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278 of 281 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
This is just one of those things that seems like a good idea at the time...
August 20, 2009
By G.C.
I must have been drunk for an entire week. Or depressed. Or maybe in a state of psychosis. I don't know. What I do know is that something had to have been very, very wrong with my mental state at the time, as it's the only way I can really explain my actions. I wish I could give you more details, but I remember very little of the actual thought process now that I have regained lucidity.
At any rate, what I do remember is this...
My boyfriend of 12 years and I were sitting around laughing about stuff, and we both decided that we wanted to lose some weight. I believe there was a program on television about Star Jones or some such other celebrity who had undergone bariatric surgery and now looked fit as can be.
"If only we had that kind of money!" I lamented. "I wish this was like ear piercings or tattoos where you could just do it yourself."
That's when it dawned on me that instructions for doing just about anything, no matter how dangerous, ill-advised, reckless, or insane, live on the internets. So I searched for DIY bariatric surgery, and lo and behold, I found this kit. I realize now the error of my ways, and that perhaps this kit was not meant for the layperson to perform surgery on themselves. But Roger is a very independent man, and he was very encouraging throughout this whole process. He remains convinced to this day that doctors are no smarter than you or me, and often times are much less smarter.
We ordered the package of 3 kits, which Roger justified saying "Well, that way if we mess one of ours up, we have an extra to redo it!"
I remember the night we planned to do the surgery. We hung a mirror on the ceiling and put an old sheet down over the bed. We were each going to perform the surgery on ourselves, using the mirror as a reference and instructions we pieced together from various websites and notes taken from watching clips of surgeries on Discovery Health Channel. It seemed like such a great idea -- our minds were fogged, almost possessed by greed and vanity and lust, enchanted by the promise of perfect bodies and perfect lives that were just around the corner.
Roger went first. From the get-go, he was more confident than I was, more eager to prove that he was just as smart and adept as a hoity-toity medical school doctor. With two pillows propped under his head, he grasped the scalpel purposefully and began to make the first incision. He didn't scream out, as enough painkillers to down an elephant were coursing through his veins. The incision was perfect, even, smooth, and he drew the blade slowly, opening the flesh...
And that's when the dog jumped on the bed.
I miss you, Roger.
At any rate, what I do remember is this...
My boyfriend of 12 years and I were sitting around laughing about stuff, and we both decided that we wanted to lose some weight. I believe there was a program on television about Star Jones or some such other celebrity who had undergone bariatric surgery and now looked fit as can be.
"If only we had that kind of money!" I lamented. "I wish this was like ear piercings or tattoos where you could just do it yourself."
That's when it dawned on me that instructions for doing just about anything, no matter how dangerous, ill-advised, reckless, or insane, live on the internets. So I searched for DIY bariatric surgery, and lo and behold, I found this kit. I realize now the error of my ways, and that perhaps this kit was not meant for the layperson to perform surgery on themselves. But Roger is a very independent man, and he was very encouraging throughout this whole process. He remains convinced to this day that doctors are no smarter than you or me, and often times are much less smarter.
We ordered the package of 3 kits, which Roger justified saying "Well, that way if we mess one of ours up, we have an extra to redo it!"
I remember the night we planned to do the surgery. We hung a mirror on the ceiling and put an old sheet down over the bed. We were each going to perform the surgery on ourselves, using the mirror as a reference and instructions we pieced together from various websites and notes taken from watching clips of surgeries on Discovery Health Channel. It seemed like such a great idea -- our minds were fogged, almost possessed by greed and vanity and lust, enchanted by the promise of perfect bodies and perfect lives that were just around the corner.
Roger went first. From the get-go, he was more confident than I was, more eager to prove that he was just as smart and adept as a hoity-toity medical school doctor. With two pillows propped under his head, he grasped the scalpel purposefully and began to make the first incision. He didn't scream out, as enough painkillers to down an elephant were coursing through his veins. The incision was perfect, even, smooth, and he drew the blade slowly, opening the flesh...
And that's when the dog jumped on the bed.
I miss you, Roger.
132 of 133 people found the following review helpful
The instructions that come with this product are just terrible. Even though I did everything according to the book, I had about seven pieces left over. I'm sure they're useful for something, but I can't figure out what.
110 of 112 people found the following review helpful
By P. Moore
This is an awesome product. I have performed my first two bypasses using this kit (on myself of course), and I have lost over 200 pounds. There was some initial bleeding that occured, and I needed to be rushed to the emergency room due to "severe internal hemorrhaging" but the three week stay was well worth the cost I saved by doing my own bypass. They even threw in a free bag of donor blood at the hospital! Take that gold box deals! Highly recommended! Note: through personal experience, it is difficult to follow instructions when under anestesia. Your experience may vary, good luck with your home surgery!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Do Not Buy
this kit is incomplete: I only found out the problems just 5 minutes into my wife's operation. We didn't have enough tissues supplied to mop up all the blood and then realised the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Rose
1.0 out of 5 stars
Beware Of Death
My friend was performing this surgery on themselves after buying this item and diet on the operating table. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Timothy Joseph
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not safe
I purchased this product in hopes I could save some money. They must think you need to be a rocket scientist to understand the instructions. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dennis
3.0 out of 5 stars
Probably my fault, but...
My daddy always told me never pay somebody else to do something you can do yourself. He also told me never to pay full price for anything, so naturally I chose the "Buy It Used"... Read more
Published 17 months ago by James K Polk
1.0 out of 5 stars
Completely Disappointing
I've taken on other do-it-yourself projects, so I was disappointed with the instructions that accompanied this product. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Silicon Valley Bob
1.0 out of 5 stars
The Destruction of Family Gastric Bypass Buisnesses!
Yet another example of big business making it impossible for small family operations to succeed in this country. Read more
Published on May 9, 2011 by StudentBuyer
3.0 out of 5 stars
A incomplete kit.
It's missing pain reduction medication. I tried just biting down on a wooden spoon but did not help to keep my hand steady.
Published on April 1, 2011 by Tommy boy
5.0 out of 5 stars
As easy as 1...2...um
I never understood why people would waste good money paying someone to do something that you can do for yourself. Read more
Published on February 4, 2011 by QueenB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!!!!
I ordered this product and after careful reading on how to put it together it was a piece of cake! So far I've lost 35 pounds and counting!!!!! Highly recommended!!!
Published on January 19, 2011 by TiJack
3.0 out of 5 stars
Other Uses
This can also be effectively used for removing kidney stones as well or heck just yank the whole kidney, you got another one anyway!
Published on January 18, 2011 by mssharonanne
