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03-08-2009, 11:19 PM
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| | Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: port orchard, wa
Posts: 2
Weight Statistics april 8 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
246 lb Start Weight:
238 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
8 lb Weight Loss:
98 lb Lb Left to Lose:
3.25203252033 % % Lost:
april 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.5721844293 BMI Start:
42.1552028219 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodSleeve Gastrectomy
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i need some help!! i have a choice of getting the RNY ( open or lap) or the SLEEVE. what did you do and why? how was the recovery? i have 3 small kids. any complications? your advice would be a great help. my surgery is on apr 8 2009 so it is comming up and i need to make up my mind.
thanks
nikki
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03-09-2009, 01:20 AM
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#2 (permalink)
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Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ
Posts: 2,178
Weight Statistics January 1, 2008 Start Date:
January 11, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
145 lb Current Weight:
149 lb Goal Weight:
194 lb Weight Loss:
-4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
57.2271386431 % % Lost:
July 4, 2009 FIREWORKS, BABY! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index53.0891067053 BMI Start:
22.7077300067 BMI Current:
23.3341501448 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I did a lot of research and would recommend the same for you. I chose RNY and I am very happy with the choice. For me, it helps to have sugar and fats cause "issues" as it's a great behavior modification beyond just a smaller stomach. Plus, I had a lot of weight to lose and my Dr. said that statistically RNY would give me the best result.
Everyone is different- I had no major complications. I have 2 young children and this was the best decision I made for myself. I am sure whatever you choose will be the right decision for you!
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03-09-2009, 04:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 23,801
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
Congratulations on your date.
(((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
All surgeries have their advantages and disadvantages. You will have to decide for yourself what you would like, and wouldn't like.
Read through this board on the related subjects--do searches with key words and read the threads that come up.
Do a lot of search and research, knowledge is power, and you are the only person who in the end can decide for yourself.
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03-09-2009, 06:28 AM
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| | WLS Mentor
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tega Cay, SC
Posts: 1,014
Weight Statistics August 2, 2007 Start Date:
August 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
162 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
121 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.7561837456 % % Lost:
Christmas, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.3192247717 BMI Start:
25.3700155937 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I had lap RNY and I would recommend it but you have to consult with your doctor on the choices that are best for you. Although if you can do laproscopic, I would highly recommend it. It is less invasive and you heal more quickly. I did not have any complications from the surgery and recovery was very easy. There are only a few incisions and they healed completely with no problems. I am always saying this was the best thing that I ever did for myself. Good luck in making your choice.
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03-09-2009, 06:37 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mississippi
Posts: 4,905
Weight Statistics 3/18/2008 (dieted all my life) Start Date:
9/30/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
292 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
189 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.2465753425 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.3935986159 BMI Start:
29.1903114187 BMI Current:
28.7342128028 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hello and welcome. good luck what ever you choose. Every one is different. I was lucky I had 2 doctors recommend the R N Y for. It has worked well for me. I would do it again tomorrow if need be. This one you will have to decide for yourself. this has been life changing for me. Just read and research you will know what is best for you. Again good luck on your journey. See ya on the losers bench.
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03-09-2009, 07:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: upstate ny
Posts: 2,091
Weight Statistics 1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!! Start Date:
3/12/08 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
316 lb Start Weight:
203 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
113 lb Weight Loss:
23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.7594936709 % % Lost:
7/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index55.9707734946 BMI Start:
35.9559082892 BMI Current:
31.8820861678 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I personally chose the lap GBS instead of the lapband, which were my 2 options.
Reasons why:
1. longer time being done= the surgeons have had time to "perfect" the surgery JUST FOR ME!!!
2. I needed to lose more than 100 lbs & wanted QUICKER results.
3. I HATE going to the MD's so having to have the band adjusted is NOT appealing to me 1 bit!!!
whatever you chose, be sure to do as much research as possible...
talking to people that didn't have either of your choices done may only give you NEGATIVE feedback, so careful who you speak to before your empowered with solid info/facts.....
Good luck with your decision.
Congrats on your date, its right around the corner!!!!
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03-09-2009, 10:11 AM
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| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Owensboro, KY
Posts: 294
Weight Statistics 3/16/08 Start Date:
3/10/2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
216 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
41 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.1351351351 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index53.7417355372 BMI Start:
34.8595041322 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodSleeve Gastrectomy
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I am having the sleeve done tomorrow. I did a lot of research and looked at my life and decided the sleeve was better for me. My surgeon was supportive of either RNY or the sleeve--he is not a big lapband fan because he has removed so many due to complications. For my own personal reasons, I chose the sleeve and I am excited about it. The hospital stay and downtime are similar--the surgery is not quite as long but... Also, check with your insurance, some do not cover the sleeve right now.
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03-09-2009, 10:17 AM
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#8 (permalink)
| | WLS Guru
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: close to Toronto
Posts: 497
Weight Statistics November 21, 2008 Start Date:
November 21st, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
265 lb Start Weight:
149 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
116 lb Weight Loss:
-1 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.7735849057 % % Lost:
no hurry Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.7674471993 BMI Start:
24.0466023875 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I had RNY..and one of my friends opted for lap band...she doesnt get the bonus features included in RNY. As mentioned previously..RNY turns a person right off sugars and fats...and high carbs. Which are all the things that got me into this mess in the first place. Lapbands allow for, lets see (recalling the weekend) .... bags of chips, desserts, mcdonalds..and apparently all you have to do if you eat to much is throw up or have a drink so it perculates through the lil opening quicker and you can eat more. In three months i bypassed her in size and she had hers done last year. Personally im so happy i chose the RNY and i also concurr that i would do it again in a heartbeat.
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03-09-2009, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: May 2008 Location: Just north of Iowa, not far from I-35. 2nd star on the right and straight on 'til morning!
Posts: 8,214
Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 (pre-op liquid diet started) Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
184 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.5714285714 % % Lost:
Originally - 12/08. Actually - 8/08. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3442554085 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
27.1690821256 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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My wife voted for RNY for herself after seeing the results I've had with it. I didn't push her into WLS, she dove into it on her own, but when I had mine, she was very uncertain of the whole thing. You need to decide what works for you, and why. WLS is not the easy way, no matter those experts who know nothing about it may tell you. For me it was a last resort. Same for my wife, but it has been miraculous in its effects!!
Educate yourself on the subtleties of each procedure. Learn why many of us have chosen RNY and others the sleeve or lap bands. Consider these choices carefully if you decide that WLS is what you really want. You only get to have one, and that's essentially a permanent choice, so choose wisely!
Good luck!
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03-09-2009, 02:06 PM
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#10 (permalink)
| | WLS Guru
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 372
Weight Statistics October, 2007 Start Date:
11/26/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
272 lb Start Weight:
161 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
111 lb Weight Loss:
21 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.8088235294 % % Lost:
November, 09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5965693918 BMI Start:
25.2134105591 BMI Current:
21.924704834 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I would totally say its the type of eater you are. Volumes of anything and everything, get the LapBand, junk, sugar fats, the type of food you eat needs to be controlled, by the RNY. Its quicker, if volume is your only problem the sleeve will work fine, just won't be as quick, be patient.
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