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@MariNYC, I totally agree with you. After doing extensive searching & investigating over the past several months, my conclusion was that the Vertical Sleeve was the best route to go.
The "Y" surgery changes way to many things in one's body & one is forced to consume multi-vitamins & supplements for the rest of their lives. I was under the impression the surgery was supposed to help one get off pills: metformin/glipizide for diabetes, etc.
The Lap-Band surgery introduces moveable parts into one's body that are prone to failure & or re-adjustments. I don't want to be poked in the stomach with a syringe filled with saline solution everytime an adjustment has to be made. Makes me envision the saline solutions used in breast augmentation. Yuck!
Again you're correct about the nearly total elimination of Ghrelin, the hunger hormone. Vertical Sleeve surgery removes a great portion of the stomach that produces the hormone.
So, it's Vertical Sleeve for me, otherwise I'll remain a fatty!

Well first of all I want to congratulate you on your achievement so far. 128 lbs is an AWESOME weight loss. Please don't be too hard on yourself. There is a forum on here called basic boot camp posted by Littlemissdiva which will show you some things you can do to get back on track. I personally will go on a 3 day Optifast diet when ever I find myself getting off track and this helps to rejump things for me. I'm sorry I don't have much to offer but I hope this helps.

You will not fail because we won't let you. I use to think the sleeve was not going to work for me but I'm losing weight inspite of what I do. Remember this is just a tool and the rest is up to you. I believe in you and you will not fail. Congrats on your journey.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to post an updated photo of my progress. I still have a ways to go but I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far.

You will not fail because we won't let you. I use to think the sleeve was not going to work for me but I'm losing weight inspite of what I do. Remember this is just a tool and the rest is up to you. I believe in you and you will not fail. Congrats on your journey.

You will not fail because we won't let you. I use to think the sleeve was not going to work for me but I'm losing weight inspite of what I do. Remember this is just a tool and the rest is up to you. I believe in you and you will not fail. Congrats on your journey.

Wow you look great!

Just do it!. I was the same way but once you get into the routine then it becomes a habit and you will do fine.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to post an updated photo of my progress. I still have a ways to go but I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to post an updated photo of my progress. I still have a ways to go but I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far.

Wow I guess I'm kind of different. Im always excited to say how much I've lost especially to the ones who need help but to the skinnies you are right, it is none of their business because they are just being plain nosey lol. Like what's my weight loss got to do with you?

Or how about the ones that say, "you can't eat that" how the hell do they know what I can and cannot eat. I have actually had people stop talking to me at work over the amount of weight I have lost. Oh well then they were not my true friend.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to post an updated photo of my progress. I still have a ways to go but I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far.

Thank you. I am 4 1/2 months out. The advice I would give is do not be too hard on yourself if you make a mistake don't worry just get back on track.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to post an updated photo of my progress. I still have a ways to go but I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to post an updated photo of my progress. I still have a ways to go but I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to post an updated photo of my progress. I still have a ways to go but I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to post an updated photo of my progress. I still have a ways to go but I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far.

Hi everyone, after a stall I finally reached wonderland and I'm loving it!! For those who are struggling, Keep up the good work. Your day will come.

Try doing 2 days of liquids. It really helps.

Hi everyone, after a stall I finally reached wonderland and I'm loving it!! For those who are struggling, Keep up the good work. Your day will come.

Hi everyone, after a stall I finally reached wonderland and I'm loving it!! For those who are struggling, Keep up the good work. Your day will come.

Hi everyone, after a stall I finally reached wonderland and I'm loving it!! For those who are struggling, Keep up the good work. Your day will come.

Hi everyone, after a stall I finally reached wonderland and I'm loving it!! For those who are struggling, Keep up the good work. Your day will come.

Wow Renee is also my middle name hahaha!