Reux and Y or Gastric Sleeve?

Sep 15, 2009

I have just completed class #12 in the Kaiser Bariatric "Options" program.  I came into this not sure if I wanted to have the surgery.  Convinced I could lose my weight without the surgery.  Now, I know I will have the surgery, (God willing), but am not sure which would be best for me. 

I am 130 pounds over weight, and I have information telling me the Reux and Y is the best option for me.  In order to lose most of my weight in the shortest amount of time, I would have to have the bypass.  However, it seems like too drastic for me.  Leaning more toward the gastric sleeve, but knowing less weight would be dropped keeps me second guessing.

Even with the bypass, only 50% of the weight comes off!?!  That is only 65 pounds.  That would put me at 195 pounds... My goal weight is 130 pounds.  I would be very happy at 150 pound, though. 

The last time I weighed 150, I was graduating from high school, June, 1988.  Wow! I gained 110 pounds in 21 years.  When you look at it that way, then 65 pounds dropped in one year is not a bad way to do it.  I wish I could find people with my same weight, height and age, post-op success in both surgery options.  Then I can compare and make a more informed decision.

Today, I rode my bkie to class, 1+mile. Yay, me!  I learned that I need to make a lifelong commitment to healthy living and eating.  I need to replace bad habits with good ones.  My brain can be my biggest ally or my biggest threat! 

Still lots to think and pray about.

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