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I was at a stage of my life, menopausal, 55 and had dealt with my food issues-head wise and I still couldn't reverse the damage I had done to my body. Even when I was being faithfully restrictive in my diet I didn't lose anything significant, and I also had 200+ lbs to lose.
That being said, I didn't think a restriction only procedure would work for me, I needed that edge to get me going to goal. I wasn't getting any younger. :) I had surgery 2 days before my 56th birthday. No regrets having RNY.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Very true. it was almost unpleasantly sweet!
RNY 2011/07/26 HW 338; SW 301; LW 199; Starting over weight 255; CW 212; GOAL #1 lose regain back to 199 lbs!
I went with the vsg & am happy with my choice. I wasn't crazy about the re routing of my intestines & I felt a restrictive only procedure was best for me. The stats between the 2 are pretty close after the 5 year mark, but rny'rs have a little bit of an edge over vsg'rs, but they malabsorb nutrients for life, & vsg'rs can have gerd issues.
There are pros & cons with each surgery, you'll just have to figure out which one you can live with, good luck in whatever you choose to do. 
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another.
T-Rebel
I'm still here, had to work a M-F schedule this week. I forgot how much I hate this M-F crap, can't believe I did this on a regular for years, so glad I'll be back on my regular watch next week. So I'm out of my normal routine & my body is confused too. Its doing its bouncy routine again, down 2, up 1, down then up. So my stats so far:
High weight 366
Last week 179
This week 182 Yikes! 
Next goal 150's & in the green of a healthy bmi. 
Sheesh, I want a nap, I need coffee. Gee are only infomercials on this early in the morning? Now I have another reason to go back to sleep. 
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel
Type II made it pretty much a no-brainer to both the medical team and me RNY was it. I said "medical team" and not "surgeon" because it continues to feel like a team effort to make WLS a success. My contact with the center for weight management is on-going due to lifetime follow-up appointments, support group meetings, and fun things like holiday parties. I spend hours per week on this on-line support group, as well. I have no surgery regrets despite a major complication--bowel obstruction/hernia. From my four-year experience reading, researching, going through WLS myself, follow-up appointments, and regular support group attendance, I would not go back in time and choose the VSG because I needed more powerful ammunition RNY provides, risks and all.
I started at 420 lbs. never really considered RNY for a lot of reasons. After the first 12-18 months, it's basically a restrictive only surgery and doesn't provide any additional benefits in maintaining weight loss. But you malabsorb vitamins for life, lose your pyloric valve, and have other major risk factors. For me, simply cutting away part of my stomach and keeping normal function was a much better option.
I got down to 188 after my sleeve. But put weight back on bc I never dealt with the real reasons I ate. Now I'm losing the regain and the sleeve makes it possible. I wouldn't change a thing.
www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status
11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 
85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
Hi! I am 57 years old and am over halfway through my 6 month pre-op diet/therapy. Pretty excited to talk to the surgeon (okay, probably a physician assistant) and see what requirements they will have for me. I am in Washington State and my surgery will be done at the University of Washington. Last week I attended a seminar down there and it feels really good to actually now have an appointment.
I am unclear right now though as to which surgery to get ... the RNY or VSG. In my head I always thought that I would get the sleeve if I ever had WLS, but am also looking deeper into the RNY. I don't have diabetes, but I do have over 200 pounds to lose, and really want to make the right decision to maximize my weightloss. So it will be good to hear what the surgeon suggests.
How about you guys? How did you make your decision on what surgery to have? Any regret?
-Judy
HW 335
LW 222.9
TW 224.9
Next goal: 215/ onderland
Next fitness goal: 3.5 mile runs, did one successfully. Can't wait till the time change this weekend so I have more time to run outside after work.
I'm up but this is totally in line with my pattern, 3 weeks of losses followed by a gain/maintain week. I'll worry if its not gone next week, but my pattern says it will be. just will keep at it.
5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI
You are kicking ass! Great job 
"Oderint Dum Metuant" Discover the joys of the Five Day Meat Test!
Height: 5'-7" HW: 449 SW: 392 GW: 179 CW: 220
highest weight 422.7- 8/24/15 started pre op
surgery weight 386.6- 10/15/15 SURGERY DAY
current weight 320.8- 6 MON 2 WEEKS 2 DAYS (FROM START OF PRE OP)
I have lost 101.9 pounds!!!!
