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Hi I am right there with you. I am considering getting the sleeve but I am so nervous about it. I am also in the pre surgery stage in the process of meeting requirements for insurance. I have met with my surgeon and I have already lost 11 pounds with the help of a weight loss doctor that I am required to go to to qualify through my insurance. I just really want to know if this is worth it. I have been struggling with weight for a long time and I have lost weight a few times, my last attempt I lost 50 lbs but gained it back after a year. I just want this to be the last time I have to struggle with my weight and I want to be sure that I am here for my kids and grandbabies.
Kyzze
Thanks, I know I shouldn't worry about it. My Dr. did say that he doubt that I would become too thin.
I chose RNY because of the malabsorption and I had a lot to lose. If I had diabetes I would chose RNY. Many people who are on insulin walk out of the hospital on no medication. Their last dose is pre-surgery. With RNY it is not just the weight loss that turns the diabetes around, something in the surgery itself changes the metabolism...which I don't even think the doctors/research totally understands. I have heard it said many times on these boards it is very rare for anyone to be worried about being - too thin- by year 3. I also think your body has to adjust to the weight loss, and even if your weight stays the same, you probably look better further out.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Have you gotten help since this post? I am 12 years post op and it became an issue about 6 years ago. Went through a lot but the feat of damaging my liver " forced" me to change. I also gained almost all of my weight back due to alcohol
HI!!!!! I am new to the site as well and I have been so close to surgery twice but the first time I backed out and the second time my insurance changed. Glad to see that you too are putting all the pieces together. 
Did u go to the classes to lose the 10% of your body weight? What's surgery are u having? I'm just starting the classes although I met with my surgeon already I still gotta lose about 25lbs first. I'm gonna have the rny I'm having a revision from vbg. Good luck
Glad for you. Knowledge is power. Enjoy your journey.
Vitamins are for life forever. Check with your doctor to make sure all your blood chems are in the good range. Do you have lactose issues? I seen people on the site writing that post op issues can arise at anytime. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Hey everyone! 
I am also new to OH. I'm from Los Angeles, CA. I made a decision to have RNY last year but the night before my surgery I backed out. I know, I know....after all the pre-op mazes and hoops I "chickened out;" so they say. BUT I recently came across some information about the duodenal switch and it all fell into place. I understand why I didn't go through it the first time. I am completely confident that is option is the right one for me. I'm waiting to hear back from you surgeons office to schedule my consultation. I'm back at square 1 but am here (like everyone else) for the support. So hey LeAnne! Which surgery are you scheduling?
I sipped on Isopure Protien drink ALL day and then some protien shake in the morning.
