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ebonymc
on 8/7/15 9:25 pm
Topic: RE: Which Surgery Do you Think?

 I've heard that RNY and the sleeve both have good results, But I've also heard that you basically will lose more weight and faster weight  with RNY.  I don't have a lot of weight on, I'm more concerned about my diabetes. I once went in to talk to my Dr. about having RNY and when he left the room, his nurse told me "you're going to be super skinny, why don't you get the sleeve?".  Well, at that time my insurance wasn't paying for it but now they are. I'm just afraid of losing too much with Rny. I'm also afraid of acid reflux with the sleeve as well as living with my comorbidities. So I'm a little scared right now.

sor09
on 8/7/15 6:46 pm
Topic: RE: New to the site, looking for support

I am post op RNY; went through the Kaiser plan. Maintaining my journey daily. Good luck to you too.

 

 

                
sor09
on 8/7/15 6:42 pm
Topic: RE: Which Surgery Do you Think?

I am pro RNY. No matter what you choose, remember, all WLS are serious. One is not better than the other, they just are different and people got one or the other mostly based on meds they need to take and post op meds they have to continue. Since my RNY, I lost all excess weight and a little more. Knowledge is power and check everywhere you can for the different points of view. I was taking insulin 3x a day, GERD, HBP, High cholesterol, bad knees and just hurting from the extra weight. My BMI was 50+ and today ranges in the low 20s. No meds post op. Good luck on your journey.

 

                
leannaw
on 8/6/15 7:51 pm
ebonymc
on 8/6/15 9:41 am
Topic: RE: Which Surgery Do you Think?

Thanks Baby1234!  I know the lap band is a hard pill to swallow. I got rid of it and still looking.

Baby1234
on 8/5/15 7:36 pm
Topic: RE: gallbladder

Gallbladder pain is no joke!

Baby1234
on 8/5/15 7:34 pm
Topic: RE: Having a musty odor

Please elaborate.It could be hormone changes.

Baby1234
on 8/5/15 7:32 pm
Topic: RE: Which Surgery Do you Think?

Gastric Sleeve.Stay away from the Lapband.I am seeking a revision to a sleeve.

ebonymc
on 8/3/15 7:59 pm, edited 8/6/15 9:38 am
Topic: Which Surgery Do you Think?

Hello all, I've been around on other sites but have decided to post this question. I know the final decision is up to me, but I'm having a really hard time figuring out the best solution. Which one of these surgeries would you do if in my position. I'm 5'2", weigh 218, diabetic and on B/P meds. small from thighs down and large from waist up. I know that I can't spot reduce, but need to take my health into consideration. Please give me your feed back, Good or Bad! I forgot to mention that I've gotten rid of the band 1 year ago, and I'm deciding between RNY and the sleeve. Thanks

lula T.
on 8/2/15 7:52 pm - detroit, MI
Topic: Having a musty odor
HELLO OH.COM FAMILY ITS BEEN AWHILE SINCE I WAS ON CHATTING. I AM 9YRS. POST-OP AND FOR THE PAST YEAR PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SAYING THAT I SMELL MUSTY I HAVE OVER HEARD PEOPLE CALLING ME A FUNK BOX. JUST WONDERING HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCE THIS AND IF SO WHAT DID YOU DO ABOUT IT.


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