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Woohoo How many lbs have you lost to get there? When and what surgery did you have?

Go for it, being medical it's not pertinent to your job. It's personal. I think there's no onus on you to disclose everything. And you may find that you only need 2 weeks maybe even less and as said above if you're moving within your department than your work records will follow you and you may be owed sick leave Also if you feel the new job is better for you and your future and your mental state than go for it because your job will definitely impact on your success in all aspects of life!!

How much for the surgery and was it RNY BYPASS

If you're feeling down try vitamins or higher protein

When you spend half your life obese and deal with the stares and society and go through not getting anyone to share life with then add on the health issues as we get older then WLS is a great tool. Most of us on here have been through many diets and disappointments. It's not usually losing the weight that is the issue it's keeping it off and keeping on track. I may have said this before but back in 2012 I did lose a good amount 90lbs in 6 months it was amazing first time in my adult life of being only 200lbs was so good meet a few girls had a good time for a YEAR... Then fwd a few years and put it all back on plus 20lbs okay so personally as I get closer to 40 (35 this year; where did the past 10yrs go?) I've made this BIG decision to put myself through WLS and start a new life a new lifestyle and a new future! It is a huge decision not to be taken lightly!

See you had your own personal"reasons" for going with the sleeve and that's your prerogative. I have no fear of surgery and I believe bypass will give me better results in the long run and I'd rather my inside be rerouted than having 80% of my stomach thrown in the bin thank you. I want the restriction,I need the malabsorption, I want the dumping so I'll never want to go near any junk food again! So yes it is an individual choice and I'll keep going until I find the dr who agrees with me with my bmi being over 40 RNY is my best choice I want to do it right and once only..not have multiple surgeries. I hope you don't suffer from reflux or GERD and good luck.

That makes sense. SWITCH is very serious

Is there any major reason why the bypass may not be done otherwise it seems like the surgeon is not confident I know what I want and I will be telling the Dr if he says otherwise I'll find another doctor. Good luck with it all

Find a better surgeon!! That's just WRONG

Well these people sign a contract to get their surgery paid for and to be on the show but yes I think most reality shows are somewhat exploitative and exaggerated drama for ratings! That's television!

Very nice curvy

50lbs in 4 weeks is crazy?

Okay no major difference then. I'll discuss with surgeon

As above WLS is a very serious commitment, a huge decision not to be taken lightly. It's totally up to the individual if you choose surgery or not. Also as above most of us have spent years dealing with diets and yoyo-ing with weight loss and hit a brick wall to where there's no other option but to invest in WLS and a whole new way of life!! Like most people I've been researching all the different surgeries and complications and the good vs the bad for months now! When you've been through 20 years dealing with weight issues and body image and social cruelty and going through school life being put down and never having a real girlfriend then WLS is definitely a serious option so that I can finally get my life back on track and live longer! It is definitely not an easy or simple process at all.. Tnx

Share it around!

I think it makes sense I guess I really need to have a good long chat to a surgeon to decide between the 2. Tnx

I understand the procedural difference just wondering is there any difference in calorie absorption or vitamins needed? Any difference in the size of pouch? Any difference in weight loss? If they do the same overall what's the reason for one or the other?

Hey guys hope all is well. I've been reading but unable to find the exact answers. It looks as though there's no major difference? Can people with MGB tell me does it still cause malabsorption and the need for all the vitamins? Is the malabsorption as much as normal RNY? I'm just trying to get my head around why the 2 exist if they offer same results Thanks

One girl in particular the whole process only took 2 months from initial appointment to surgery so that's pretty good

That's fine just doing as much research as I can until I get close enough to see the surgeons here I've got two choices here and I will go speak with them both when I get closer to my cut off date and see what they offer, what their process is, but I've spoke to a few locals and they say all I would need is 2-3 meetings with surgeon and maybe a dietitian that's it then a 2-3 week optifast diet for the surgery! Can't wait just takes time!

Thanks for your input Goodnight

I've talked to people in my local City and they said the BMI is the main thing you need to be 35+ BMI for surgery.. I'm not risking anything to make it harder for surgery I need it for my future for long term help.... I've decided when I'll be ready to start my journey okay thank you for your input

I can't do anything that will lower my BMI because it makes much harder to qualify so I'm learning by reading everyday until the time comes. Once I get much closer to the time I'll be ready to change everything I've done it before... Now goodnight you don't have to fight everyone's battles your not my mother

Okay calm down I was merely showing how well the blender was able to blend those ingredients I remember someone saying about a blender they had that left chunks, I didn't actually expect someone to follow that idea and I've got months away until I qualify for surgery and I've done numerous research so I know what I have to do when the time comes, I know exactly what is needed and I'm preparing for it everyday by reading and buying healthy stuff like protein and tuna for when my time has come. In Australia we can't get surgery before 12 months of membership has passed!!

Excuse me a blender is a very useful tool