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ALFxRNY

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    I'm not sure what surgery I want or need. I'm just in the starting phases..The nurse mentioned because I am a recently diagnosed diabetic, I should look at by pass over sleeve because its more successful in keeping blood sugars down and I might not need medication anymore. I weight 210 and 5"2 tall - or should I say short?[emoji3]
    Is it harder post-op to do one over the other? Are there more complications with gastric by-pass? How bout down the road? Is your lifestyle more changed over one or the other? I know gastric you will have to take a lot of Vitamins for the rest of your life. I've been reading on this site that people have a lot of gas, smelly breath, etc..will that go away?
    Does everyone get hanging skin? Is that because it was such a fast weight loss or does anyone who loses that much weight have sagging skin even if they lose it slower...With all the saggy skin will you have to wear clothes to cover it all up? How about your face? Will that become saggy?
    I'm sorry so many questions....I need some positive insights....and know that life is better on the other side...I know it will be for my health and that's why I'm doing it. Thank you!!!




    I am also in the beginning stages and though I originally was going to opt for the sleeve, I started leaning towards the bypass. After my consultation with the surgeon I've decided on the bypass. I have a family history of diabetes and high blood pressure (I don't have either of these ailments) and after telling my surgeon about my appetite (I don't eat as often as I should) he declared my problem a metabolism problems and said it could be fixed by bypass but not sleeve. The biggest concern I keep hearing about the sleeve is the risk of developing GERD. The biggest complaint about bypass that I've heard is the vitamins and potential Hair loss from lack of vitamins. All you can do is research. I wish you the best of luck on your journey

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    Have a good time at the seminar! No need to be nervous.. the doctor (or someone) will do all the talking...


    The Bariatric Coordinator did most of the talking because the surgeon ran late. He was very apologetic and answered every question thrown at him. Really nice guy and the people at the seminar had similar concerns. I enjoyed it and the fashion show video they showed us of the Bariatric success stories

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    I think walking through the door of the seminar was the hardest thing I've ever done. (I'm a lawyer, I try cases for a living - really - that walk through that door was harder than anything I've ever done professionally or personally.) I think, for me, the nerves were from finally admitting I could not win this battle with obesity on my own and needed help. I'm the one people come to for help - I don't ask for help. I was admitting that I was weak, and vulnerable and broken.
    And it was the best thing I ever did (other than marrying my husband and having my two daughters). I understand your nerves. Go, listen. Ask questions. Take time to think this through. But I have never regretted my decision to walk through those doors, no matter how scared I was at the moment.
    You've got this.


    The nerves definitely died by the time I walked through the door. It was very informative and I am glad that I went. Now to make the decision about which surgery would be right for me. Excited but also overwhelmed (in a good way)

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    So I've decided to start the process of looking into getting the vsg surgery. I've been doing my research, even joined this site to read the different experiences. Its after 1am (eastern time) and later tonight I am attending a Bariatric seminar. I have no idea why I am so nervous but I am. I'm going to the seminar solo which is doing nothing for the jitters. Have no idea why I am so nervous about it. Anyway, I hope everyone is having a nice night. Sorry for the long winded nerves post. Just had to say it.

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