Hey Christie,

                 I had the same problem trying to decide what to have, the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, or the RNY.  After talking to people on here, and going to the class/seminar things I decided that the RNY is more for me.  The biggest reason is from what I heard on here and in the classes that with the VSG you can eat anything you want, sweets, fat foods, etc.  But with the RNY you are more restricted, mostly with the fats and sweets. This is from what i have learned.  So to me, the RNY just sounded better, expecially long term.  This is a huge life long decision. But like everyone will tell you, your success will depend mostly upon you. excersizing, eating right, etc. And if you haven't chosen a surgen, I strongly reccomend Dr Simper or Dr Smith from Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians @ St Marks Hospital

I will be having weight loss surgery in the next few months and really would like to do the gastric bypass surgery.   But with lap band out in the last few years and not as permanent, I wonder which one would be better.   With the lap band, I have heard of things getting stuck in the top part where the band is and people vomiting (because they can't ingest due to the blockage) and also band slippage.   With the Bypass, you don't have to worry about things getting stuck and also going back a bunch of times for "fills" from the dr.    So how did you decide which one to do?   My Mom had the RNY a few years ago and suffered major complications, but I know she is in the smaller % of people that have that happen.   She had pnuemonia, collapsed lung, had to be on a feeding tube, and all sorts of stuff....So it scared me a little, but now I'm at the point where I don't want to live in this fat body anymore and I'd go ahead with the surgery, risks and all.    I've tried so many diets over the last 9 yrs with no success and am sick of trying.... but I'm going to have to pay out of pocket for the surgery (my husbands insurance doesn't cover it), so it has to be something I really want- and I do!   It's going to cost somewhere around $19,000 for me to have it!!    Thanks! Christie current weight 255/goal wt 130

Yes thats normal , Its just your body making an adjustment. Stick to the plan and the weight will soon start peeling off again in no time .   Btw 42 Lbs is no small feat , you should be proud of that .  Nick

WOW This is one DEAD board . Come on Utah lets hear your voice , were are ya ! What are ya , pre - op , post - op , NON - op ? What type of surgery did  ya have ?  Me I had lap band , lost 125 lbs over two years ago and love it .   Best wishes  Nick from northen Ut .

Lisenby - have you spoken with Southwest Surgical Associates? I had my surgery w/ Dr. Speakman, but I don't know much about their insurance acceptance. Call on me if you need some help! I'm in Cedar.