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My BMI is 35 and I’m planning on sleeve surgery in November.
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Sleeve or Bypass Regrets?
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to maintenanceman's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I regret getting a Lap Band. Today is my first day waking up with a Bypass. So I can't say for sure how I'd rate it so far. It's been coined the Gold Standard of weight loss surgeries and I hope to find out soon why that is! Best wishes to you! -
Sleeve or Bypass Regrets?
Queen ApisM replied to maintenanceman's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I got the sleeve, and I will admit, sometimes I wonder "would my weight loss be faster with the bypass?" Especially times like now, when I am dealing with slowed down weight loss even though I am sticking to program. But then, when I really analyze it, I don't think I would be doing anything differently than I am now. I'd still be eating the same amount of calories, per my program's advice. I would be working out the same amount I am now. So, the tool would be different but I'm not sure I would be doing anything differently as a result so in the end, does it matter? People do incredibly well with both surgeries, and others "fail" with both options (I'm using fail loosely, but basically to mean not reach their goals or even much weight loss with either surgery). It's easy to get caught up in this sort of thinking, so I try not to do it. Especially because I am totally at peace with the sleeve (I was not so keen on bypass unless I needed to do it based on medical advice). I just have to use the tool as intended. -
Sleeve or Bypass Regrets?
kcuster83 replied to maintenanceman's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I too originally wanted the sleeve but because of having severe GERD my surgeon explained the risks and benefits of each pertaining to my GERD so I switched to Bypass. 4 months post op. ZERO regrets! No sign of GERD or any type of acid problems and I am off all GERD medications! -
Sleeve to bypass hopefully
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to lavette43's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I just had my revision to Bypass yesterday! (Lap Band removed last April due to GERD) Best wishes to you on your surgery! -
Sleeve or Bypass Regrets?
BigSue replied to maintenanceman's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had gastric bypass. I had been leaning toward the sleeve, but my surgeon recommended bypass due to my extremely high BMI and I went with it. I think it was the right decision. The advantage of the sleeve, though, is that you can get a revision to bypass or duodenal switch. Like so many things in life, there are pros and cons to both, and you just have to go with the best decision you can make with the information you have at the time. -
VSG Surgery stay - same day or multi day?
BigSue replied to KimA-GA's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had gastric bypass and I stayed in the hospital one night. I was very eager to go home, but the one thing I didn’t fully realize until I got home is that it was very difficult to get enough fluids those first several days. While I was in the hospital, I didn’t have to worry about dehydration because they were pumping me full of fluids, and I was well hydrated when I was discharged, so it was probably a good thing that they made me stay overnight. -
Sleeve or Bypass Regrets?
Smanky replied to maintenanceman's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had originally wanted a sleeve but was promptly talked out of it by my surgeon because of my pre-existing GERD. I was daunted for about half a day before contacting my surgeon to tell him I'd take his advice and have the bypass instead. Absolutely zero regrets, this was the right procedure for me. Don't give in to FOMO. FOMO is silly! There are SO many sleevers on here with fantastic long term results. If it wasn't for my pre-surgery GERD, I might have been one of them and just as happy as I am right now. Both surgeries are super-effective tools. -
VSG to RNY: please give me your stats
Heather0811 replied to Heather0811's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Wow! Congratulations on your weight loss! I’m hopeful since I didn’t lose much with the sleeve that the bypass will do the trick! I’m also a lot more knowledgeable this time around. I’m also looking forward to no heartburn!! -
Mental health issues n memory issues ater gastric bypass
Arabesque replied to Stephanie howey's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Also your body is releasing a lot of oestrogen in to your blood stream, which was stored in your fat, as you’re losing stirring up lots of emotions & other issues. Also food you may have depended upon for comfort has been taken away from you. This can cause a lot of anxiety &/or depression (grieving what you can’t have or have lost) for some. Some find they have to change medications they successfully took before their bypass because they are not being absorbed in the same way. Slow release are one type that are impacted. It may be worth having a conversation with your prescribing doctor. Drops in blood sugar after surgery isn’t uncommon & usually improves. Try taking an electrolyte drink with you when undertaking any activity can be helpful. All the best. -
Sleeve or Bypass Regrets?
catwoman7 replied to maintenanceman's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
bypass here. Zero regrets. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Best decision I ever made. -
Severe Depression during pre-op diet- NORMAL?
catwoman7 replied to jessk0560's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
re: the fear of dying = banish that thought. You're not going to die. Weight loss surgeries years ago were dangerous, but they just aren't anymore. Techniques have vastly improved, and these have become very common, routine surgeries. They're really no more risky than any other abdominal surgery. The mortality rate on gastric bypass is 0.3 %. It's even lower for sleeve. So you have at least a 99.7% chance of not dying. Those are excellent odds. Better odds than hip replacement surgeries, and they do those all the time. Honestly, you're more like to experience complications and death by remaining obese than you will be having the surgery. the pre-op diet is tough - and the first few weeks post-op can be tough, too (although in many cases, the pre-op part is worse). But you'll be through this before you know it. I would have this surgery again in a heart beat. No regrets whatsoever. -
Do you ever regret getting the kind of surgery you did? I'm a sleever, and my weight loss pace is great. But I can't help having a little FOMO, wondering if I would be doing even better with a bypass.
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Any one with worse mental health after surgery
Stephanie howey posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
bad memory problems and worser mental health issues “ since surgery my depression has got so bad i fight every day to get and have any movation to do anything every day and then i just got diagnosed with boredline personality disorder 6 months after gastric bypass and then it seems like everyday my memory geting worse and worse but labs are good i just don’t understand it and then my narcolepsy was geting better at first now its worse but i dont know if its that or the depression talking im so depressed all the time i feel like have nothing to help me with it then everytime i walk or workout my blood sugar drops to 70 not inless i eat fuirt all day help someone -
Mental health issues n memory issues ater gastric bypass
Stephanie howey posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wondering if after gastric bypass has ever had bad memory problems and worser mental health issues “ since surgery my depression has got so bad i fight every day to get and have any movation to do anything every day and then i just got diagnosed with boredline personality disorder 6 months after gastric bypass and then it seems like everyday my memory geting worse and worse but labs are good i just don’t understand it and then my narcolepsy was geting better at first now its worse but i dont know if its that or the depression talking im so depressed all the time i feel like have nothing to help me with it then everytime i walk or workout my blood sugar drops to 70 not inless i eat fuirt all day help someone- 17 replies
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I don’t even recognize my self today n yesterday in my picture we took
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I won't lie, I have friends and co-workers who have had some sort of weight loss surgery (lap band, gastric bypass, etc.) and I unfortunately didn't look at them as I should. I thought they "took the easy way out, didn't work hard enough, etc.". However, now that the shoe is on the other foot, I realize it was wrong for me to unnecessarily project my opinion on their situation. All that aside... I think it's up to you when, who, and how you tell. You can be as detailed or as vague as you'd like. I've told my boss at work and just told her I was having "surgery". I have told close friends and family, who I know would be more supportive and receptive to it. Ultimately, it's up to you who you tell and how you tell them. Good Luck!
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3 Weeks Post Op Need some help/advice/encouragement...
toodlerue replied to jojolynn73's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had a bypass for sever GRED also. I felt the same way that I had made a big mistake those 1st few weeks. Even though it’s done laparoscopically, it’s still a MAJOR surgery. I had a Fundalipacation 12 years prior to fix the GERD it eventually failed & my esophagus was now in an L shape so 1/2 of it wasn’t where it was supposed to be. My insurance covered it but I went to who they recommended (wish I would have known better). He is a great Thorasic surgeon but he’s not a bariatric surgeon. He told me to get all my info off of the internet 🙄 so I pieced together my own eating plan for the 1st 6-8 weeks. He did tell me that I would have to take a PPI for the rest of my life. -
3 Weeks Post Op Need some help/advice/encouragement...
kcuster83 replied to jojolynn73's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Calm down, stop freaking out and breathe. I know that is easier said than done but try. I also had Bypass, hiatal hernia, severe GERD and nodules in my esophagus. I was not diagnosed with Barrett's but was told I was well on my way. I originally wanted the sleeve and my main reason was for weight loss and to hopefully not develop a ton of medical issues that hang around my family genes. After speaking with my surgeon at my first appointment, he explained that sleeve would likely worsen my GERD while bypass has a much better chance of resolving it. So, after some reading and further research I went with bypass. I had bypass, my hernia fixed, repairs and "trimming" of my esophagus all at once. Fast forward: I am not 4 months post op and have NO regrets or any issues. I did however experience that "stuck feeling" for about a week. I was told it was because my esophagus was narrow and needed time to heal and "loosen" back up after surgery. It did in fact go away, rather quickly. I also had minor spasms for a few days after surgery which also went away. You had more damage than me, it seems so you have to be paiteint and give your body time to heal. Everyone heals differently and you are still fresh out of surgery. I was on 2 prescriptions and eating tums daily and my GERD was still out of control. The day of surgery they stopped 1 prescription of acid meds and I was only taking prescription grade pepcid( Famotidine ). I was told that was standard for at least 2 months after surgery to give our stomachs time to heal and to help prevent ulcers. I have been off ALL GERD medications including the pepcid now for 2 months and still have no signs of GERD or any other acid issues. The meds are likely temporary to give your body time to heal and to act as preventative medication. The black stools are likely the bleeding and if you were on blood thinners, it would be worse. I assume you did some research before choosing your surgeon and trusted him/her. So, trust them. Give yourself the time to heal. Ulcers in general take a bit of time to heal, then adding the surgery and all the other issues you had before surgery. Give it some time. I hope it works out for you! Take it easy. -
yes - I know. But she asked the following question near the end of her post - so I was responding to it: "just out of curiosity has anyone had a bypass and went to sleeve?"
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I also think it's probably more likely due to the E. coli. This far out I'd be surprised if it was due to the bypass.
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I have the bypass, and I can drink my coffee anyway that I want. I have about 2 to 3 cups a day. Sometimes with milk and other times with cashew milk. So yummy. Sent from my SM-S908U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Sorry you have been unwell. Apparently, nausea is a symptom of Ecoli. Not as common but still a symptom. So maybe the Ecoli is the cause of your nausea & not your bypass??? Regardless, I hope they can treat the Ecoli & can resolve the nausea. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/e-coli/symptoms-causes/syc-20372058
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I believe with bypass you tend to lose more quickly at the beginning but then it slows to a similar rate to sleeve. But people tend to lose more slowly after a revision. I guess because you’ve already had one change with your sleeve & the bypass just changes a bit more. While our new set points will determine a lot of our final weight (where our bodies are happiest & equalises at), you still have to be willing to be dedicated & committed to the program which you learnt after your first experience. The stats say the average weight loss at the three year mark is about 65%+/- of the weight you have to lose with either sleeve or bypass. This takes into consideration the bounce back regain some experience, complacency & changes to your diet to best complement your life, etc. Don’t know what the stats are for revision surgery. Do some lose more than the average stats? Yes. At my lowest I had lost 138% of the weight I had to lose with my sleeve. At three years out now, I weigh a couple of kilos more so am at 129%. I am very careful with my food intake, portions, etc. but I think this is also about the weight my body is happiest at. You’ll lose weight all over your body. You can’t spot lose fat or chose where your body burns fat. It may seem you’re losing weight from certain areas more slowly but it’s usually where you held the most concentration of fat. If you carried a lot of weight on your legs or tummy they might be the slowest place for you to notice loss. All the best.
