Rainy007

Recenly, I was complaining about how devastated I was to have to complete a 6 month dietary program, because I am feeling so completely miserable with my comorbidities (joint pain, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, and sleep apnea). Well, after careful thought, prayer and consideration, I have decided to puruse vertical sleeve gastrectomy instead of the RNY. I changed my decision because I am now 35 years old and I need to minimize my risk for complications. I have 4 small children (9, 8, 4, and 2) and I husband who I need to care for. I know that VSG is not always complication free, but again, I need to minimize my risks. Secondly, I was reading a study in my insurance policy that cited that VSG is just as effective in reversing high blood pressure and diabetes as RNY. With RNY, I am not completely comfortable with the rerouting of intestines/malapsorption. Also, I am researching more and more that the weight loss is almost just as good, or just as good as RNY with VSG. I am grateful that I have had this time to think everything over and continue my research. I am coming up on appointment 5 of 6 with the supervised program, and had I not had this time to do extra research, I may not have discovered that the VSG is just as good as the RNY with usually fewer complications. I have already confirmed with my insurance company that the VSG is covered and contacted my surgeon's office to inform them of my decision. In addition to this change, recently I have: -purchased a treadmill -increased my exercise to 5 times per week -completely eliminated carbs and sugar from my diet -eliminated diet sodas from my diet -drink 90% Water, th other 10% is hot tea (equal sweetner, little cream) I was pretty much on the borderline of a BMI of 40, so I have lost 5 lbs and only wish to lose at the max 10 more before surgery. At this point, I cannot do anything that would disqualify me from this life changing surgery. I feel ready to utilitze this tool to maximize my results and live a healthy lifestyle!

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Wow, thanks for your '2 cents' When I stated that I wanted to minimize my risks, I am talking about overall risks and complications when comparing sleeve to RNY. I wasn't just speaking about initial risks. I fully have research and understand the leakage rates with the sleeve, and my surgeon has gone over all of this data with me. I also understand that sleevers can dump, which would be a good thing for me...would act as a deterrant from consuming too many starches and sugars. Let me clarify, I am not aiming to maintain a zero carb lifestyle, but there are lower carb foods like vegetables, sweet potatoes, complex carbs that I will consume to meet my need for carbs. I will maintain probably around 30g of carbs per day, and 70-100g of Protein. My dietician has approved my plan and I have informed her of my change as well. I will be meeting with her in a few more weeks. Thanks for your advice and info.

Thank you!! What a great success you have had. Congratulations on reversing those comorbids so quickly! Congrats on your sleeve, and thanks for the positive thoughts. Your future is before you, and I'm sure it's looking bright!!! Keep moving foward. Thanks Pennie. I'm working on it day by day....

Sigh....sorry guys for complaining, but I am feeling pretty discouraged today. Tomorrow marks visit #4 of my 6 month supervised diet requirement. I am grateful to be over halfway done, but this whole process seems to be dragging along. I am so tired of carrying this weight around on my joints. My joints are starting to ache. Most days I don't even leave the house unless I absolutely have to (to go to work, grocery shop, necessary stuff for my kids). I am so ashamed of the way that I look. I am tired of my fat thighs rubbing together with every step that I take; tired of stuffing my fat body into these clothes. I have used these months to do research, practice sipping Water throughout the day, not eating with meals, exercising, adhering to my Vitamin regimen, but nothing is helping to make this weight/wait more palatable. Tomorrow at my 4 month appointment, I will be turning in all of my records (5 yr weight history, letter seeking approval, and even pictures). I still resentful that I have to wait 6 long months before I can even be submitted to surgery. It just seems cruel and unfair, like kicking a person when they are already down. And then after the six months are over, there is no guarantee that it will be approved so then, there is another wait. Some days I can deal with it better than others, but today is just not a good day for me. I just want to sit in this house or hide under a rock until I get my RNY!

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