CCHeather

I'm pretty happy with the sleeve.. although I'm still in the honeymoon stage.. sometimes I wonder if I should have went with the RNY. I know a few people who had them, and a couple have gained their weight back with RNY though, and I wanted an easier recovery, and didn't want malabsorption issues.

My doc was an expert but recommended the gastric bypass that my wife got over the sleeve. He thought I couldn't lose the weight on the sleeve as well as the bypass. What he did not see was the rage against fat that was burning inside of me. After my sleeve I attacked the fat like it was my worst enemy, dedicated to lifelong fitness, and had no mercy. The fat came off.
All WLS will work for you if you make it work.

Hi:
I am pre-op. If my insurance approves my surgery (BCBS of AL) I will most likely get a surgery date in Sept. My BMI is 42 now, but my insurance requires a BMI of 35 plus co-morbidities for 3 years or 40+ for 3 years. My BMI has not been high enough long enough, however I have been on a CPAP for 5 years. BCBS of AL says that the results of your sleep study must be "severe sleep apnea" my results 5 years ago were moderate, but my BMI was 33 not 42. I was also required to do the 6 mo. check ins with my PCP BUT my question is not about coverage.
I am struggling with which surgery to choose. I am hoping that someone out there might be able to provide a bit of guidance. I have struggled with compulsive eating for most of my life, like so many I have tried EVERY diet out there. I have lost and regained 100s of pounds. I am very educated about nutrition. I have also invested a lot of time in therapy to address the compulsive overeating. I am leaning toward the bypass because it has been around for so long and because the dumping seems like it might be a tool for me (please let me know your thoughts). I am drawn to sweets and carbs when I am under stress. However, the sleeve is less invasive and it might be nice to be able to take NSAIDs when I am older - if arthritis etc. is an issue.
I have a family history of GERD and Barrett's esophagus - another reason that I am leaning toward the bypass. I am a mother of 3 and again, like so many, I am afraid that by choosing the bypass I am choosing a riskier surgery. However, I want this surgery to be successful, and I want to avoid revision. I am a very compliant patient. I am not especially worried about giving up certain foods etc. I just want to get healthy and active and to be really present in my own life and in the lives of my husband and family. Thanks!

Hi:
I am pre-op. If my insurance approves my surgery (BCBS of AL) I will most likely get a surgery date in Sept. My BMI is 42 now, but my insurance requires a BMI of 35 plus co-morbidities for 3 years or 40+ for 3 years. My BMI has not been high enough long enough, however I have been on a CPAP for 5 years. BCBS of AL says that the results of your sleep study must be "severe sleep apnea" my results 5 years ago were moderate, but my BMI was 33 not 42. I was also required to do the 6 mo. check ins with my PCP BUT my question is not about coverage.
I am struggling with which surgery to choose. I am hoping that someone out there might be able to provide a bit of guidance. I have struggled with compulsive eating for most of my life, like so many I have tried EVERY diet out there. I have lost and regained 100s of pounds. I am very educated about nutrition. I have also invested a lot of time in therapy to address the compulsive overeating. I am leaning toward the bypass because it has been around for so long and because the dumping seems like it might be a tool for me (please let me know your thoughts). I am drawn to sweets and carbs when I am under stress. However, the sleeve is less invasive and it might be nice to be able to take NSAIDs when I am older - if arthritis etc. is an issue.
I have a family history of GERD and Barrett's esophagus - another reason that I am leaning toward the bypass. I am a mother of 3 and again, like so many, I am afraid that by choosing the bypass I am choosing a riskier surgery. However, I want this surgery to be successful, and I want to avoid revision. I am a very compliant patient. I am not especially worried about giving up certain foods etc. I just want to get healthy and active and to be really present in my own life and in the lives of my husband and family. Thanks!