blamy10

I have had Crohn's disease for 23 years, limited to the terminal ileum (the end of my small bowel). I have had two bowel resections (one in 1989 and one in 2005) and have been maintained for the last six years on Imuran (an immunosuppressant similar to 6MP). My last colonoscopy (2-1/2 years ago) showed only one tiny superficial ulcer and was otherwise free of disease. I am considering the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I have spoken to a bariatric surgeon, who feels that this is the best choice for me because it doesn't involve the small bowel and does not cause malabsorption. I have asked about a band, but he doesn't believe this works well (he has performed this procedure as well as the sleeve, the Roux-en-Y, and the duodenal switch), and could potentially cause erosion - not a good option for Crohn's sufferers. My surgery was just approved by my insurance, BCBS. I would like to lose 130-140 pounds. I would also be interested in hearing from anyone who has Crohn's and has had the VSG.