Im so confused. Rny or VSG...

 Hi board. A quick intro on me. My name is Anna, Im 30 years old, starting weight is 380 5'7 bmi 59.5. I need to make decision on what type of surgery to have within the next month. I was all set on the rny but after reading about vsg so muchit seems to look better and better. I am a volume eater, never seem to feel satisfied with a normal sized meal. Doesnt really matter what is is. I am ok with healthy foods, i just have to eat large portions to feel full. The only thing is this, I need to lose asquick as possible so ican go to work. My husband is disabled and we are living on very little. Im a nurse but have been unable to work. I have been reading that the weightloss is comparable to that of rny but is it as quick? Any advice? Thanks and nice to meet everyone.

-Anna

Anna--
Welcome to this board---it's a great place to get advise, support and honest discussion.

That said--you have to do your research. You will be able to lose the weight you need with VSG, RNY or DS. The sleeve will offer the restriction needed if you are a volume eater. However, you have to make the commitment to change your lifestyle as you do with all WLS.

However, the speed of weight loss should not be a factor in your decision, IMO. Trust me, I understand the need to work and how weight impacts or restricts that possibility. But no one can tell you how long it will take to lose enough weight to change your employment situation. You won't know if you're a faster, slower, stair step loser until you're in the process. It seems trite to say that this is a marathon...not a sprint ...but it is true. This isn't a magic bullet and takes time to achieve your goals.

I suggest that you decide which surgery is for you based on your research. Then work your butt off---starting now---to lose as a pre op and establish good habits before surgery. After surgery, you'll have a running start on your WL.

In the meantime, I have some Work from Home links if you haven't investigated that. You can PM me if you need them---I'll respond when I get back home in mid-July.

Good luck.

I agree with all you said!  Well said!

As per the work from home jobs, are they ligits?  I m asking cause I have been tryng to get this for awhile now, and it is always fake.

Check out or google Tory Johnson---Work from Home  or Women working from home---something like that. She did a book available at Amazon plus  used to do reporting for Good Morning America. Lots of good ideas in her book. You won't get rich but they are legit.

I know a number of folks doing Virtual Customer Service from home. They are mostly retired and just need some part time income. There is 1 company I know that hires folks as employees and the rest are independent contractors. Someone has to answer all those Infomercial calls---anyone want a Genie Bra? or Juicer?.  Hey, someone has to do it!

Thanks!

I will check it out later on today!

Wow. I could have sworn that I posted on this thread while I was at work. Hmmm. Where did it go?

Anyway. I'm extremely happy with the VSG.  I was a binger and volume eater. In addition to that, I made bad food choices. I feel that this surgery has given me the opportunity to build a new lifestyle and new relationship with food.  I went to therapy for the first 6 months post-op.  I wanted to deal with my food issues while the surgery was new  and I was at my most restricted. 

With any surgery, over time it becomes important that you develop the lifestyle to support a healthier weight. I know I have seen many bypass patients gain it all back, but regardless of the surgery that does not have to be the case. I have seen many successes of all types of surgeries.

For me, I didn't want more than one organ touched. I didn't want the added "stick" of dumping. I felt that cutting off a huge chunk of my stomach was enough. I was at peace with my choice and wish that for you.  If you believe in your choice, I think that you are more likely to cooperate with your post-op plan no matter the surgery. 

My numbers are below. Good luck.

Hi,

I've been hanging out on this board for months. Nearly made it through my six months of weight loss when I got pregnant with my third little one. It was a surprise. So my journey is on hiatus until #3 arrives.

I'd just like to support what Elaine said. You need to research all surgery options and do what feels right to you. Everyone can give opinions but you are the one who knows you best.

When I finally get my WLS I am doing a DS. It's my choice. I am a volume eater and have a 60+ BMI. DS does not have the dumping RNY does. But if you behave yourself with your RNY dumping should not be an issue. You learn quickly what you can and cannot do with all surgery options.

You need to make your choice and beleive in your tool. There was a lot of great stuff said here so I am not going to reha**** all. It seems sort of cold to tell you to do your research but the advice comes from a caring place.

All weight loss takes time. All surgeries have the ability to get you to your goal whatever it is. But it's still you driving the bus from point A to point B and you're the one who has to make the trip and it's all about what kind of ride you want to have.


Best of luck with your decision process. I know you'll make a good choice. With support such as you find here it's hard to go wrong.

Brenda~

Girl, I was all about the volume pre-op. I think back now on the amount of food I could pack away... wow.

The surgery type is up to you and your surgeon. Do lots of research. I chose the VSG because I didn't want to deal with dumping and wasn't jazzed about the intestinal rerouting. I am a year and a little bit out and I've lost 165 pounds. The results do seem comparable to RNY.

Having said that, the surgery type matters less than your commitment to it.

Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement. I dont think Ive spent more time reading about the same thing longer in my life lol. I guess I just needed someone to hold my hand i've decided on VSG if my insurance will allow it. I'm going into this with chronic anemia, super low vit d and I really dont want for those to be as hard to treat as with the other types of proceedures. I'm trying to put everything else out of my mind except what I know is best for me and my body. It's really hard when there are so many people who are depending on me. But of course those times are overshadowed by the feeling that I hit the lottery when I found out my insurance would pay for this I'm here so I guess I already won the first part of the battle

I completely agree with everyone above and just want to say I love how this was approached. 

I had to make the same tough decision -- I haven't worked in almost a year and I've been considering the RnY for almost 7.  When I met with my current surgeon this April, he felt the sleeve was best for me.  I was conflicted, I did tons of research and I talked to almost anyone who'd listen to me and give me an opinion.  

Ultimately, I came around to my own decision and decided on the sleeve as well.  After seeing my surgeon again a few weeks ago, he explained that I'm too young (26) to have to deal with the malabsorption issues that come with RnY.  Not to mention, I also have iron and Vit D issues like you and they're not going to get any better with the bypass.  The other thing is, I really trust my surgeon and feel like he and his team are truly looking out for me.  

If I'm being honest, I do wonder if I'll lose all the weight I need to be healthy with the sleeve.  It might not drop off as fast, but I'm confident that I can lose it all if I give myself the time to do this right.  I also feel like I'll be able to keep it off longer and still live a relatively normal life without worrying about malabsorption or even future pregnancy issues. I am very active for a young woman with a high BMI, and I'm pretty great at kicking my own butt when I'm on a personal mission.

Apologies if I ramble -- just wanted to say that I had to make the same tough choice, and it wasn't easy to consider.  In the end, you have to be honest with yourself and know that you can commit to this no matter how long it takes.  Trust yourself :) Wish you all the best!