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SharBear617

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    From what I've read, after about 2 years post op, there isn't much difference in excess weight lost between rny vs sleevers. My bmi before surgery was 42, but I went with rny because I also had gerd, and now 6 months post op, no reflux. But, I was looking to lose (and needing to quite frankly) at least 80 to 100 lbs total, however, I was told I could probably only expect the tool that surgery gives me to be responsible for somewhere around 65 to 75 lbs of weight loss....if I wanted more, that would be all my doing.

    Take your time, and decide what's best for you.

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    I agree....try not to over weigh yourself or you'll go nutty over it. Your setting in for your 3 week stall (definately a thing) so try not to panic. The losing will resume.

    My important rule of thumb? I never weigh myself more than one time in a day (unless I weigh first thing in the morning, then shortly after have a large BM - sorry, crude I know, but I'm stepping back on that scale if I'm certain there are ounces that I've lost in that toilet!). If I step back on the scale sooner than 1 week is up, and I see the number stuck, or <gulp> has gone up, I just don't let it register. I wait until I'm sure the weight has started dropping again.

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    I went back to work after 2 weeks, and yes, fatigue was a big thing....didn't matter that I was getting my Vitamins in, etc...was just pooped. But just muddle through, try to get as much sleep as you can. Also, once you start being able to get more movement in, that helps too. You're just recovering from a surgery, so don't feel like there's something wrong...the energy will eventually come back. Somedays it's almost crazy energy, but keep following docs orders, and you will be feeling better!

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    Unfortunately his bedside manner most likely won't be any different than what you've already experienced. But...when it comes to surgeons, while it's great if they're the "total package" of great skill and interaction....I'll take great skill any day of the week and twice on Sundays. Now, if we're talking therapists, or primary care doc, then good bedside manner is a bit more important to most.

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  15. Posted

    Great NSVs! I love that my feet don't hurt as soon as I'm out of bed in the mornings.

    Digging being comfortable crossing my legs again (and not needing the assistance of my arm lifting my leg to cross them).

    And as you said....loving that food doesn't have the same irrational pull it had on me before surgery.

    Happy too that the way I look on the outside is starting to match how strong and happy I feel on the inside.

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  22. Posted

    @Hollyhock...I definately don't think you need to hear this, but I've gotta say it...for someone who has had life throw a lot of crap your way, you have managed to overcome so very much....wow.

    The decision can be hard, but it has to be yours because it's so very personal. You are obviously trying to make sure you make the "right" choice, and I've no doubts you will. Seems like your gut (no pun intended!) is telling you sleeve from what you've posted. With either surgery, honestly a LOT of the work is mental, and you are going to have a good outcome as long as you remain true to what has gotten you to going down this path, which is being honest with yourself and showing that you have an amazing ability to overcome whatever life sends you. You're going to come out a winner whichever you choose, because you're already doing the mental work of this journey. Best of luck with whatever you decide, and thanks for sharing your journey to this point.

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  24. Posted

    @harmony5001...just breathe...keep reminding yourself we are always much stronger then we sometimes give ourselves credit for...and taking this step to get back in control of YOUR future, takes a lot of courage, so pat yourself on the back for having that courage.

    I'm just past 6 months post rny, and have zero regrets. Life will get better and better for you; you just have to be willing to allow it to be, and saying yes to this path is a big, courageous step. Good luck, and look forward to 2017 putting you back in control!

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  25. Posted

    This holiday season is my first since my surgery (June 2016), and I recently realized that I apparently have a much, much stronger association with food at Christmas time than I do at Thanksgiving (somewhat odd considering Thanksgiving is pretty much all about food whereas Christmas is many more things). At Thanksgiving, I felt very in control, no temptations for overindulging at all. Once December hit, big difference for me in the amount of willpower I've had to muster up to control urges for things that haven't tempted me up to this point.

    I feel really good that I have kept them in check, but it is definately showing me how much habit, history, and memories come into play when it comes to how and what we eat.

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