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Back when I had surgery, most insurance companies only covered lap band or RNY so my choice was a no-brainer. Even if I could go back and choose the sleeve, I would not. I am sure I needed the malabsorption to get to goal. Plus my dad died of esophageal cancer caused by years of acid reflux. I did not want to risk that with the sleeve nor did I want to have to take a PPI the rest of my life.
It's been 7.5 years since my RNY. I still work my ass off every day for my health. I plan to keep doing so for the rest of my life. To be successful, you need to have that same commitment to yourself no matter which surgery you choose. I am saddened to see all the people who had surgery the same time as me who have forgotten that promise to themselves.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
HW 337
Last week 307
This week (13 days post-op): 308
Been sticking to 700 - 800 calories a day, so I'm pretty sure I'm just weirdly stalling or my scale is crap. The thing is probably older than me.
My NSV is being able to walk faster than last week.
Thank you so much for your reply! I can only imagine how disappointing it must be to have only lost 17 pounds, but it must also be satisfying knowing that those pounds are gone for good!
I must admit that I will be glad to have the decision made and the surgery on the horizon! It still seems pretty far away.
Good luck with your RNY! I'm sure you will see major changes as time goes on!!
Being older myself, I completely understand your desire to lose as much weight as possible in as short a time as possible! I have bad knees which have qualified me for surgery with my insurance company, and was told by a surgeon that knee replacement would only be considered if I had a BMI lower than 30. That is a lot of weight to lose on my end, and while I hopefully won't need surgery for several years, I do want to have the option later on. Thanks for your input on the RNY! And congratulations on your amazing journey!!
Thanks for your kind response! I always thought that I would have the VSG, but since I have the choice, am looking closely at the RNY too. It is so inspiring hearing from you that you are happy with your VSG choice!
Thank you so much for your response! I completely understand what you mean about "medical team". I have really felt blessed with the support I have received so far from my visits to the nutritionist, physical therapist and behavior modification therapist .... and am really looking forward to meeting the team at UW! Congratulations on your success!
I knew early on I was doing the gastric bypass RNY, because the information I received said it is the gold standard and has had the best results for long-term weight loss. What nobody told me and no one said in the classes I took is how slow the weight loss would really be, I'm really disappointed about that I had surgery February 1st I've only lost 17 pounds after the surgery, if you need to lose over 200 pounds you don't have a choice you've got to do the RNY, I don't think you'd ever get that much off with the sleeve at this point I don't know how much I can even get off with the RNY. And also cured my acid reflux the surgery definitely cures that I've also been told it will cure diabetes and high blood pressure but I don't have those problems I'm not discouraged I will keep working at this but just wish I had gotten the big drop in the very beginning.
ChristyO
Height 5'4
S.W. 251
C.W. 129
G.W. 125
Thank you so much for your response! Your success is very inspiring and I hope to succeed after surgery too!
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212.
FML longest stall ever! LOL
(ok I know I am being melodramatic, LOL)
RNY 2011/07/26 HW 338; SW 301; LW 199; Starting over weight 255; CW 212; GOAL #1 lose regain back to 199 lbs!
The last week has been a long one for me, my husband has been out of town and I've had th kiddos and the time change. Hopefully I will still have a loss.
How did everyone do? So far, what has been your favorite NSV? I would have to say shopping, even though it can be overwhelming to have so many options.
