Why am i getting messages trying to scare me OUT of RNY?

Congratulation on making your decision to have WLS. You have a lifetime ahead with children to enjoy, and then maybe, grandchildren. There is much in this world to enjoy, that you can't partake in now, but will after your weight loss to normal.

On Jan 11, I'll have my surgery at Univ of Chgo by Dr. Prachand. I've researched WLS, attended seminars, met with veterans, and read the blogs for nearly 2 years before deciding to have a DS.  I live in a NW suburb of Chgo. The WLS seminars in this area present either RNY or LapBand and don't even recognize DS. I think that it's more about business than it is about informing the patient. Those that don't do DS believe that you do not need to know about it.

RNY and DS provide different post surgery lifestyles. The complications in the surgeries are different. And, DS is more complicated, requiring a much longer surgery. There are approximately 50 DS surgeons in the U.S. My search to find a Lap DS surgeon found only 19 in the U.S.  Conversely, advertisements for banding and RNY are all over the place.

Now that you've made the decision to have WLS, take time to compare the differences between RNY and DS, and choose the one you find to be best for you. Using this site, www.duodenalswitch.com, and general web searches to find studies makes doing the research easy, although time consuming. Put the time into it, you are worth it.

Best Wishes

 

I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow and I also received a rambling tome from someone with no facts, just scare tactics.  Really, if they wanted to get their point across they could at least try to pose a valid argument rather than psychotic ramblings.

I wish more people would think before they speak. Do the research, get your facts straight. And most important, take into condsideration the other persons feelings and the situation they are going through.

I didn't tell a lot of people I was having WLS. For the simple fact, The type of WLS you should have, is up to you and your doctor, Good luck sweetie!!

For the simple fact, The type of WLS you should have, is up to you and your doctor,

If I had listened to my surgeon, I would have ended up with the RNY which FOR ME was the wrong surgery. He simply did not do the DS on those with a BMI under 50 regardless of medical/family history. I chose my surgery, then found a new doctor who would do the surgery of my choice not his.

The RNY is right for many but is not the one I needed.

Liz

If these aren't people you know, make sure you report them (on OH or other sites) AND block them.

If these are people you do know, tell them you appreciate their concern but you have thought this out, made your decision and don't wish to discuss it any further.  If they can't back off, block them as well.

You clearly HAVE thought this out and made your decision.  Best wishes to you with your endeavor.

Hello, Mzlaura,

May I sidetrack the conversation for a moment;  I would like to read your post but I find the pink font too hard on my eyes. 

You've made some cogent points, but I'm unable to tolerate the pink. 

Please and thanks?

Very best wishes to you.

mmm

Laura,

You are right to have weight loss surgery.  The people who are trying to scare you are like the same kids who made fun of you at school.  They don;t feel good about themselves, so they find someone that they can tell themselves that they are better than.  They want to keep you fat so that they can have someone who is heavier than them.  RNY is a wonderful surgery for someone who is willing to work hard at maintaining an 80 pound lost.

RNY is not the surgery that will work for you long term.  For almost everyone, RNY takes off about 100 pounds and then 20 or more pounds of that lost weight comes back on.  You want to take off and keep off about 130 - 160 pounds.  You want to stay at about 150 pounds for the rest of your life.  RNY is going to end you up at about 250 pounds if you are careful and follow a diet and exercise plan.  There is no reason to settle for that.

Find a DS surgeon and get the surgery that you really need.  The DS takes of the most weight and keeps off the most weight.  RNY quits malabsorbing after about two years.  Then you start gaining weight again.  DS does not stop malabsorbing.  With DS you can take the weight off and keep it off.  You can also eat a lot more with the DS.

You already know that diet and exercise alone does not work for you.  Don't get an RNY thinking that you will be able to control the regain with diet and exercise.  The regain comes because the body learns how to gain weight in spite of diet and exercise.  

 

 

You are so right Laura! You will be able to get your life back and reach your goal weight with the right WLS. You need the DS. Maybe have a look at the ds forum and read on dsfacts.com? It won't hurt to do a little research on the DS and it win't derail your current plans if you want to go ahead with the RnY. I would also speak to a qualified DS surgeon just for some perspective on that option. Maybe these folks who are sending you messages really do care and while scare tactics are never a good method to persuade someone, maybe its worth a second look? In my blog there is an entry as to why I chose the VSG over the RnY. Have a peek there, you might find it interesting...or not! But it doesn't hurt to read it. Hugs to you and good luck with your ultimate decision. I truly wish you the best health and outcome of your surgery.

My guess would be that they have had some hardships and are trying to save you the same troubles. It's easy to think you won't be one to have issues, or that you don't need NSAIDS, until you are in pain. I don't need them often either, but when I  do, I don't want to suffer needlessly.

If the messages to you are not informative or just abusive, report and block the the senders.

There have indeed been some serious horror stories and heartache associated with the RNY ... but there are also several success stories.  I just hope you aren't jumping on the bandwagon because Mom did it.  WLS isn't one-size-fits-all.  They each address obesity a little differently, which is good since we're obese for different reasons.  I was following several RNY coworkers only to discover a different procedure suited me better.  As a result, I had better long-term results than they did.

You'll do yourself a service by seriously investigating all of the procedures available to you and comparing them to your own body and weight history, including how your body reacts to your attempts at weight loss.  I want to hear more educated arguments from you as to HOW this procedure is the better choice for you, not just what sounds like desperation and you're doing it no matter what.  Know why and know how you're going to be successful.  You owe this to yourself and others you'll be helping along the way.