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Hi there I am curious to know as a lightweight , what surgery did you opt for and why? I am looking for some guidance. I have had the Realize band and was 216 at my highest weight in 2011. Now I am 193 and have managed to keep the weight off but never got down lower than 178 lbs .
I am thinking of getting the sleeve but I am trying to keep an open mind to the RNY because I want to be successful and maintain weight loss. I guess I really have some bias against getting the RNY but I know it works.. I guess I am scared I will lose too much weight with that procedure. Any thoughts?
Liz
Thanks so much this is very encouraging. I believe we have been in the same place. I have a Realize gastric band which only assisted me in losing 20 lbs at best. I am grateful that I was able to keep it off but it has never given me full restriction. I am looking to get band removed and revise to VSG or RNY but I am a little scared to get RNY because I feel that it may be too drastic but looking at my overall experience I would like to be able to get down to my goal weight and keep it off which is about 120 lbs. Could you shed some light on my situation or provide any suggestions?
Hi there I am curious to know as a lightweight , what surgery did you opt for and why? I am looking for some guidance. I have had the Realize band and was 216 at my highest weight in 2011. Now I am 193 and have managed to keep the weight off but never got down lower than 178 lbs . I am thinking of getting the sleeve but I am trying to keep an open mind to the RNY because I want to be successful and maintain weight loss. I guess I really have some bias against getting the RNY but I know it works.. I guess I am scared I will lose too much weight with that procedure. Any thoughts?
thats a great attitude! I doubt I would have been that positive.
Good for you, and you are right it being a 'blip'. Its amazing things that seemed so big to me during the process are now long gone, distant memories.
Surgery Jun.2/17 at TWH ----- HW 215 - SW 197.2 - GW 125 CW 124.6
Pre-Op=8.8lbs --- Optifast= 8.4 (was on it for 9 days due to cancellation)
M1 - 20.6... M2 -10.2... M3 -8.0... M4 -5.8... M5 -9.0... M6 -5.2... M7 -7.0... M8 -2.2... M9 -0.9... M10 -2.6... M11-0.6... M12-2.0
so last Wednesday, 5 minutes before I was to leave for the hospital, I got a call cancelling my surgery. My surgeon was sick. I have been rescheduled for July 16,2018-not too far away. I was so disappointed but after I thought about it for a bit, I wasn't . Who wants a sick surgeon? I am still the same person, I am still on the same path, I have been eating well and developed some good habits. In the fullness that is my life, this is a blip, it is nothing , in a couple of months, it will be forgotten . Fortunately, I was able to call my boss and work that same day. I am truly blessed to continue to move forward with my life. Besides, I have already done all my pre surgery worrying!!!
Hello LWs ~ I'm hoping to revive this forum. There used to be several that posted daily but seems they are no longer here. I had RNY July 8, 2008. Hard to believe it's been almost 10 years.
Breakfast 1: Protein coffee
Breakfast 2: Greek yogurt with a few cherries & 2 T. granola
Snack: Protein shake
Lunch: Deli chicken on Wasa cracker
Snack: ??
Dinner: Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole
~Jo~
RNY: July 8, 2008
Dr. John Price
Kansas City, MO
I had RNY nearly 10 years ago so I don't know anything about revision. Your surgeon should be able to answer your questions.
As for the constant protein shakes, some patients to continue with shakes and some don't. My surgeon told me I would need protein supplements for the rest of my life because I wouldn't be able to eat enough protein daily.
I usually have a shake daily. There are many RTD shakes on the market now that taste really good. I wouldn't let the protein shake thing bother you.
Best wishes to you.
~Jo~
RNY: July 8, 2008
Dr. John Price
Kansas City, MO
I would recommend that you ask these questions on the RNY or revision forums. I know there are at least a few people who had a lapband converted to RNY who post there.
Just adding that very few people have "constant protein shakes". That is mostly in the early post-op days.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 5/20/18 11:40 pm
Hi all, I had a band removed 6 months ago after having it for 6 years. I'm self pay and have been approved for RNY and now I'm talking myself out of it..
Current weight 194 pounds, Height 163cm, BMI 32.6
with band weight was 163 pounds
Starting weight same as now 194 pounds
I have PcOS which was controlled with the band and is now out of control again. Breakthrough bleeding, hair and blood hormone levels are high
I know from having the band in and out that it's not easy. The surgery, the constant protein shakes etc.. any thoughts? I'm so confused
