Briar

I use to not have one..then when it came it was really really heavy. I became severely anemic cause of it. I think your obgyn should be concerned because when it comes it may be out of control since you haven't had one.

I had the VSG. The only other co-morbidity I had was diabetes (just moved from pre-diabetic to diabetic). No GERD, hypertension, sleep apnea or joint issues.
My doc recommended RNY, but I felt strongly that the metabolic benefits of the sleeve would give me 80% of what I needed to be effective and I would provide the other 20%. A lot of what I dealt with as I continued to gain weight in my adult years was just freaking being hungry all the time and craving carbs.
I am 6 months out - maintenance will be another story, but so far so good. I am loosing steadily and working out regularly (focusing on strength, endurance and flexibility). I have had one week of a "zero" loss. No major stalls.
My hunch about what would work for me have turned out to be right.
Like you, I ultimately made this choice because I wanted to add decades to my life and have my life make a difference for those that matter to me.

I had a sleeve gastrectomy because i didnt want to experience dumping associated with RNY

I chose RNY because of my 20 years of GERD, and the RNY usually gets rid of GERD. I have to take my Nexium for 6 months after surgery according to my doctor, then I can stop.

I am currently doing the insurance requirements to have wls. I went into this thinking I wanted the sleeve but started being open to bypass. After talking to my PCP and my surgeon about my concerns I have decided on bypass. I have a family history of diabetes and high blood pressure (I have neither) that I'd like to prevent myself from having. Also, I have minor GERD so sleeve was definitely out of the question. Lastly, I don't really have an appetite in the first place so my surgeon identified that as a metabolism problem and said the sleeve is better for people who have the tendency to overeat. He says bypass would help with my metabolism problem. In any event, I won't know if I will be approved and get a date until May. Good luck and best wishes!

I had the sleeve 2 months ago. I chose the sleeve because i really didn't want things to be rearranged. It seemed the less invasive of the two main ones, even though, it probably is about the same. I do wish I had done it a long time ago, but then the sleeve wouldn't have been so widely used. I'm 50 now with kids 15 and 9, so better late than never,

I'm a ways away from this decision but would appreciate responses as to what surgery you choose and the reason why. I'm leaning towards gasric bypass but would like to know what everyone did.
Thanks in advance!
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Not long at all -- they said it normally takes 2-3 weeks but it was much faster. My final nutrition/surgeon visits were 11/17, had blood work done 11/18 and even with the holiday, approval came in today...so less than two weeks? has yours taken awhile? I have Aetna...

Dec 13th. Hmm...I need to finish my christmas shopping/wrapping.

did you get which surgery sorted out Briar? I think I read that your insurance wanted to recommend you for bypass instead of the sleeve? I didn't know they could overrule a surgeon..hope it got straightened out!

Started my pre op diet today too. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Getting cut on the 12th.

First day of liquids today, so I am officially two weeks out from surgery! Seems surreal.

I purchased the chewable Calcium from my dr office and i take a B12 shot every month. As for my Multivitamin he told me to take a Flintstone complete twice a day. I also have to take Iron.

You just keep to the plan and you'll do GREAT!

I’m freaking out, but you’re right- we’ll do great! Good luck to you as well [emoji847]

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Same date as m congratulations

I'm having my surgery on the 13, which is also my birthday. I met my surgeon at the beginning of Sept and we scheduled my surgery that same day I have to do a 4 week Pre op diet and it's so hard. I'm getting nervous now.

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On my way to my pre op visit with my doctor. Surgery is in 2 weeks. So excited.

I got my insurance verification back and I was approved but it said I was approved for a roux en y bypass not a sleeve. I really wanted to get a sleeve because I just thought it would be a better fit for me. I'm a bit disappointed. I am talking to my doctor soon so I will see what happened.

December 18! Wow me too! Im hitting the " this is really happening phase" one week before my liquid diet fast. I'm trying to focus on all the benefits that surgery will do. I'm diabetic with retinal bleeds and at risk of losing my sight. ( not good ). So here's to Dec 18. I hope to chat again.

On my way to my pre op visit with my doctor. Surgery is in 2 weeks. So excited.

On my way to my pre op visit with my doctor. Surgery is in 2 weeks. So excited.

I just found this forum today -- so excited to have found it -- so many success stories and supportive people.Hi everyone!!
I have a tentative sleeve date of 12/7 provided insurance approval comes through in time. I'm a little concerned though as I see so many people talking about starting their liquid diet pre-surgery...I guess every surgeon is different as my surgeon is not requiring that?
Anyone else for 12/7?

I’m scheduled for Dec 4th and cannot wait to get healthier!