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Hello i am 28 yrs old 420 lbs 65inches tall. Thinking of getting VSG anyone think this is the best procedure or should i get bypass? I have 2 children and my wt is mainly in my stomach (apron), and im scared i have chronic sleep apnea and scared of not waking up after surgery! Anything that can help me get over this fear?

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I started out over 500 pounds and was sleeved April 20 of this year and couldn't be happier with my choice. Ultimately, its a decision that you need to make in conjunction with your surgeon.

Best of luck.

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@@Fabiana87 I was 467 when I had surgery. I'm at 355 now. Oh and really nice pic!

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I started my journey at 408, after my pre op diet i was in my surgery at 362 5 foot 8, Now 240 ish days later im at 198 pounds.

I had REALLY bad sleep apnea before the surgery so much so that I had UPPP surgery previously to help it, with some success but not much. Now after getting over 200+ pounds off my chest and neck ( im down 7 inches in my neck alone! ) i can say it is amazing. My sleep apnea is almost non-existent, my daytime sleepiness is gone, I now wake up early, feeling great and literally jump out of bed, those days of lounging in bed for hour after hour, just wanted that little more, are gone. Surgery went off with no worries about the anesthesia. As to what surgery to have, no one can answer that for you, its totally up to you and what works for you. We are all partial to what weve had and what works for us. Whatever works for you is your best choice. Good luck, you can do this.

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@@Fabiana87 - I thin being scared is pretty common. You are young and have two small children. Stevehud had a great answer for you. If you still have concerns talk to your surgeon and discuss all of any other medical issues you may have. Good luck and whatever you choose - do it for yourself :D

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We are very similar. I'm 5'5 and I started at 435 and was 402 when I had surgery 7 weeks ago. I also have sleep apnea. I have one daughter. The sleeve was the best choice for me as I struggled with Portion Control more than poor food choices. I think the major benefit of bypass is dumping syndrome, so if you have an addiction to sweets, it might be better for you. Do some research on obesityhelp.com. It may help you make a more informed decision. There's also a quiz here: http://obesitycoverage.com/bariatric-surgery-selector-tool/

Good luck!

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