I came across an article that indicates that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may boost the Success of Weight Loss Surgery. It confirms what I and many others have found. It is why the 'Beck Diet Solution' has been such a helpful tool to me and some of my weight loss surgery support group members. The Beck Diet Solution is not geared specifically to WLS patients, but to anyone who wants to identify and manage destructive food related behaviors. Here's a link to the article.

Thank you for reply, I hadn't really heard of it, or the "fobi pouch".  I am still debating. Thanks again.

Ok, so I had my pre-op appt on wed. I am having RNY on Tuesday.  I only heard on this silastic ring this week at my nut class. Has anyone had it? I am not sure if I want it. I am looking for info  please. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

P.S. the NP at the surgeon's office said that my surgeon reccommends it because about 20% of RNY patients stretch out after 2yrs. That is the only info she gave me.

Thanks,
Lacey

I chose the Duodenal Switch.

I wanted to be able to eat more normally and larger amounts of food and the vertical sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal malabsorption provide for this.

I also wanted to be able to take Ibuprofen and other NSAIDS, and with a pounch RNY this is discouraged.

I can eat quite a bit of food.  I do not have any diarrhea.  I am actually constipated if I do not eat enough fat. 

I researched weight loss surgery for 6 years before I finally took the plunge. 

I believe that for me the duodenal switch was the best option.  Post on the Duodenal Switch Boards.  Ask questions there.

Good luck and God Bless,
Kathy

Thanks! I think it's stopped, but they didn't ever say where the blood was coming from.  So far I'm still very tired.  I go to have my Ferritin level checked again next week to see if I need another iron infusion.  I hope I'll get my energy level up soon.