Message board help/ What surgery to have?
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What surgery is best for me?
This question is asked daily by new members. It’s not always clear to our members that there are various surgery types. This is why research is very important. It’s not always easy for those who are new to researching on where to look for information. So I’m going to try to help guide you around to gather more information. This link is very helpful: Talks about the various surgery types. http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/wlsurgery.html#types Some of the surgeries lists are not as popularly done and some are not done any longer. The best information you can get is from your surgeon. Realize however that because some surgeons do not perform some of these types of surgeries; they are not always going to have the most accurate information and are not always up to date on the advancements or long term results. It’s wonderful if you can go to a surgeon who performs various types to get a good opinion on what surgery would best suit YOU. This is not always possible to find one that does many types so research plays a good part in all of this. The key to your research is to find a surgery that works with your particular lifestyle and what you feel is your best option. This is your body and the end results will be something that you ultimately have to live with and are not always reversible. Be sure to get information from other members, this is why we have separate areas to get real life results and talk with those who have had a certain surgery. If you notice on the surgery type page you can reach these various surgery type support message board forums. Every surgery has advantages, disadvantages and risk, but the ultimate outcome can be better health and that’s what this is about for many people. Obesityhelp wants to assist you in getting the help needed for your obesity. Sometimes surgery is not always a route our members want to take, so this is why we have a section on our site for those who didn’t go the surgical route or undecided. Check out this board here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/non_postops/ No matter what choice you make in your path know that Obesityhelp is here to help you through your journey. This is why we have designed many sub forums on the various surgeries and various interests.
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I realize that medical advice comes from the dr and the dr alone, but I was wondering IF RNY to DS could or had been done.
Please forgive my inability to ask the questions in the right manner, I am new to posting! It took me 10 min just to figure out how to answer the reply. 
Take Care
Magiev 
