Question:
I am pre gastric sleeve surgery and I was pretty convinced that gastric sleeve was
the surgery for me until a relative who is a health care professional starting telling me that her doctor told her that people who have gastric sleeve is more likely to gain their weight back. I feel like I have re-evaluate my decision. Can anyone advise me? — hopechest1966 (posted on January 11, 2010)
January 11, 2010
i too had this problem. i was determined that i was going to have the
sleeve because i didnt want too loose the weight too fast and i didnt want
to take the suplements all the time. i did alot of research and talked to
people who have had both surg's and that is what made my mind up. i have a
friend that had the sleeve 8 years ago and had to do a revision to the ryn
because she gained a bunch of weight back. she said it was because she
could eat anything she wanted and couldnt control herself. i was afraid
that if i discovered that i could have that ocasinal candy bar, that
occational would become all the time. im not gonna lie, the day of my
surg, right b4 they were wheeling me to the OR, i changed my mind and
started crying. but i didnt say anything to the Dr. and went ahead with the
ryn. i am now almost a month out and i feel good about my decision. i
have my tough days but for the most part, i am doing really good. in my
oppinion, it takes a lot more will power to do the sleeve, which i dont
have, and with the ryn, you have the fear of what might happen to keep you
from eating the wrong things. good luck to you and i hope this helps!
keep us informed on your decision.
— watch_me_do_it
January 11, 2010
Go to this website, this is where I had my surgery done, and they have a
comparison chart that is very helpful:
GO TO WWW.LAPSF.COM, ON THE LEFT SIDE BLUE BOX CLICK "WEIGHT LOSS AND
REVISIONAL SURGERIES" THEN CLICK "INTRO-WHAT ARE MY
OPTIONS", SCROLL DOWN TO WHERE YOU SEE THE PICTURE OF A STOMACH-CLICK
HERE TO VIEW THE "SURGERY COMPARISON CHART". PRINT THIS EMAIL SO
YOU CAN FOLLOW MY INSTRUCTIONS.
— Kristy
January 11, 2010
Your bariatric surgeon will also have some recommendations as to the best
surgery for your specific health situation. Good luck.
— Janell C.
January 11, 2010
I have the sleeve, and I did gain some of the weight back for a while. My
meds were off, and it caused my metabolism to slow. Now that my meds are
correct, I am maintaining my weight and even losing a bit, but it is much
slower now. If you consider any other surgery because you want it to be
more efficient, consider the Duodenal Switch. It is much more effective
than the sleeve or the RnY. Just keep in mind that there are rather severe
side effects from that surgery (similar to the RnY). You will need to take
supplements for the rest of your life, and need blood tests on a regular
basis. It can be difficult to get all the nutrients that your body NEEDS
with BOTH the RnY and the DS. You also have to deal with things like
odoriferous body waste, excessive gas, and extreme gastro-intestinal
distress from foods that contain fat or sugar. Not everyone experiences
these symptoms, but enough do to make the risk one worth thinking about.
The VSG IS the safest weight loss surgery currently available today. It
also has the least incidents of negative side effects. Most people CAN
make it work if the keep with the program. It is simply a matter of
allowing the surgery to work for you instead of sabotaging your efforts to
lose weight. In my case, my weakness was fast food, and a low level of
thyroid hormones. If I stay away from the fast food, and I take my
Synthroid, I am fine.
— hubarlow
January 11, 2010
Willpower will apply to RNY or the sleeve. They are both just tools to
help you. I had RNY and don't dump on sugar or fat, so I am able to eat
anything. Whatever you decide to do, just know that you still need to make
a lifechange where your eating is concerned.
— Karen C.
January 11, 2010
I think the answer is what is going to be good for you. Once you have done
your research and talked to a surgeon, you will know. I had wanted the RNY
but couldn't have it because of health issues and my surgeon said the VSG
would be better for me as it was less invasive. I am very happy with the
results, I have about 40 lbs to go to my goal. I know it is up to me how
this turns out. The surgery is only a tool, how you use it is the answer.
I am ever conscious that weight can be gained and each day I keep that in
mind. Whether you have the VSG or the RNY, weight can be gained. I have
heard of people gaining all their weight back and more and they had the
RNY. I am close to my 2nd year and am still losing. It is slower, but any
lb off is a blessing to me. You will make the decision that is right for
you...good luck.
— Linda R.
January 12, 2010
The research which I have done points me to the RNY which is tomorrow. The
RNY gives an almost imediate cure for 90% of the diabetics within days due
to the rerouting of the intestine. The sleeve and band lower diabetics only
because of weight loss. I have been an insulan dependent diabetic for over
30 years so for me there was no other option. There has been a number of
papers written on this. If you are a diabetic I recommend the RNY. If not,
your options are open. Surch for diabetes surgery summit and you will find
the papers.
— Jim Christian
January 12, 2010
Hi There. I had the VSG surgery 18 months ago. All of us on here will
have varied opinions. The important thing is to research your questions
and talk directly to your surgeon in order to make the best decision for
YOU. I was set on the lap band until I did more research and began having
fears about the fills and what if my body rejected it? I am thrilled with
my decision. I think it's important for you to realize that you can gain
your weight back with ANY weight loss surgery regardless of which one you
have done. They are all simply tools to help us in our weight loss
journey. How much we maintain our weight is our ability to retrain the way
we think about food. Without that, no one will be successful long term.
The Vertical sleeve is not as risky as a full gastric bypass surgery. I
have not had any problems controlling my appetite and I have maintained my
weight loss and in fact I am losing again right now. It's all in our mind
once you have actually lost the weight whether or not you keep it off.
Some are more successful than others I am sure. I have seen gastric bypass
patients gain all of their weight back too over a period of time. By the
same means that you spoke of. You can't hold much food at one sitting but
if you chose to, you can cheat and it small portions all through the day.
But, why would you do that to yourself after going to the extreme of a
major surgery to lose the weight. It's all about how bad you want to lose
the weight and be healthy for the rest of your life. It's a major decision
that will effect the rest of your life. It is NOT a quick fix to get to
where you want to weigh or just about how you look. Just do what's right
for you. What YOU feel comfortable with and what your doctor recommends
for you with the status of your health. Then you will be happy with your
decision. God bless and good luck to you!!!
— Jodi L.
January 17, 2010
I had the sleeve done and believe it or not, i hit my goal by 13 months and
I am now 18 months out and I have to intake more calories so I dont lose
too much weight. I have lost 123 pounds and I feel great, but I dont want
to lose anymore then this cuz then i would look sickly. I do have a bit of
a candy bar once in while, half a cookie once in awhile, I DO treat myself
a little once in awhile, if I do too much then i get that sick feeling that
I thought we weren't suppose to feel with the sleeve, guess I am just lucky
that way, if I ever do start to gain, all i have to do is intake less
calories. I would to the sleeve again in a heart beat, besides that is what
the dr. wanted me to have, less malasorption too and I had to have that. I
just wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide.
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