who from Whoville. Thanks for the invite, Lisa.; March 17, 2011 at 1:23 PM
T. Carter said...: Hi Lisa I made it; March 17, 2011 at 2:18 PM
K said...: I'm here. Thanks for the invite. Sending you lots of positive vibes!; March 17, 2011 at 3:18 PM
Dawn said...: I'm here ...and thanks,Lisa. I l know 100 must be hard but 100 who care about you and 100 who are here for you and 0 nasties and 0 hassle. I will try my very best to deserve my place here in terms of trying to say what I can that helps whenever I can.
Dawn; March 17, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Janelle said...: I got the invite today. Thanks!; March 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM
The Sassy Orange said...: I'm here I'm here!!

Angela/Pretty in Orange; March 17, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Still Trying said...: I got mine today! Thank you for including me!

Afton; March 17, 2011 at 9:05 PM
MEG said...: I'm here, keeping you in my prayers! But ditto Amanda, if you want to offer my spot to someone who is a more active part of your recovery, that won't hurt my feelings. You just do what is best for you.; March 18, 2011 at 12:24 AM
Emily said...: I'm here and keeping you in my prayers. I hope your surgery went well.; March 18, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Kristin said...: Here! Keeping you in my prayers.; March 18, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Ashley said...: I'm here, Lisa!

:); March 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM
WrayLynn said...: Lisa - I just got your invite and I'm here! Thanks for inviting me. Best of luck with everything.; March 18, 2011 at 4:34 PM
Diamond said...: I have accepted. Thank you again for sharing with all of us.; March 18, 2011 at 4:44 PM
Erika said...: Here! :) Cheering you on. I know it probably doesn't feel this way right now, but you seem to be growing stronger and braver every day. You are going to do awesome with this. We all believe in you, and are wishing you all the best.; March 18, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Sariah said...: Here! :-); March 18, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Brits said...: I'm here! Thanks so much for the invite!; March 19, 2011 at 12:18 AM
mckay said...: I am here, Lisa. Thank you so much for the invite. My prayers are with you.
Mckay; March 19, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Betsy said...: I'm here...thank you for the invite! Thinking of and praying for you.; March 20, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Rachel said...: I'm here too! I thought for a while that my invite didn't work and I was freakin out, but I figured it out. Love you and praying for you!; March 20, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Ali said...: I am here! so excited for you; March 21, 2011 at 10:34 AM
H. R. Duby said...: I'm here! :-) Thanks for the invite.; March 21, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Denise said...: Hey Lisa! I'm here! SO happy you are out of surgery! Can't wait to have my own in September-ish!!!; March 22, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Just Lisa said...: I can get in on this id, but not on my other one. Can you switch me? I never use this id anymore.; March 24, 2011 at 12:11 AM
Katie J ♥ said...: Here!; March 24, 2011 at 4:26 PM
Judith said...: I am here too! Just a bit late...; March 26, 2011 at 10:57 PM
murgatroidgerow said...: Hi Lisa,
I just got a whole slew of posts. I hope this means I can continue to read your blog. Your story is very inspiring. I know it must be so hard but try to just take it one moment at a time. We're praying and pulling for you!
Melinda; March 30, 2011 at 6:24 PM
Sarah said...: I'm here too! I've been catching up with your posts and you're doing great!!

Sarah
notaneffingdiet.blogspot.com; March 30, 2011 at 6:42 PM
Emily said...: I'm here as well! So glad the surgery went okay. - Emily (eaw4t@virginia.edu); March 30, 2011 at 7:30 PM
missy said...: I'm still reading here. I didn't ask for an invite because I never really commented much anyway, and I figured you had close blog-buddies who should be included instead. HOWEVER, I am keeping you on my blog reader for any updates you let through along the way!

Wishing you the best...
Missy
www.mamasdiet.blogspot.com; March 30, 2011 at 7:32 PM
McKenzie said...: Hugs Lisa! I wish you all the best on your journey!; March 30, 2011 at 8:29 PM
Amelia said...: I am here, thanks for the invite!; March 30, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Land family said...: I'm here too! :(; March 30, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Grace said...: I am SOOOO here! Hope you're doing well.; March 30, 2011 at 10:26 PM
phatinphx said...: I would love to follow your journey.; March 30, 2011 at 11:31 PM
~Janie~ said...: just checked..yay!! you are back in my blogging world! I'm so glad everything is ok...now i hafta catch up.; March 31, 2011 at 1:09 AM
Anonymous said...: here and really hoping you feel better soon. My mom had this done way back in the 80's - she was actually one of the first ones [how she had it done for free] and I remember how it was for her during those early months back home. I feel for you.

Mourning the food - yes, and so much more sweet one - God will hold you up through it all.; March 31, 2011 at 4:10 AM
Amy said...: Just checking in and looking forward to catching up and following you on your amazing journey!; March 31, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Waning Woman said...: here *waving hand*; March 31, 2011 at 9:44 AM
JJ said...: I hope to get an invite as I have been following your journey for a while and want to know what happens with you! I wrote you once before, my name is Erin at threebanim@yahoo.com. (Unfortunately I don't have a blog so you can see that I'm not one of those nasty commenters, but if you compare IP addresses you'll see I live halfway around the world away from the U.S.) Thanks for posting the updates, glad to see you made it through the surgery with flying colors. Good luck to you!; March 31, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Jes said...: I am here. But, I understand if you want to allow someone else to take my place :); March 31, 2011 at 5:25 PM
chelle1113 said...: I am here :); March 31, 2011 at 10:37 PM

My Weight Loss Surgery - NOT THE BAND OR BYPASS!

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) - Also known as Sleeve Gastrectomy, Vertical Gastrectomy

The Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure (also called Sleeve Gastrectomy, Vertical Gastrectomy, Greater Curvature Gastrectomy, Parietal Gastrectomy, Gastric Reduction, Logitudinal Gastrectomy and even Vertical Gastroplasty) is performed by approximately 20 surgeons worldwide. This forum is titled “VSG forum” to include the two most common terms for the procedure (vertical and sleeve). The earliest forms of this procedure were conceived of by Dr. Jamieson in Australia (Long Vertical Gastroplasty, Obesity Surgery 1993)- and by Dr. Johnston in England in 1996 (Magenstrasse and Mill operation- Obesity Surgery 2003). Dr Gagner in New York, refined the operation to include gastrectomy(removal of stomach) and offered it to high risk patients in 2001. Several surgeons worldwide have adopted the procedure and have offered it to low BMI and low risk patients as an alternative to laparoscopic banding of the stomach.

It generates weight loss by restricting the amount of food (and therefore calories) that can be eaten by removing 85% or more of the stomach without bypassing the intestines or causing any gastrointestinal malabsorption. It is a purely restrictive operation. It is currently indicated as an alternative to the Lap-Band® procedure for low weight individuals and as a safe option for higher weight individuals.

Anatomy

This procedure generates weight loss solely through gastric restriction (reduced stomach volume). The stomach is restricted by stapling and dividing it vertically and removing more than 85% of it. This part of the procedure is not reversible. The stomach that remains is shaped like a very slim banana and measures from 1-5 ounces (30-150cc), depending on the surgeon performing the procedure. The nerves to the stomach and the outlet valve (pylorus) remain intact with the idea of preserving the functions of the stomach while drastically reducing the volume. By comparison, in a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the stomach is divided, not removed, and the pylorus is excluded. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass stomach can be reconnected (reversed) if necessary. Note that there is no intestinal bypass with this procedure, only stomach reduction. The lack of an intestinal bypass avoids potentially costly, long term complications such as marginal ulcers, vitamin deficiencies and intestinal obstructions.

Comparison to prior Gastroplasties (stomach stapling of the 70-80s)

The Vertical Gastrectomy is a significant improvement over prior gastroplasty procedures for a number of reasons:

1) Rather than creating a pouch with silastic rings or polypropylene mesh, the VG actually resects or removes the majority of the stomach. The portion of the stomach which is removed is responsible for secreting Ghrelin, which is a hormone that is responsible for appetite and hunger. By removing this portion of the stomach rather than leaving it in-place, the level of Ghrelin is reduced to near zero, actually causing loss of or a reduction in appetite (Obesity Surgery, 15, 1024-1029, 2005). Currently, it is not known if Ghrelin levels increase again after one to two years. Patients do report that some hunger and cravings do slowly return. An excellent study by Dr. Himpens in Belgium(Obesity Surgery 2006) demonstrated that the cravings in a VSG patient 3 years after surgery are much less than in LapBand patients and this probably accounts for the superior weight loss.

2) The removed section of the stomach is actually the portion that “stretches” the most. The long vertical tube shaped stomach that remains is the portion least likely to expand over time and it creates significant resistance to volumes of food. Remember, resistance is greatest the smaller the diameter and the longer the channel. Not only is appetite reduced, but very small amounts of food generate early and lasting satiety(fullness).

3) Finally, by not having silastic rings or mesh wrapped around the stomach, the problems which are associated with these items are eliminated (infection, obstruction, erosion, and the need for synthetic materials). An additional discussion based on choice of procedures is below.

Alternative to a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

The Vertical Gastrectomy is a reasonable alternative to a Roux en Y Gastric Bypass for a number of reasons

Because there is no intestinal bypass, the risk of malabsorptive complications such as vitamin deficiency and protein deficiency is minimal.

There is no risk of marginal ulcer which occurs in over 2% of Roux en Y Gastric Bypass patients.

The pylorus is preserved so dumping syndrome does not occur or is minimal.

There is no intestinal obstruction since there is no intestinal bypass.

It is relatively easy to modify to an alternative procedure should weight loss be inadequate or weight regain occur.

The limited two year and 6 year weight loss data available to date is superior to current Banding and comparable to Gastric Bypass weight loss data(see Lee, Jossart, Cirangle Surgical Endoscopy 2007).

Let's Shrink!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

PEASE CHECK IN IF YOU ARE HERE

73 comments: