Hello to all,

I am in the early stages of starting my wls journey and jut when I think I know which surgery I will opt for, I read some of your threads and it completely makes me question which one to go with.... Pleeeease share your own weight loss journey and which surgery you chose, why you did so.....and if you could change it would you?! Please can you tell me how long it's been and your current weight loss total? Thanks for any advice, experiences and wisdom shared!

That's why he's an ex.</blockquote>Um... I don't think men really care all THAT much as long as they get it! Lmao! If my man did I would tell him to do it himself then or maybe get a shot glass for him! Lmfao!

and ewwwww that's awesome!!!!

. No, no, he's an ex because he was a lying cheating stealing bastard so I took the kid and walked away and he took his happy worthless butt to prison....karma....

We can't all be perfect.

This thread has been weird, entertaining AND educational. And now I seem to be craving pomegranets and I am not even sure i like them. I do want to go to Australia though. I know one crazy from the land down under (really this guy is over the top) guy that worked with me in the USA. I was assigned to keep him out of HR trouble... seriously... he needed adult supervision. He was alot of fun though but now back in oz. Maybe I should look him up and see if he is still alive and kicking and wants a visitor...haha! (he owes me as I am sure I kept him from getting sued or fired or both for that big mouth)

Yeah, we try to ship all the crazy ones off-shore...

I just asked my man about the 'issue'...

His answer?

'I don't care whether you bathe in it, snort it, eat it, smear it, throw it around or swallow it.

I just LOVE the fact that you do it!!! - Do you know how many women refuse to do it? And you are the only woman who has ever made me.. <you know> AND you are AWESOME at it! So, you do what you like with it - I don't care!!!'

Appears to be a day of compliments directed at me today. Yipppppeeeee

Now Ladies (and Gent), while we all know the calorie burning effects of certain activities, I think we (you) may have strayed a little too far from the OPs question. Pooping staples was a wonderful distraction from tearing each other apart over the relative benefits and evils of bands and sleeves (the bypassers behaved impeccably, I thought), but this particular diversion down Shiny Street has the potential to offend some.

So can we just get out of the bedroom and back to war please!

Oh, and Sleeves rock!

Those bypassers are a bunch of kiss azzes

Hehe. TMI!

After seriously debating all three surgeries, my history of cheating and my severe acid reflux made gastric bypass an easy choice. It has also been researched the longest and is the gold standard of wls.

After seriously debating all three surgeries, my history of cheating and my severe acid reflux made gastric bypass an easy choice. It has also been researched the longest and is the gold standard of wls.

Congratulations on making your decision. I applaud you for doing the research and being open about your choice and I wish you the utmost success on your journey!

Those bypassers are a bunch of kiss azzes

They can kiss azzes because they ain't pooping staples ????

Anyway, back to our regularly scheduled program. My reason for the sleeve. First, my surgeon doesn't do the band, only continues care for his patients that he banded previously, due to low success rates and increasing long term complications of slippage, erosion, obstruction etc.

Gastric bypass was a no go because I have Crohns Disease and already had a bowel resection. So rerouting of my GI tract and malabsorption/malnutrition was not an option.

I didn't look into and never really thought of the RNY- no particular reason.

My reason for my sleeve and the beauty of it. My main cause of weight gain (as is most of us) was portion and carb control. Removing 85% of my stomach took care of the portion control issue. The diet plan is Protein first then fruits and veggies then starch. I never have room for starches by the time I eat my protein. I wanted a permanent solution for a permanent problem. All of the functionality of my GI tract stays the same. Risk of complications is low, latest I've heard is 3-4%. I just had a hysterectomy 1 week ago and my OB/GYN said the risks of complications for hysterectomy (which is a routine surgery done for decades) is 5.5%. I have completely changed my lifestyle and I feel awesome. I am 10 months post op and have lost 95lbs.

They can kiss azzes because they ain't pooping staples dde1c Anyway, back to our regularly scheduled program. My reason for the sleeve. First, my surgeon doesn't do the band, only continues care for his patients that he banded previously, due to low success rates and increasing long term complications of slippage, erosion, obstruction etc. Gastric bypass was a no go because I have Crohns Disease and already had a bowel resection. So rerouting of my GI tract and malabsorption/malnutrition was not an option. I didn't look into and never really thought of the RNY- no particular reason. My reason for my sleeve and the beauty of it. My main cause of weight gain (as is most of us) was portion and carb control. Removing 85% of my stomach took care of the portion control issue. The diet plan is protein first then fruits and veggies then starch. I never have room for starches by the time I eat my protein. I wanted a permanent solution for a permanent problem. All of the functionality of my GI tract stays the same. Risk of complications is low, latest I've heard is 3-4%. I just had a hysterectomy 1 week ago and my OB/GYN said the risks of complications for hysterectomy (which is a routine surgery done for decades) is 5.5%. I have completely changed my lifestyle and I feel awesome. I am 10 months post op and have lost 95lbs.

FYI the gastric bypass and RNY are the same surgery.

They can kiss azzes because they ain't pooping staples dde1c Anyway, back to our regularly scheduled program. My reason for the sleeve. First, my surgeon doesn't do the band, only continues care for his patients that he banded previously, due to low success rates and increasing long term complications of slippage, erosion, obstruction etc. Gastric bypass was a no go because I have Crohns Disease and already had a bowel resection. So rerouting of my GI tract and malabsorption/malnutrition was not an option. I didn't look into and never really thought of the RNY- no particular reason. My reason for my sleeve and the beauty of it. My main cause of weight gain (as is most of us) was portion and carb control. Removing 85% of my stomach took care of the portion control issue. The diet plan is Protein first then fruits and veggies then starch. I never have room for starches by the time I eat my protein. I wanted a permanent solution for a permanent problem. All of the functionality of my GI tract stays the same. Risk of complications is low, latest I've heard is 3-4%. I just had a hysterectomy 1 week ago and my OB/GYN said the risks of complications for hysterectomy (which is a routine surgery done for decades) is 5.5%. I have completely changed my lifestyle and I feel awesome. I am 10 months post op and have lost 95lbs.

FYI the gastric bypass and RNY are the same surgery.

Duh. Thanks for correcting me. I meant the plication. No clue why my phone typed RNY. Lol. Guess its time for me to go to bed.

They can kiss azzes because they ain't pooping staples dde1c Anyway, back to our regularly scheduled program. My reason for the sleeve. First, my surgeon doesn't do the band, only continues care for his patients that he banded previously, due to low success rates and increasing long term complications of slippage, erosion, obstruction etc. Gastric bypass was a no go because I have Crohns Disease and already had a bowel resection. So rerouting of my GI tract and malabsorption/malnutrition was not an option. I didn't look into and never really thought of the RNY- no particular reason. My reason for my sleeve and the beauty of it. My main cause of weight gain (as is most of us) was portion and carb control. Removing 85% of my stomach took care of the portion control issue. The diet plan is protein first then fruits and veggies then starch. I never have room for starches by the time I eat my protein. I wanted a permanent solution for a permanent problem. All of the functionality of my GI tract stays the same. Risk of complications is low, latest I've heard is 3-4%. I just had a hysterectomy 1 week ago and my OB/GYN said the risks of complications for hysterectomy (which is a routine surgery done for decades) is 5.5%. I have completely changed my lifestyle and I feel awesome. I am 10 months post op and have lost 95lbs.

Thank you for sharing! I've basically decided the sleeve is for me as well! What great success you've had!!!! Amazing !!!

Hi,

The surgeon you consult should be able to recommend the best procedure. The Obesity Center I am working with doesn't recommend the LapBand for anyone but they will do it if someone really wants it. One of their concerns is no one really knows how it will hold it 20 years from now and there have been a fair number of problems with slippage.

I know for me, I wasn't crazy about the idea of the Lap Band and my insurance wouldn't cover it. I also have terrible GERD/Acid Reflux. Gastric bypass eliminates that in most people so I am eager to try to eliminate that problem. I have had this issue for years, even as a very thin child.

I haven't had the procedure yet but researched surgical centers thoroughly. If a surgeon does not go over all the options in detail and explain the pros and cons, I would look for another center.

Best wishes,

Chrystine

Hello to all,
I am in the early stages of starting my wls journey and jut when I think I know which surgery I will opt for, I read some of your threads and it completely makes me question which one to go with.... Pleeeease share your own weight loss journey and which surgery you chose, why you did so.....and if you could change it would you?! Please can you tell me how long it's been and your current weight loss total? Thanks for any advice, experiences and wisdom shared!

4 yrs ago, at 248 lbs, I chose the lapand because it was reversable. Lost most of my weight within 2 yrs and then it slipped. My fault. Vomited almost everyday. Loved my band until it started causing me pain and nightime reflux (every single nite). After it was unfilled, I ended up gaining 30 lbs in a year. I chose to revise to the sleeve, rather than get a new band (not even sure my dr would do a 2nd band. He's not too keen on the band anymore).Soooo.....

4 1/2 mths ago, in 1 surgery, I revised to the sleeve. Wish I had done it in the first place instead of the lapband. No maintenance involved (had to drive 3 hrs each way and pay $180 for each fill/unfill frequently), no vomiting. I have the same restriction as I did when my band was working perfectly.

I really didn't even consider the RNY because my bmi was 28 at the time of revision and I thought it was too drastic to lose 40 lbs. I want to be able to eat whatever I want and not have dumping.

While I'm losing very slowly, I'm on my way down. I WILL get to my goal eventually. I have BOTH the lapband and the sleeve to thank for that.

Good luck on ur decision.