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[got2bethin 55]

Hola everyone!!

I am 28 5'4 and 260 pounds. I am still trying to decide what operation is better the RNY or sleeve. My goal is to get to 120 and I have seen a lot of people reach goal faster with the RNY however so many people have said that the RNY doesn't work after the first 2 years. Needless to say I am confused.

I am willing and wanting to work out before and after my operation and I truly am excited to change my life. Oh another thing is that I've heard if you have the RNY you get hungry more often and after the fist 6 months you get full on hunger back. Is this true and can someone give me some insight?

Thanks guys.

[lynn 49]

Welcome to the group .... as far as ur question i am only 18 days out. At first i was thinking about the band .... but my doctor said with my previous health issues and where i need to be rny was better. Talk to ur doctor. Every surgery has the ones it doesn't work for or ones that don't use the tool the way they were sopose to.

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[got2bethin 55]

Welcome to the group .... as far as ur question i am only 18 days out. At first i was thinking about the band .... but my doctor said with my previous health issues and where i need to be rny was better. Talk to ur doctor. Every surgery has the ones it doesn't work for or ones that don't use the tool the way they were sopose to.

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Thanks I have talked to my doctor that's why I want to get info from people who have actually been there.

[Ellen D. 8]

I just saw my doc this past Wednesday for my preop and asked the same question. He told me that though he is comfortable performing either procedure, he likes scientific data. The rny has been performed for 30 or 40 years with very high success rate and the sleeve has only been performed for the past 10 years so it doesn't have the longterm data to back it as rny. So I chose rny because I feel the same way. Something interesting though while at my appt...all of us in the group that day were asked if we wanted to participate in a blind random clinical research study for a single incision gastic bypass. Being random you wouldn't know which surgery you were getting until you woke up but my doc did the first single incision rny back in 2004 and is coming to the end of his clinical trial...thought that was interesting though I opted for the normal 5 incision...he said the single is a bit more difficult and a little more post op pain involved. Good luck with your decision! I wish you the best!

[armywifet 26]

Hi. I am about 5 weeks out. From talking with my surgeon and research I did, people have issues at 2-3 years due to old habits. They learn how to stretch the pouch and eat poorly again. Like my surgeon and nutritionist say, this is a tool not a magic pill.

I wish you luck

[jenn1129 3]

Hi! I'd like to hell clear up some misconceptions of the surgery:). I am 4 years out now. I did lose 200lbs, but had 30lbs bounce back weight. No matter who you are.... About 3 years out you will have bounce back weight. But you can keep it minimal with a healthy diet of lean Protein, low carbs. Drink your Protein shakes and take your multi Vitamins religiously. The surgery is only a tool. Your stomach will never stretch back to full capacity but will eventually stretch to hold one full cup of food. Pre surgery your stomach can hold 32oz which is quite a bit.

This is a scary and life changing surgery. But it is worth it. I'm an avid label reader. I also get severe dumping syndrome if I have just a little too much sugar or go over my carb limit for the day. Most stop getting dumping syndrome by two years out and wish it would come back because it is a reminder. I feel blessed that my body will do this to me......it puts me right back on track.

But your own success is in the palm of your hands and no one else's. You can keep the weight off forever with hard work and determination.

[got2bethin 55]

@jenn1129

Thanks this is exactly what I was wondering. I need to hear from a veteran. Someone who actually knows and doesn't make assumptions. I have talked to many people who have had the sleeve and they think RNY is the devil, almost. However they usually get seriously shocked when someone reached 100 lbs lost in a year. So I needing to lose 120-130 pound obviously have been in a delimia thinking which will be better for me.

Your a big help.

Would you ever change it?

[jenn1129 3]

I'm glad I can help despite some long term medical problems I have had that were a result from the surgery....... Such as ulcers, and reactive hypoglycemia (which is the opposite of diabetes...... My blood sugar can get dangerously low if I eat the wrong things )...... I'm on a super strict diet........ I wouldn't change a thing! When I was once 365lbs, I was 23yrs old and I couldn't walk, I was always stared at, I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stress fractures, horrible depression. I couldn't even properly bond with my daughter when she was an infant..... I couldn't hold her. My husband took care of her. I missed out on so much.

I studied this surgery inside and out, from top to bottom, right to left..... Weighed it..... And for me it was the answer. I thank my lucky stars. If you ever have questions.... I can probably answer them. Researching this surgery became my life for over a year. I still research it and try to help others because I believe everyone deserves a life of happiness....... It isn't about the number on the scale..l. It's about your health.

[john 181]

You'll regret the sleeve because you'll automatically get heartburn and Gerd forever

[got2bethin 55]

You'll regret the sleeve because you'll automatically get heartburn and Gerd forever

Gerd forever ?? What's this

[john 181]

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach).

[jenn1129 3]

You'll regret the sleeve because you'll automatically get heartburn and Gerd forever

John..... I am not well versed on the sleeve.... But I have heard the same thing about it as well. Before I decided on laparoscopic RNY I made sure I researched all options.

I think every option has its ups and downs.... It is always best to make your decision through plenty of research that you do on your own and with our doctor....and always take plenty of time that way when you are being wheeled into surgery you suffer no doubt.

John..... You seem to know a lot..... Have you heard of revisions? I am actually 4 years out with about 30lbs of bounce back weight that I am struggling to lose. I unfortunately cannot exercise. I am limited to 5 minutes of walking a couple times a day. In 2010 I was diagnosed with a debilitating chronic pain condition called RSD. I do make sure I eat well. Even though I am very sedentary I am able to maintain a stable weight at 195lbs......a much healthier me than I was 4 years ago! I used to be 365lbs. I have tried some light movement when I am having better days but my arms are very weak due to my pain condition. That's where it all started.... I have a constant tremor in my left arm.

I'd like to learn more about a revision option..... But it's hard to find info..... And I don't even know if a doctor would touch me with 30lbs to go.