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Anyone have VSG with a BMI above 50?

Hi All,

Was anyone offered the gastric sleeve with a BMI over 50?

The doctors recommend a bypass for me but I do not want to go down the malabsorption route - I'd rather have the vsg surgery and work hard in the gym.

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    • Jazzy1125
      Jazzy1125

      I was the same.. although 5 3. I started with a BMI of 52. I am now in month 3. (will be 3 months on Feb 8th) and i have had absolutely no issues since surgery unless you count my TOM deciding to show

    • Jazzy1125
      Jazzy1125

      I lost 19.5 pounds before my surgery date. I had surgery at 284.2.. The school i go to is Arthur Murray. I do think they have Arthur Murray in London.. I also think they are worldwide but i can be wro

    • Syrina
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      My BMI was 54 last week when I had surgery. I was leaning toward bypass because of my BMI and diabetes and sleep apnea, but my surgeon said he won't do a bypass unless he can't do the sleeve. I ha E G

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    I had a BMI of over 50 and was always recommended a VSG. I am now at about BMI 51 and my surgery is January 31st.
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    @tashie123 not too long now! How exciting!
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