Bypass Questions

Lots of things can cause pain even if you take  your vitamins. 

I second what both Kelly and Val said.

Although many people complain about left side pain right after surgery (since that is where most of the internal work is done, that is where it hurts the most), I have been on three different WLS forums over the last 7 years and I have never heard/read of a high number of people suffering from any mysterious left side pain once they have healed, let alone dying from it!

Yoi should be aware that sometimes Internet forums get "trolls" who post nonsense just for fun.  Weight loss surgery forums sometimes get anti-surgery people who pretend to have had surgery or to the family member of someone who ahd surgery and they post a lot of BS hoping to scare people away from surgery.  My guess is that these trolls are responsible for what you have been reading.  

Think about it.  If such a problem existed, why would surgeons continue doing RNY more often than any other weight loss procedure and why would insurance companies pay for it?

Personally, if I was making my choice now (sleeve wasn't available 7 years ago), I would pick the sleeve in order to avoid the vitamin deficiencies and other issues  (increased chance of kidney stones, no NSAIDS for pain, hypoglycemia, etc.) associated with the bypass.  Having said that, though, I don't regret having had the RNY.  I am a normal sized person for the first time since High School.  Surgery isn't a magic solution, and keeping the weight off is harder than losing it, but (as Kelly said) very few people regret doing it (even those *****gain weight).

 

Lora

Hi!
I am new too! I don't have my surgery date but i did all of my "homework" and I am just waiting approval from the insurance company which i was told will take 7-10 business days.  I am so excited!   Good luck on your surgery! 

I'm 3 ½ + years out from my RNY, and I sure haven't been living in a hospital, the opposite actually- I'm so much more active and involved and living my life fully. My grandchildren have a hard time keeping up with me.

I've had no complications other than some nausea early out. There are possibilities for complications with any major surgery, and weight loss surgery is major. There are risks- only you can make the choice about whether you are willing to take them on. But it sounds like your surgeon has a lot of experience and a low complication rate.

It's been hard work on my part with diet and exercise and daily vitamins, especially since I hit maintenance. It will be hard work for the rest of my life no vacations and divorce not possible. I take it on one day at a time.

But the payoff has been tremendous for me in terms of improved health and strength and self confidence, plus being a lot smaller.

I think my surgery is one of the best things I have ever done for myself.

Thank you all so much!  I appreciate every single one of you who took time to answer me. I never gave it much thought about people trolling on those threads. Now, I feel a little stupid lol. I was letting fear get the best of me. However, I did speak with some former patients of my surgeon and they told me she has a very low complication rate and that only a few haven't been successful but that's because they didn't follow directions. By reading posts on here, I see it's very vital you follow everything exact. But, I know this is something I need/want to do, all my other diets have failed and this is my last resort. I now see why my surgeon's team told me about this site, it's very helpful and I'm glad to be on here! Hopefully, this won't be the last post you guys see from me! I'm very excited to be on this journey! :)

Do you lose weight easily when you stick to a diet? If the answer is "No", then perhaps you should consider the DS (Duodenal Switch) form of WLS. Unlike other procedures, the DS makes a permanent change in the way our bodies metabolize food. A little over ten years ago I had the DS, and I haven't 'dieted' since. (*grin*) I have maintained a loss of 170 pounds with almost no effort on my part, and about all the 'dieting' I do I be mindful of carbs. I still eat them, but in moderation---which I can now do, for a change.

So glad you asked the question! Let me add that I am 2 1/2 yrs out. i have never had one moment of regret and no complications. my recovery was normal as with any major surgery. I was a sz 22 and now i am wearing a sz 8 ! i dont think i have ever been an 8 in my adult life (i am 51) ! hang in there - do what you need to do. follow directions and do not dwell on every ache, pain or stall. The loss will happen. i have only been in maintenance for a bit over a year and it is harder to do that than to lose it. relax and enjoy this journey to the new you!
~addie