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FlawlessVictory13    25

FlawlessVictory13
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Surgeons say this surgery is the best one for morbidly obese ppl do you all agree?????

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Julie76    251

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I do agree....however, keep in mind this is a tool, not a magic bullet. You have to work this tool. I'm a year out and having grazing issues.

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ForMyfamily    84

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They way I have researched this and also talked with 2 Docs is this. The sleeve is best for large meal eaters and the RNY also is good but more invasive but helps the sweet eaters better.

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4ALongerLife    329

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I agree with Julie. This WLS is a tool, not a magic wand. Please don't think because you have the surgery that your "issues" will be solved. If ONLY it were that easy! It has however helped quite a bit. I would have never thought I could eat 700-900 calories in a day and not be "starving", but I am... most days anyways! Ah, I have my moments .... but exercise and tracking your intake are (to me) crucial allies to my sleeve's success. But yes - the sleeve has helped me tremendously.

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*susan*    1,709

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Honestly, it depends on what you are looking for, as there are many factors in determining what weight loss surgery is best for you. You have to ask yourself these questions, then discuss them with your advisor or doctor to determine which is best for you:

1. Do you want to eliminate the hunger you always feel?

2. What is your weight loss goal?

3. How much maintenance are you willing to put in once the operation is done?

4. How fast do you want to lose the weight?

5. What is your back-up plan if the procedure you choose doesn't work for you?

6. What are the risks and the worst possible outcome?

7. What are the short-term complications?

8. What are the long-term complications?

9. What are the short-term and long-term average weight loss results?

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Catracks    865

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They way I have researched this and also talked with 2 Docs is this. The sleeve is best for large meal eaters and the RNY also is good but more invasive but helps the sweet eaters better.

Which is exactly why I chose the sleeve. I can take or leave sugar, but I was a volume eater. Not any more though.

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FlawlessVictory13    25

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Thank you all for your input. I'm just at a point where I'm literally stuck about which surgery to have. This site is a God send, really. On here, everyone can relate to each other and help one another!

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FlawlessVictory13    25

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Thank you all for your input. I'm just at a point where I'm literally stuck about which surgery to have. This site is a God send, really. On here, everyone can relate to each other and help one another!

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*susan*    1,709

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We are happy to help you, that is definitely what we are here for. And, I am always available via private message and email as well.

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NtvTxn    1,262

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Surgeons say this surgery is the best one for morbidly obese ppl do you all agree?????

I totally agree!! It's forced Portion Control, they remove about 85% of your tummy! It's not a 'pouch' they leave you with. I agree with whoever said, it is a tool, not a magic bullet. You can drink calories and end up not being as successful as is possible if you use common sense! If you're lucky, your hunger will never return, I don't know of anyone whose had their hunger return like before. It's a new hunger, more of an empty feeling. You can ignore it if you want to. No big deal. I still don't have a real hunger!

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Webtrekker    39

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I chose the sleeve over RNY because of the mal-absorbtion issues. Also I didn't want my stomach floating around in there like an abandoned spaceship.

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*susan*    1,709

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I chose the sleeve over RNY because of the mal-absorbtion issues. Also I didn't want my stomach floating around in there like an abandoned spaceship.

I know have this really strange visual, lol,thanks.

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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
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