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Failing w the Sleeve

Hello- I had my sleeve done 2 yrs ago almost. I lost 28lbs only! My body shutdown and i couldn't go to the bathroom for over a year wo hospital help or other help. Now im able to i want to start over & do things right- my dr wants me to get the bypass and i really want to try to eat like i should have all along before getting discouraged w not able to go to the bathroom and ate however! Sugar- sweets- sugar! Im ready- is it possible? Help!

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  • BayougirlMrsS
    BayougirlMrsS

    I agree with going to the NUT and getting your eating habits under control. If you don't do the head work, GB will in the same way. GB and people with sugar addiction don't go well. You may wan

  • IAmGrace
    IAmGrace

    I wish people would take the time to spell out a word or two rather than NUT and GB, - like that. There are a lot of us new to the website who aren't familiar with all the abbreviations.

  • New&Improved
    New&Improved

    Fix the underlying issues first with bowel

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A vast majority of those having complications with GB as compared to the sleeve had to do with health and weight beforehand. GB is predominantly recommended for the morbidly obese as it is far more likely for them to have lasting success. However, since they are morbidly obese and many have multiple comorbidity’s, their risk of complication is higher.

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