Question:
need somes option please help

hi there ive been reading the looser boards and ive applied for he rny surgery but lately ive been reading up on the d.s surgery i was just wondering wha one would be best for me im 127 lbs over weight and im just not sure which one is the best for me please halp me    — kimberly V. (posted on September 25, 2008)

September 25, 2008
Have you told your surgeon what you're thinking? We can all tell you what we've had done and whether we think we made the right choice for ourselves, but we're all so different ... And what's best for me may not be best for you. Whichever procedure you choose, I wish you the best of luck! Keep us posted!
   — lauren_marie

September 25, 2008
Kimberly- Certainly you should look into the DS surgery as an option. I chose the DS surgery in 2005. I lost approximately 175lbs and through diet and exercise I have kept it off. I will never, God willing, be more than 5lbs over my desired weight again in this life. I chose that particular surgery for the following reasons: 1) Greater chance of losing more overall weight, 2) Greater chance of keeping weight lost off, 3) No dumping syndrome. The drawbacks of this surgery are 1) Significant malnutrition, you must commit to many supplements every day for the rest of your life and you must have your blood work done every year to ensure that you are on top of your nutritional needs and 2) flatulence (passing gas) is a greater problem with DS but not at all unheard of with RNY and 3) you must get a surgeon with a good DS track record. Many surgeons have done a multitude of RNYs but not so many DS and it is imperative that you have an expert in DS. Good luck with your decision. Resolved VA
   — ResolvedVA

September 25, 2008
Your surgeon will be able to recommend the procedure he thinks is best for you. This is something only you and he can decide. My surgeon said I would be a good candidate for either lap band and RNY. So I chose RNY, because statistics show a greater loss of excess fat pounds. I wanted to get my surgery done and get on with life, without having to have something "adjusted" or risk the chance of slipage. Now I am not dissing lap band, there are alot of folks who had wonderful results with it. But you do your research and decide. Take care and best of luck in your weight-loss journey.
   — lesleigh07

September 25, 2008
I personally chose RNY over DS because I know myself and I wanted to not be able to go back to old way of eating. I was afraid with DS that I would go back to being able to eat anything without getting sick. RNY has 'dumping' which mean that most, not all, losers get sick if they eat things they shouldn't. My doctor also felt that with over 150 lbs. to lose this was best for me. Go with what you feel will suit your eating patterns best. Sheri
   — sheri139

September 25, 2008
I think it is great you are taking the time to research all the options to discuss with your doctor- I would suggest that you also research the VSG- you will be more confident in your final decision if you know you researched all possible surgeries- good luck!
   — Kristin B.

September 25, 2008
Its a great idea to RESEARCH as much as possible. In my personal opinion...I would have the gastric sleeve which is the 1st step of the D.S.. The Gastric Sleeve is in fact the 1st step of the D.S. WLS. Start with that, see how you do and how you feel and U always have to option of going back for the second half. What I personally like about the Gastric Sleeve is that all your insides stay where where God placed them and U get non of the malnutrition problems as long as you keep to the rules. It is much safer and in fact has been used in a lot of countries for a very long time, it has been used in the U.S. for cancer and ulcer patients for years. Good luck on your journey.
   — chell1957

September 26, 2008
You have to do your own research sweetie. No one can help you make a life changing decision. Just like you would not ask any of us to help you pick out who to marry or who you should vote for or what religion you should choose...This decison is VERY personal and it should be 100 % yours through your own research. With that all said, I needed to lose 150 lbs...I might have had DS if my insurance covered it...I thought the lap band was the least invasive but later learned it is QUITE invasive and mainly meant for lighter weights with 100 max pounds to lose. (That's my opinion based on my own research) Many people fail with the lapband. RNY seemed to have better results for heavier people and healed diabetes and many other comorbidities. The success rate seemed good enough for me and my own determination to make it work as long as I followed the rules...There were very strict diet changes to healthier eating. DS offers you a much more leanient diet. They eat anything...That was not for me. I wanted to eat healthier....Not that DSers cannot choose this for themselves, but their malabsorption issues mean THEY MUST eat a lot of food to absorb calories. RNYers absorb all calories! Big DIFFERENCE! If you don't think you can give up all junk food and sugar and eating hearty...DSers love love love to eat what they want (makes me so jealous sometimes! LOL) But at the same time, I knew I would just continue eating crap and a lot of it, if I paid for the DS...I was more inclined to try the RNY for sugar/fat dumping and fat malabsorption and eating healthy and smaller meals. That was what I wanted for my whole family so we could ALL eat healthier and start more healthier habits. DS offered me too much temptation and defeated my inner choice to CHANGE my bad eating cycle for me and my family...I chooose RNY...I also ran into nutrition problems because those strict rules meant I REALLY did need to take vits...forever...They were not joking, or being over cautious...They were SERIOUS! And it took 4 years to realise that I had slowly become malnourished...I felt fine...and had no idea I was on the edge of a heart attack or brain damage! Oh yeah...No idea! And I learned bad habits that aid in gaining weight! So I have to be careful of I could easily gain some weight back! It's a constant daily chore to watch my weight....Not as easy as I thought it would be....but not as difficult either. So you see, these decisions must be researched and fit for you and your personality and what you want from the surgery you pick. What you need to lose, you could pick anyone of them and probably be successful if you stick to the rules that come with the surgery. You have to remember that each surgery is a tool, not a magic cure...and each one has their pros and cons...and NONE of them are the easy way out. You WILL have to work to maintain your weight AND your health. Complications come with all surgeries too. Good luck!
   — .Anita R.

September 26, 2008
I had between 125-130 lb to lose also. I think you should at least research the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), which is also one of the forums on this board. It has been extremely successful for me with no life long issues to deal with.
   — corky1057