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Hi Haley,
It's really impossible to say without more information. Things like height, sex, and age matter. For instance, I weighed 277 on surgery day and am down to 157 less than a year later (I am actively trying not to lose any more weight as a man standing 5'9")
My weight loss is not typical at all, but it is possible to lose an extreme amount with this surgery, quickly even. The logic I used was that my problem was always that I ate way way way too much at meals, I simply needed a smaller stomach. If a person is the type to snack here and there all day, or drink too many of their calories, the RNY (bypass) seems like it might be a better option because you won't end up absorbing all the calories you are putting in your body here and there all day long. If you're like me and getting all your calories in 3-4 big meals a day, the VSG could be what you need to succeed.
RNY may be a little more effective long-term and produce faster results, but there is the trade-off of it being a bit more of a complicated procedure with more possible complications, and the fact you won't absorb what you're putting in your body as well (think vitamins and essential nutrients). There are probably a lot of minor differences as well, I notice a bit of difference in which foods I tolerate well compared to my partner, who had the bypass.
So to answer your question, maybe you'd lose a little more with the RNY and have better success long-term. It's all going to come down with how well you stick to eating right and exercising, whichever choice you make. I wouldn't want to steer you strongly in one direction or the other, that's for you and your medical professionals to decide.
Good morning!
Have you ever wondered how big is your stomach, and what size it'll be after a Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Check out this video I made explaining all about it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfGcmxAg9PE
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
Would I lose more if I had bypass?
I cancelled my survey for RNY ok Sept 8th.
I just couldn't see having surgery electively and f something happened. I was petrified
Good Morning!
I wrote this blog post for those of you that want to Get back on track with your Gastric Sleeve
Check it out here:
https://www.endobariatric.com/weblog...astric-sleeve/
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
ladygodiva1228, sorry, I haven't been on my computer for a few days, got an eye infection and had to back off it. It sounds like you and your husband have things figured out on supporting each other, nice to hear and I am thankful you shared this information. I have always thought communication is the key as well, so I'll have to encourage my daughter to be perfectly honest and clear when she communicates with him, and he in return.
Sorry to hear about your hubby's back but glad he got inspired to lose weight and get off some meds, good for him! I'm sure with you supporting him, he was feeling good about his progress.
Thank you!
Good morning!
Have you ever wondered how much exercise does a Gastric Sleeve Surgery patient need?
Read all about in this blog post I wrote
https://www.endobariatric.com/weblog/2020/07/29/how-much-exercise-do-gastric-sleeve-surgery-patients-need/
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
That sounds a bit odd to me. Even though my starting BMI was lower than yours, I've lost 120 pounds since surgery day less than a year ago with the VSG. From what I understand, and keep in mind I am no expert, a lot of surgeons used to not take out enough of the stomach with VSG, hence the lower success rate. I think they are a lot better at it now than they used to be.
GB is a great procedure and all, there is plenty of reason to choose it over VSG. However, I would probably get a second opinion if I were in your shoes, because VSG can be a great surgery and I'm thrilled with my choice.
Oh yeah! I totally did shut down for that reason! I am going to see the surgeon again and ask. Great advice! Thank you all so much!
My friend's surgeon started her and all of his patients on puréed foods. Don't think the healing would be an issue with PB if she can eat puréed foods on day 3. Day 1 and 2 she was on clears. Day 3-14 puréed foods. All of the diets are different! I have another friend who was on 14 days of clears and 14 days of full liquids. Mine is 7 days clear, 7 days full and 7 days puréed. ????
