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OP: Obviously it is your decision, but I think you should strongly consider the RNY and not talk yourself out of it. If you don't go through with it, the odds are high that you may gain weight, which could lead to regret, and exacerbate your PCOS. Good luck.
Have you had an EGD to determine if you have acid reflux? A number of people with bands develop GERD and the best resolution of it is with RNY instead of VSG, DS, or SADI. You don't want to end up needing 3 WLS; band to VSG to RNY, which unfortunately is not an uncommon experience. Good luck with your decision.
Hi JODY!!!
5' 7" Pre-Op 253 / Surgery 229 / Current 180 / Goal 140 Met Goal 9/18/09
You aren't the only one checking in. I just did also!!! It's been so long and soooooooooo and many things have happened in my life. I remember when we were like family and shared, cared, and carried each other through more than just the weight. We were sisters and had a couple of brothers. Maybe we can bring it back.
It's been more than 6 years since I posted and I had reached my goal of 140. Now I'm 191. Doing Weigh****chers and down from 204. I hated it when I crossed over 200.
But hello everyone! Spread the word. We really can help each other!
Lord knows I need the support! LOV you ROZ!!!
5' 7" Pre-Op 253 / Surgery 229 / Current 180 / Goal 140 Met Goal 9/18/09
Hi Roz!! Yes, this site used to be very busy - lots of people. I check in about once a month (reading mostly)... Hope all is well with you and your family - love seeing your posts on FB!!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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Honestly, regain is real with any surgery. It's all in how you use your tool. I had RNY in September 2008. I weighed 208 at surgery. I got down to 121 (too low) bounced back to 127... stayed there a few years, regained 30 (around 2013-2014), lost 30 (in 2016), got back down to 125, stayed at 127 another year, now I'm sitting at 132, which is comfortable for me, but I'd love to see under 130 again.
I want you to be aware that with RNY you CAN and WILL have some regain. Our mantra is "lose as much as you can during your honeymoon phase because you will have some regain". Yes, there's a few that don't and have problems, but for the majority of us it's in our control if we do or don't.
I'm sure there are other variations of the surgery since I had mine. I haven't stayed up on them, so it would be good if you did as much research as you could about the different surgeries. You need to be vigilant with vitamins with RNY and DS. Not sure about VSG, but you probably should still supplement.
Good luck!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
Thanks for the response. You really did well losinn weight. I actually had never heard of the Sadi and I don't think my surgeon performs those but that will be something to keep in mind. I can tell you understand exactly what I was saying about being a lightweight but not wanting to deal with regain later. That is what I am most afraid of. I have the band now which is the reason for a second Surgey. I lost minimal weight with this procedure and wondering if I should do something other than just restrictive procedure again. Although I did not regain with the band I never got down past about a 30 lb lost so I am still well over my goal.
I really need something that is gonna give me the best shot at losing and keeping it off!
My primary care physician suggested the bypass but as I researched it, I thought it was too daunting and really questioned having wls. I continued down my path and with lots of additional reading and the help of this forum, when I talked to the surgeon, we decided together that VSG was my best option. I gained my weight in the last 16 years, slowly but steadily up to about 235 and over the last year have lost about 15 pounds. I believe with the tool of VSG I should get down to the 150-165 range, the weight I was for most of my adult life, I am going to be 59 soon. I did not commit to surgery right away, but met with my team and came to know and trust them and their belief in me really helped me come to my decision. My surgery is being paid for by my provincial health insurance, I consider myself fortunate to have this opportunity to get healthy again. Wls never crossed my mind until my pcp suggested it.
Denise
Thanks for your input. This definitely gives me a better outlook on the procedure and yes I will be discussing this with my surgeon. Thanks again!
