akaet

I love being Vegan. It's made my life easier. I'm also a twice cancer survivor and I believe that my lifestyle as a vegan has saved me from all my health issues. I have 18 surgeries under my belt. And so many other things are happening with my body. So plant base lifestyle has been a huge help!


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-169.8
GW-140
HT 5' 3"


"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

You look amazing


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-185
GW-140
HT 5' 3"


"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

I love being Vegan. It's made my life easier. I'm also a twice cancer survivor and I believe that my lifestyle as a vegan has saved me from all my health issues. I have 18 surgeries under my belt. And so many other things are happening with my body. So plant base lifestyle has been a huge help!


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-169.8
GW-140
HT 5' 3"


"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

Awesome


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-185
GW-140
HT 5' 3"


"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

Awesome


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-185
GW-140
HT 5' 3"


"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

10/13
I’m a little late. Haven’t been feeling well. I’m so close
GW 155



Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-156
GW-140
HT 5' 3"


"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

Goal weight 155
Not doing as well as I’d like to see.


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-162
GW-140
HT 5' 3"


"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

Today's weight 159.8
Goal weight 150

Aka_ET
HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-162
GW-140
HT 5'
"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

64kg gone!

6 working on it. I'm a 12 right now.


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-176
GW-140
HT 5' 3"


"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

10/13 I PASSED MY GOAL!!!!!
164.5
If I loose another pound, I will be out of obese and into overweight. It's been 18 years!

Fake tits and a Tummy Tuck

Sosewsue61
Thank you very much for mentioning this possible complication (ulcer in the unused stomach). As much as I've been on this board and done research elsewhere, this was the very first time I've heard of this. It makes SENSE, I just never thought of it!
It would take a special procedure to even get in there and LOOK at the unused portion of stomach, so how many bypass patients have this problem and don't even know it? Scary.
I wish they would figure out an effective procedure that wasn't so full of potential complications (the sleeve isn't perfect, either). Sigh...

Not to sound rude but you are missing the point - in the UNUSED stomach she has the ulcer.

Reflux after bypass is rare. It's common with the sleeve. I do have an ulcer, but they just treat it with a PPI (like prilosec) and something like Mylanta to coat the stomach. I believe when they appear, they're usually near the stoma (opening between stomach and small intestine)

this has to be a totally "my own choice" surgery, otherwise you will not be happy with it. remember that this surgery is only a TOOL and is not a magic wand for weight loss and permanency. we each have to be happy with the choice we make. I have allergies to alot of the Vitamins and minerals that the RNY requires so I choose the sleeve, however I have a hiatal hernia and my surgeon was very concerned about that being an issue. so he had me take 2 tests (and endoscopy, and a barium swallow) to determine if I was a candidate for the sleeve. dr finally said he had no probs with the sleeve, so wahoo!, I get to have it done in just a few days after 2 years of praying, pondering, and completing the pre-op program. this is all to say that you need to do the same.....work the situation. see what is best for you. look at both the RNY and the sleeve. what are the pros and cons of both. which one will work the best for you? then make your choice.

Unless you have pre-existing GERD, you should strongly consider the sleeve. Even though it isn't reversible, it can be turned into a bypass later if necessary.

Well what happened to me was that I wanted the sleeve, but i had severe GERD and my esophagus was already hurt because of it, so my Surgeon advised me against it because I most likely would have to get a revision. This was not what I was expecting but I didn't want to risk going through this surgery twice. Today I'm almost two months post op and really happy with my RNY.
So you do your research and make your own decision but also listen to your doctor's advice because they know better.

I went back and forth and have chosen the bypass for the following reasons: one, it is the gold standard and there are years of data and research, two, it is reversible if necessary, and three, I can't bear the thought of my stomach being cut off and thrown away. More intense surgery, yes - but the risk of surgery is far outweighed by the risk of being fat. I like immediate gratification and I want to see more weight loss. My Dr told me 69% of excess weight lost for the sleeve and 79% for the bypass.
Surgery is 11/1.

Glad you are better. Sorry for your insurance trouble. If you get backed against wall, sometimes hospitals/doctors will forgive some of the bill if you talk to them.

Goal weight 155
Not doing as well as I’d like to see.


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-162
GW-140
HT 5' 3"


"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

I was revised in January from a band to a sleeve. It’s an amazing difference. I’m down 103 from my highest and I don’t think I lost more than 30 lbs (which I gained back) with the band. It’s night and day and incredibly easier to live with!


Band to sleeve revision surgery 1/16/17
HW: 283
CW: 180
GW: 160

Revisions of all kinds! Please share your experiences!

Goal weight 155
Not doing as well as I’d like to see.


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-162
GW-140
HT 5' 3"


"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

Goal weight 155
Not doing as well as I’d like to see.


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-162
GW-140
HT 5' 3"


"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"