>OSSG< File - Acronyms

OSSG - Obesity Surgery Support Group
WLS - weight loss surgery
OS - obesity surgery
RNY - Roux-en-Y
VBG - Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
AGB - adjustable gastric band
Open RNY - Roux-en-Y (to open the stomach cavity to perform the surgery)
Lap Band - a Laparoscopic Banding procedure
Lap - Laparoscopic ( to access the stomach cavity by way of instruments through small incisions)
RNY/DS - Roux-en-Y/ duodenal switch
Dumping - nausea, chills and diarrhea, or any combination thereof, which can occur in SOME postops as a result of eating too much fat and/or sugar.
Co-morbidity - a disease or ailment directly resulting from obesity
BMI - Body Mass Index
TT - tummy tuck
Apron - excess skin on lower abdomen following weight loss
Batwings - excess skin on arms following weight loss

Angel - a volunteer who will report to the list, on the post-operative recovery of a member, including making personal visits if it's geographically possible.

lol - laugh out loud
btw - by the way
imho - in my humble opinion
flaming - to attack or insult another on the Internet
dh - dear husband
ymmv - your mileage may vary
roflmao - rolling on floor laughing my ass off
np - no problem
brb - be right back
jk - just kidding
<g> - grin
<eg> - evil grin
(((((hugs)))) - hug

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OSSG is a support group. We are here to share PERSONAL experiences.  We do not offer medical advice. Nor should anything read or written be construed as medical advice.  ALWAYS consult with your Doctor/Surgeon for specific information/advice.

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