Can you give me some information please! or email me some information [email protected]

thank you so much

Tiffany!

I'm interested in that also. Feel like once a month is not enough right now. I'm farther away though.

Thanks for your input. Elevating pain is def more important. I have been pondering this everyday. I am very torn right now. I would rather have the bypass, but I have done some extensive research on both procedures. Malabsorption only last for 2 years. Plus I don't want to be throwing up. At the 2 year mark both surgeries have the same outcome as far as weight loss. With the sleeve you can take medications and you are not committed to taking supplements the rest of your life.  Also with the sleeve they take out a part of your stomach that produces a hunger hormone. The sleeve is irreversible but less risk. I have spoken with people who have had both surgeries. For some reason more people favor the sleeve. Both surgeries are a tool the rest is on you. I have several friends who had bypass surgery over the last 2 years, they are back to their old habits and their weight is creeping back again. There is no guarantee with either procedure.

So bummed right now. My ortho doc recommended I should get weight loss surgery to alleviate my degenerative joint and disc disease problems. Unfortunately cortisone shots are no longer working for me. I need total knee replacement in both knees. My bones are rubbing together and my knees are filled with arthritis. Very painful at times but I manage. I also have GERD and high blood pressure. My ortho doc says I am a candidate for knee replacement but he wants to wait. He says I am too young for the procedure. Losing weight will alleviate some of my discomfort.

 On my first visit to my bariatric surgeon, we discussed all of the surgeries that would be available to me. After much discussion, I decided I wanted to have gastric bypass surgery. Over the last few months, I had all required test performed and I already ready have a letter from a psychiatrist. All I had to do was to lose 12 pounds before he would seek insurance  approval. I only have 2-3 pounds left to lose.

To make a long story short, I had my monthly visit with my surgeon this week. Now he thinks I should have the gastric sleeve instead. He thinks down the road I may need NSAID meds. He told me months ago to stop taking them.  I could develop bleeding ulcers if I took them after the surgery. I have had some inflammation, but I thought after losing the weight I wouldn't need the meds anyway.

I was wondering if someone on the forum can give me some input about the sleeve. I love sweets and carbs and I thought that the bypass surgery would keep me in check from not indulging. It would be my safety net. I have read with the sleeve you can eat anything. I am afraid down the road, I may slip back into my bad habits and make poor food choices again. I know that the surgery is only a tool no matter which type you have. The rest is on you. If I could make wise choices, I wouldn't need surgery to lose weight. I want to be successful with my weight loss journey.

The sleeve is less invasive and the recovery time is faster. The surgery is irreversible. This is one of my concerns. I have been doing research on both surgeries and I feel confused. Do I stick with what I originally wanted and forego taking the NSAID meds?  Or get the sleeve? I don't know how I may feel medically down the road, I may need the meds again.

Sounds simple, but it's not. Not much info or data about the effects of the sleeve long term. Have to figure out something soon due to the fact that he will probably submit paperwork next month since I am losing the required weight. Would really appreciate some advice or feedback from others. Thanks!

Congratulations on your weight loss!! I'm thinking about getting the surgery done, and if i do get it, I want to get it at NWH. I've had three back surgeries since 2010 and they've all been done there. Love that hospital! I'd like to know more about your journey and experience with the WLS at NWH! :D