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Finally I’m checking in preparing for surgery.....

I got my surgery date on Monday , I was excited but now I am nervous too. Thinking about the sacrifices I'll have to make and changes but I have to keep telling myself about the big picture . The big picture of a healthier life. With sacrifices comes huge gain of getting our lives back. I lost a good amount of weight already prior to this surgery and can tie my shoes without getting out of breath , I can walk a bit more now, fit into clothes better , I snore less. Those are just a few things we don't even realize sometimes that are effecting us and our way of living. So counter those negative thoughts with all the positive possibilities. I am looking forward to hopefully going sky diving, fitting in a seat for roller coasters , being able to walk at the amusement park, buying clothes that cost less because of sizing (you know plus size clothes can get expensive fast lol ). Remember you're beautiful already and worth change that can better your life . It's going to be a struggle and that's the scary part but we'll make it through ! Congratulations on getting your surgery date . Mine is April 19. We got this girl!

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Thank you every one for the uplifting words!! I’m 23 so I just keep telling myself if I want to live beyond 60 it’s time to get this done

congratulationsno but mine is april 2nd

Hi y’all! Finally got that call today that we all waited for... surgery finally happening April 5th! Anyone else having on the same day?

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the losers bench.

Thank you! Happy birthday [emoji322] [emoji322] [emoji322]

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Who's my surgery twin??? I got approved on Friday 03/08/2018 [emoji4] I found out before my surgeons office because I called my insurance even though it had only been 3 days that day since the authorization request was put in. To my surprise they had already made a decision by day 2! On 03/12/2018 it was scheduled for April 19. Wow.. I was so excited! Now ofcourse naturally I am also a tad bit nervous for after surgery body reactions. Back in 08/2015 I was 418 lbs found out i am diabetic got on metformin and I decided to lose weight, I lost 138 lbs in a little over a year and my A1C dropped to 5.2. I kept the weight off but by 05/2017 I had gained back around 50 lbs. My August 2017 I decided ok it's time to get the surgery, it all worked out because my insurance requires 3 years of medical documentation, 2 of which have to be documented that I was trying to lose weight which I met this requirement since I didn't start going to the doctor until 2015. I had to do 6 months of monthly weigh ins (really 7 since the first one doesn't count and yeah I know some people wait a year!) But this weigh in process actually got me to the 3 years worth of documentation since my last weigh in wasn't until February 2018. I'm down 111 lbs now so although I haven't been able to get back down 138 lbs I'm back on track but March 17 is my birthday so I'm going to eat some cake while I can! Liver shrinking diet starts on 04/04/2018 [emoji3] I know after surgery sweets and fatty foods won't be a good idea due to dumping syndrome so I'll enjoy my cake for my 28th birthday [emoji322]
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Just wanted to give some photos so you can see I was small to start and I went from 179 to 380 from 2004 to 2017 so people criticism is a joke

Hey berry, thanks for that correction; yes, RnY bypass IS restrictive AND malabsorptive. Not sure what i was thinking about when i said it wasn't?! Anyway, thx again. I don't want to be the source for misinformation!

For what it's worth . . . I have diabetes and GERD and still had the sleeve. I was on meds for the GERD beforehand and I'm still on meds, so don't notice any difference. I'm on half as much diabetes medication as I was before. My rate of weight loss hasn't been super-speedy, but I'm older and I'm not exercising (knee issues). Still pretty happy with the results so far and expect more weight loss in the months to come . . .

I have not have it yet .. end of next month, I chose Bypass more rate of weight loss, my dislocated knee needs a break ASAP lol . And plus I get lots of heartburn from time to time and sleeve won’t be the best one for that.
Like someone else said Sleeve is pretty new , even in the seminar the doctor mention they don’t have as much information.

But if I were you .. ask your Surgeon .. he can give you more accurate info .. than us. I see people debating on malabsorption.


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

I chose to have the RNY. I figured at my age that I better go BIG or go home!! I really liked the thought of having the restriction and Malabsorption. The 1st Dr. I went to wanted to do the Lap-Band because my hubby had one and lost a little over 100#'s but could never get it filled right had to go back to surgery Later on because they couldn't get Fluid in or out. I knew I wanted nothing to do with that. Don't get me wrong about my next comment, I hear people say that they picked the sleeve because it was less invasive than the RNY. HHHMMM how about removing 70 to 89% of your stomach. That is just my thoughts. My PCP told me to go to another Surgeon because he knew me well enough that I needed both aspects of the RNY. He was right!! I got below my goal weight in 6 months due to having problems with Strictures ( kind of like scar tissue) I feel that was part of the reason I lost so fast. I have maintained my weight loss all except I did gain 8#'s back after awhile all were happy because they got worried about me losing too much. So for me the GO BIG or go home worked for me. Since my surgery, I have seen many of the support groups that have lost great with the Sleeve. The bottom line is WLS is a tool, not a fix all. Good Luck on whichever one you decide on!!

I still have a long way to go -- I've completed one of 6 months of supervised nutrition visits. I know someone who had the sleeve and did very well -- I second those above who say the commitment to nutrition and exercise is the same regardless. Hope all this info has been helpful!

The bypass IS malabsorptive because lots of nutrients are absorbed in the first part of the intestine that gets bypassed. Over time, the intestines adapt and absorb more, (part of the reason regain happens).
Bypass is better for Gerd and moderate diabetes. Dumping can be helpful against addiction to sweets, but not everyone with a bypass dumps.
I have the sleeve and so far, so good. Still have to take daily Vitamins. Lifestyle change is required for both bypass and sleeve. Exercise requirements are the same.

Bypass is not a malabsorbative procedure. Duodenal switch is, but not bypass. Sleeve u can also end up eating more than u were initially (aka stretching) if ur not careful.
I think the main difference is the rearranging of internal plumbing. [emoji6]
As others have stated, some differences (good, bad, or indifferent) in the two are: With sleeve they remove the cut away stomach, with bypass they do not. With sleeve u can get GERD worse than prior to the procedure, with bypass u won't. With bypass u will have to take supplements forever (and not because of malabsorbtion, but because ur pouch is so small, u can't get as many nutrients thru food bcos u can't eat as much); with sleeve, I'm not sure. There is over 30+ yrs study and research on bypass, sleeve is newer.
It probably sounds like i am talking up the bypass procedure but im honestly not trying to. I had the bypass and so far, im happy with my decision. That said, I think the sleeve is very successful procedure, as well, and is actually the procedure people are going with more now these days. Each procedure has its pros and cons (and horror stories), but it will end up being a personal choice for u after hearing and reading all the differences.
Good luck!

You've done awesome! I turned 50 and realized I had to have a more permanent tool. I was so great at the yo-yo, my entire life since I was probably 6. It always came back and more.
I chose the sleeve because I didn't want anything rearranged Maybe dumb, but it just sounded better to me. I suffered from GERD during pregnancy and after the birth of my daughter. I'm taking meds and it's been okay. I don't know how it will be long term but I'm pretty fine with it 4 weeks out.
As for knees, have you tried Water fitness? I love it. I have a waterproof ipod and I just get there and run in the deep water with a belt. I've done classes for probably 20 years, too. Something to think about if you have a pool available.
Keep on keepin' on!

Hi there! Kudos to you for having lost a good amount of weight on your own. That happened to me too, but as in everything, the weight came back faster than the time it took me to lose only 29lbs! I decided on the sleeve as I just needed help with losing weight and to hopefully improve my osteoarthritis on my knees and hopefully I get to exercise more. Also, my brother did the sleeve and thus far he's been doing well. I feel like we can support each other throughout this time. He's about a year in and have lost about 80lbs. A friend of mine decided to go with the bypass since she felt she would not be able to do as much exercise due to her job and lifestyle, and she's been doing good as well.
Whatever you decide to do, best of luck to you! I have found this site to be informative and the people here to be very supportive.

Chose sleeve, because I did not want malabsorbtion. You may want to think about how you would have adequate nutrition if you want children, as the bypass would make that a lot more difficult. Also the nurse practicioner at my PCP had bypass and she developed ulcers in the unused stomach that is left in after bypass, she also has B12 deficiency. The pouch created in bypass still has the fundus part of the stomach and it can stretch, whereas this is not an issuebw the sleeve.
I was sleeved 5 days ago and doing very well.

I have not had surgery yet but have chosen bypass because I’m starting at a very high BMI (and bypass has slightly greater loss) and because I’ve had diabetes for several years, and bypass offers better chance for resolution or at least improvement. Good luck with your decision!

Good luck

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I had severe acid reflux prior to surgery, so I had gastric bypass because sleeve will only make the condition worse. Many on this site had sleeve only to have it revised to gastric bypass because of problems with GERD after they were sleeved.

Amazing!

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Just sharing my story..as you can see I was 487lbs before I decided to make a change..so started dieting I lost about 90lbs but I was still 400lbs so I decided to have gastric bypass...so now I went from 487lb to 202lbs as of today...it was the best thing I ever done...I started dieting in 11/15 and had gastric bypass on 7/24/16 it has been over a year and I feel great!!!!! I listen to my doctors to the tee didn't have any complication. Now I workout 3 to 4 times a week and feel wonderful!!!!
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