RNY with low BMI
Is there anyone here who had a BMI of say, 36 or 37 that had the RNY? I'm just curious... because of a previous procedure, it depends on what my surgeon thinks when he reads the surgical notes and looks at my upper gi and possibly an endoscopy, it may be an option. I would prefer the VSG but depending on what he sees and thinks can be done, I might have a choice or he may recommend the RNY. I also have a lot of reflux and I am pretty sure I have sleep apnea....my BMI is currently 36. I know some feel that the RNY may be too drastic for someone with say, 80 ish lbs to lose but I just wondered if anyone had done it and, if so, how the experience was.
Thanks,
Tiffany
Thanks,
Tiffany
I am a work of art in progress
Welcome! My BMI was right at 40 ish and I have/had about 80 pounds to lose. I'm at three months now and have lost about 42 pounds since surgery...half way there!!!
Yes, weight loss surgery is DRASTIC (even for us lightweights) but it literally has saved my life! My reflux is gone, my blood pressure is perfect, no more aching knees and ankles (I'm only 5 feet....I had a lot of weight on my little skeleton!)
I chose RNY because I needed help with carbs and sugar....my downfall! After surgery I simply can't eat much bread, rice, pasta, etc. Haven't even thought about trying sugar!! I thought it would be hard but I really don't miss all that stuff at all. I'm enjoying my protein and veggies!
Good luck, whatever you decide!!!
Yes, weight loss surgery is DRASTIC (even for us lightweights) but it literally has saved my life! My reflux is gone, my blood pressure is perfect, no more aching knees and ankles (I'm only 5 feet....I had a lot of weight on my little skeleton!)
I chose RNY because I needed help with carbs and sugar....my downfall! After surgery I simply can't eat much bread, rice, pasta, etc. Haven't even thought about trying sugar!! I thought it would be hard but I really don't miss all that stuff at all. I'm enjoying my protein and veggies!
Good luck, whatever you decide!!!
HW/SW/CW/Goal.....219 / 206 / 122 / 130
lol Well, I only had 80 pounds to lose and had a duodenal switch (my surgeon calls it the bazooka of all WLSs). Your body will normally stop you from losing too much and you DO want something that will help you maintain a normal BMI long term. There are plenty of folks here that had an RNY at your starting BMI, not an issue. If you have a lot of reflux, research the RNY and VSG and see which one might help you the most. Research, research, research!
Hang tough!
--gina
Hang tough!
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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Hi Tiffany,
My BMI was 36-37 when i started. My surgeons goal is 150 (70lb loss) and my goal is 138 (82lb loss). i had my RNY on Oct.14th so tomorrow will be 2 weeks out. My co-morbidities were: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, GERD, and sleep apnea. I was a smoker ( last cig-April 1st, 2010) and was short of breath if i walked up a flight of stairs.
So, my idea of this being a success for me is not totally a size or weight, but i will see it as a success if i can get off all of my meds (replacing them with vitamins) and lead a healthy/fit life.
Surgery went extremely well. I was up walking within hours of the surgery, discharged the following day. I continued walking every day and Monday at my first post-op appt got the go ahead to increase to other types of exercise and move to soft/textured foods and beyond as tolerated. I am down 14lbs (includes the 2 week pre-op diet) and the shortness of breath has improved dramatically!
I know there will still be ups and downs and this will be hard work, but my experience has been nothing short of amazing to me and i thank God for every day i have.
I made up my mind from the beginning that i would follow my surgeons rules to the "T" and that is what i have strived to do.
Everyone is different, but my experience has been very good. From the surgical team to the support, advice and motivation you can find right here on the Lightweights Board - The people here are a wealth of information and experience..... it has been great!
Good luck with your choices and on your journey.
My BMI was 36-37 when i started. My surgeons goal is 150 (70lb loss) and my goal is 138 (82lb loss). i had my RNY on Oct.14th so tomorrow will be 2 weeks out. My co-morbidities were: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, GERD, and sleep apnea. I was a smoker ( last cig-April 1st, 2010) and was short of breath if i walked up a flight of stairs.
So, my idea of this being a success for me is not totally a size or weight, but i will see it as a success if i can get off all of my meds (replacing them with vitamins) and lead a healthy/fit life.
Surgery went extremely well. I was up walking within hours of the surgery, discharged the following day. I continued walking every day and Monday at my first post-op appt got the go ahead to increase to other types of exercise and move to soft/textured foods and beyond as tolerated. I am down 14lbs (includes the 2 week pre-op diet) and the shortness of breath has improved dramatically!
I know there will still be ups and downs and this will be hard work, but my experience has been nothing short of amazing to me and i thank God for every day i have.
I made up my mind from the beginning that i would follow my surgeons rules to the "T" and that is what i have strived to do.
Everyone is different, but my experience has been very good. From the surgical team to the support, advice and motivation you can find right here on the Lightweights Board - The people here are a wealth of information and experience..... it has been great!
Good luck with your choices and on your journey.
Karen 
5ft 4.5in
5ft 4.5in 
(deactivated member)
on 7/9/16 10:34 am
on 7/9/16 10:34 am
my bmi was 35 at my initial weigh in. i love my rmy five years post op. it solved my chronic acid reflux my persistent weight issues even starting diabetes and high blood pressure.
as far as rny being too drastic a surgery i would never say that. i chose to have a larger pouch in order to be able to continue feasting on fresh vegetables and salads which i love . good luck with your surgery choice!
(deactivated member)
on 10/27/10 6:14 pm, edited 10/27/10 6:17 pm
on 10/27/10 6:14 pm, edited 10/27/10 6:17 pm
I had was a 35 BMI and that was pushing it HARD ... and I had an RNY.
Honestly , a year post op I would MUCH RATHER have had a Duodenal Switch ... I think its the rolls royce of bariatric surgeries ... and probably the only one that really works well in th elong term without having to live on a very restrictive diet forever .
I lost most of my excess weight ... again , most , not ALL and thats FRUSTRATING . I make OA meetings daily I eat hardly anything ... I have to seriously consider EVERY BITE that goes in my mouth .. I dont feel all that different from pre op honestly except that im a smaller size ( but NOT the size I want and need to be... )
One day Im pretty sure Ill revise to a DS . Maybe not to-day . Right now I can probably do what i need to do with plastic surgery and hours of daily strenuous exercise ....
but I don't kid myself ...my metabolism's going to slow in the coming years ... and I'm going to need a lot more help than I have now ....
So if I were U Id seriously consider the sleeve ..because its the first part of the DS. Revising from an RNY is REALLY hard .
Honestly , a year post op I would MUCH RATHER have had a Duodenal Switch ... I think its the rolls royce of bariatric surgeries ... and probably the only one that really works well in th elong term without having to live on a very restrictive diet forever .
I lost most of my excess weight ... again , most , not ALL and thats FRUSTRATING . I make OA meetings daily I eat hardly anything ... I have to seriously consider EVERY BITE that goes in my mouth .. I dont feel all that different from pre op honestly except that im a smaller size ( but NOT the size I want and need to be... )
One day Im pretty sure Ill revise to a DS . Maybe not to-day . Right now I can probably do what i need to do with plastic surgery and hours of daily strenuous exercise ....
but I don't kid myself ...my metabolism's going to slow in the coming years ... and I'm going to need a lot more help than I have now ....
So if I were U Id seriously consider the sleeve ..because its the first part of the DS. Revising from an RNY is REALLY hard .
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