Newbie

Good Morning All,I'm a newbie to this forum.I guess this morning I'm just looking for any advice and tips from those who have a BMI of over 50.I think that my BMI is over 60,I'm 24 years old and last time i got on the scale it said 440.I have my first consultation with the surgeon on the 29.I've been doing research on the different surgery for a long time but it never hurts to find out more information and get tip from those who have been where i am today.I'm just looking for any tips on how you decided what surgery whats best for? Did you have any complication? How much have you lost? I guess these are question that have been asked before,I'm just looking for any tips,They woudl be greatly appreciate.

Just wanted to say hi, I am of no help to your questions though sorry. I am a newbie as well and have been here less then a week. My highest weight was 466 and I am currently 415. I to am trying to get the surgery done and have an appt. with my pcp to get this all going with my ins.   I sure hope everything goes smoothly for you and you have great results.

Suzy

 i decided on RNY, because i had an aunt who had it done years ago an has kept off her weight an no longer has any of the co-morbities she had pre-op... 
i've had no complications so far...
im almost 4months out..have lost 64lbs since surgery..
120lbs in the last year since starting my weightloss journey..
as far as tips... u have to choose what surgery is right for u.. dont stock up on any one particular protein powder taste changes drastically after surgery.. highly sensitive.. do stock up on sf popsicles, pudding, jello, yogurts, cottage cheese...broth, (go by ur surgeons list) those were mine...things u can have nearly right away.. u wont feel like going out to store for a week or so..maybe longer.. get some disposable (reusable) little glad or ziploc containers.. 1/2 cup an 1cup so u can prepare a few dishes at once an just grab heat an eat.. i use toddler utensils.. it helps take for taking smaller bites.. food scale (comes in handy) good luck with ur journey.. welcome to board.. 

Welcome!  One year ago, I weighed 439.  Now, almost 10 months after my RNY, I am in the 200's and I can't even tell you how good it feels that the first number on my scale is a 2, and I never have to see that 3 or 4 again!

Definitely do your research.  I had originally thought about lap-band but then realized that with my high BMI and developing diabetes, I needed the full RNY gastric bypass.  I looked at DS, but decided it wasn't for me.  I did not look at VSG but I know there are people who are very happy with it.  I have never regretted this for a minute.  I haven't had any complications, but I am religious about my protein, water, vitamins, and exercise.  I have lost almost 150 lbs. now, my diabetes is gone, my asthma has improved so I was able to give up some of the medication for it, and I have more energy than I have had in years.

Good luck with your consult!

Lesley

Welcome!  I started at 415.  Had RNY.  No complications.  Now I only take 4 medications instead of 23.  I am 2 1/2 months out and ALMOST 100 lbs. down. Welcome to the loser's bench.

Hi, my name is Jessica, I currently weigh 525 pounds and my surgery of choice is the DS, and may I suggest you take a look at the DS forum:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ds/a,messageboard/board_id ,5357/ .
Feel free to ask any questions you might have.

Also some good websites to take a look at about the DS are http://www.dsfacts.com/ and http://duodenalswitch.com/.

Its always good to know all your WLS options before you choose .

Also feel free to PM me if you would like.

Good Morning everyone,I know that I'm late  with the thanks you and the tips but i just got home not too long ago from doing a 16hr shift,I really appreciate all that advice and tips that you guys have given me.I feel like I'm on the right track.I've researched my surgeon and his background and his success rate.He is the chief of biatrics at the hospital that i work at.I was thinking about doing the VSG,I think that would be the best move for me from all the research that I've done.At the same time i want to talk to the surgeon and see if he agrees with me.I guess i will have to wait until the 29th to get my answer to all my question.

I went with DS because I like the VSG stomach but I wanted the superior weight loss of the DS and so far, so good.  I started at a BMI of 61 and I'm not even halfway to goal and already I feel practically svelte and my clothes are all 18/20 and 22/24 - a far cry from the 32+++ I wore a year ago.  The VSG is appealing but I don't think it's been proven very well yet and since I had a lot to lose, I wanted the most powerful surgery.

Thank you for your advice,I was looking into the VSG or the Rny gastirc bypass but there is so much info on both that i'm kind of overwhelm.I guess when i meet with the surgeon next week and we talk and decided which would be best for me.

Unfortunatley, no one can make this decision for you.  I would encourage you to review your options with your surgeon.  Based on your medical and weight situation he can generally offer you advice on which one might be most successful for you.