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(deactivated member)
on 10/18/13 1:59 am

Topic: RE: New Here... Considering VSG or band

Terria1202, I had gastric bypass in 2007 and gained most of my weight back. Despite serious exercising and eating right, I was only able to lost 85lbs. I have since learned that the Duodenal Switch would have been a better option for me instead of the RNY. I have read on other boards that the LapBand has caused major problems, thus, causing them to have to have a revision to an RNY or another procedure. All I can tell is to look at other forums, do your research, and make the best decision for you.

(deactivated member)
on 10/18/13 1:55 am

Topic: Revision Surgeries?

Hello everyone. I am just curious as to how many people on here have had revision surgeries from RNY to DS and whether or not you have been successful. I am in the process of trying to get approved for my revision, but I am wondering if I am making the right decision. I had my surgery in 2007 and lost 85 lbs. After that, I noticed that I completely plateaued even though I was walking every single morning for 7 days a week and eating what I was supposed to. I have since been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and this has made walking very difficult. Needless to say, I have gained back all, but 30 lbs of my original weight and I am contemplating, yet, another surgery. At this point, I feel like I am at my wits end and my family is not really supportive because I had a prior surgery and I feel that they are thinking that another surgery is pointless since I gained weight back from the first time. Any thoughts or suggestions?

terria1202
on 10/17/13 12:23 pm

Topic: New Here... Considering VSG or band

Hi All,

I'm a newbie considering wls. I had my seminar yesterday and I'm planning to move forward with my plans on having the surgery. I'm just unsure about which procedure is best. I have several friends that had the band and loss a substantial amount of weight and looks great. I have on co-worker who had the bypass. She looks great weight wish but her face is becoming skeleton and her hair is coming out.

About a year or 2 ago, I was 308 pounds and loss 100 pounds on phentermine but since then I gained 74 pounds back. Now, I'm here considering the weight loss surgery but I want to select the best option for a lifetime and not a moment.

I was hoping to find some support groups with individuals that have had the band and sleeve. In reading some of these post, most people with the band has gained a great portion of the weight back after several years and considering reversal.

I just need help.....

Btw... I don't plan to have the surgery until 2014 and my current weight is 274 pounds.

TheREALYorkiemom
on 10/13/13 6:47 am, edited 10/13/13 6:47 am - New York , NY

VSG on 10/27/09

Topic: RE: Sleeved!!

Glad it's working out for you. The sleeve is a wonderful tool. Welcome to the losers bench.

Therealme77
on 10/12/13 6:59 am

Topic: RE: Is anyone else not telling their extended family about your surgery plans?

I didn't tell some of my siblings or my husbands siblings. My family is very opinionated as is his. Its no one's business. Feel comfortable telling who you'd like to know. I believe its a need to know basis and some of the family just don't need to know. I've prepared my speech when folks ask how am I losing weight. I just plan on telling them that I've been watching what I eat, weighing portions, and ramped up exercise. In essence, that is what I'm doing just with a oittle help. Hope it goes well for you.

Iyssiss
on 10/11/13 10:10 am

Topic: RE: Hello Everyone

Thank you. I am a ball of nerves the closer I get to accomplishing my pre op goals. I still need to lose 29 lbs to even see if I qualify for insurance purposes. I needed to lose 56lbs and it's been 8 months now and I have 29 to go. I exercise and I eat well. My dietician reads my food journal every month. I feel like this isn't going to happen for me. I'm going to a P.A. next week to see if she can see something we aren't.

I never had a shape either. Just big boobs and a wide behind. Just round and short that's me! lol

Member Services
on 10/9/13 8:05 am - Irvine, CA

Topic: Patient Bariatric Surgeon's Reunion

Staff and attendees had a great celebration at our recent 2013 ObesityHelp Conference. It is so much fun to be with other pre-op and post op WLS'ers.

Bariatric surgeons regularly hold patient reunions for their patients. If your bariatric surgeon has an upcoming Patient Reunion, please reply to this post with the surgeon's name, date and details so other patients of your surgeon can be aware of the upcoming get-together.

Thanks!!
Member Services Team

Mrs_Desire _
on 10/8/13 12:20 pm - Houston, TX

VSG on 11/18/13

Topic: RE: VGS- Sleeve

How has your journey been so far? I'm looking to be sleeved next month.

Myfitnesspal: MsDesire - Revision from Realize Band Patient

Height: 5'10" HW: 305 SW: 298 Surg Goal: 195 Endo Goal: 165

fat_chance
on 10/8/13 7:37 am - NY

Topic: RE: Sleeved!!

Jenamir I feel amazing! Honestly I dont feel like I had surgery. I had very little pain since the beginning and I am two weeks out there is NO PAIN. I was able to drink regular since about the third day. I dont feel hunger....a lot of it is in my head. (head hunger) lol aka me just being greedy. I actually feel like I am able to eat too much. I will ask my doctor when I go back to him but again, I have NO REGRETS.