Bariatric Buddy

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mitcla6
on 8/30/11 11:01 am - Charleston, SC

Hello everybody...I am new to the site still learning how to navigate.  I am still deciding on what surgery I am going to pursue.  I have the same store as many of you, I have been the "big girl" all my life.  At least that was what I was told.  The reality is that I was just thick but once I started trying to lose weight on my own the yo-yo began and now I really am obese getting bigger and bigger.  

I don't have any co-morbids except my doctor has warned me that diabetes is knocking on more door and the last 2 years I have been plagued with back pain/ spasms...I guess I do have co-morbids. No high blood pressure and my cholesterol level is great. 

I am 42 years old and my youngest child is 4 years old and I plan to see her get her master degree and get married!

I had decided on the RNY but now I find myself thinking about the sleeve...You all tell me what you think? 

Still Deciding....

Kathy B.
on 8/31/11 12:36 pm - Virginia, MN
Hello, welcome to the group.  Need help navigating, I can try to help.  Congrats on making the decision to improve your health and have wls.  I had the RNY, the sleeve was not an option where I had my surgery, at the time I had surgery.  Love the results I have.  I also have friends that have had the sleeve and love their results too. 

I have type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, PCOS, arthritis among other ails I will not list.  I took my last insulin dose nearly 2 years ago, the day before my surgery.  Loving getting by on oral diabetic meds.  My knees are thrilled that there is less of me to cart about.  My dogs like that we go for longer walks.

Do lots of research, reading and consult with your surgeon.  Know that in the end you will get what is best for you.  I would pick wls again in a heartbeat.  Keep reading and researching. 
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Mag (Marguerite) P.
on 9/1/11 1:51 am - Green Valley, AZ
Hi and welcome. I also had the RNY and feel it was the best choice for me. Research and see which is the best fit for you. Will your insurance pay for all the different types of surgery?   Mag
           

Patrece S.
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