Gastric bypass info needed
Rescuesu63
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Getting ready for gp surgery and looking for any helpful info ... What's your story?
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Why not just lose the weight without surgery?0
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Why not just lose the weight without surgery?
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Good luck!! I opted to NOT have GP it's a personal choice we all make. I've had my own stories of friends who didn't fair well from surgery and another who faired well but has stomach problems...I don't want to scare you because NOT every story is bad...0
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Go to the Gastric ByPass/VSG/LapBand group forum. They're very understanding and supportive and you'll get lots of accurate, up to date information! I'm getting gastric bypass as well, hopefully in 1-2 months.0
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Thank you, I will.
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Please do not consider surgery unless absolutely necessary, unless all else fails. Your body doesn't need to be mutilated in order to get healthy. It is programmed to survive and adapt; your body is amazing. Think very carefully before going through with it. There are a lot of risks, it will affect food and medicine intake and won't help to teach you the healthy haits you need for long term change. Besides, you have an entire support network right here of people who want to see you succeed at meeting your goals.
Ultimately, it's your body and choice. If you really want the surgery, more power to you. I urge you to do a thorough cost/benefit analysis of all risks with someone close to you.0 -
If you feel you need it I say go for it. I have friends who did well with it and friends who didn't. In the end it boils down to changing your lifestyle. Either way I wish you luck!0
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I'm sure you have weighed the pros and cons of gastric bypass surgery before posting your questions. Also, you probably have already made a decision to have the surgery. I pray you have an uneventful procedure. Just remember it's not a quick fix. Like other posts have said, "it's about changing your lifestyle." All the best to you.0
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I know where you are at. I considered GP surgery April of this year. I went to the appointments and started to get all of the things done to do it, but I backed out. Honestly I feel like GP is the VERY last resort!! You can do it!! And i know this is your own personal choice but I just want to let you know that your percentage for long term success is only 5% No matter what you decide to do you need to learn to eat right, you need to learn how to exercise and you need to fully understand yourself and your relationship with food. Surgery is not going to fix those problems. It is not a miracle cure and you will have to work your butt off for long term success. With that being said, I wish you the best no matter what you choose to do! It is never easy and it can be very frustrating!0
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Don't listen to the posters in this thread. Most people on this site aren't understanding about WLS. It is something that you should look elsewhere to get info. There are forums on a site called Bariatricpal.com
I suggest you don't post anything to the regular forums about this topic as you will only be judged for your decision. Its a personal decision you are making to better your life and you shouldn't be judged for it. This is something a lot of people don't really understand about WLS. We HAVE tried to lose weight the "regular/normal" way. It comes off, it goes back on. It doesn't come off at all. It could be a disorder like a lot of women who have PCOS.
For me, I decided to do the VSG. It was an easy decision for me and I am 6 weeks post op today! I am down 48 lbs! It is a tool to use to help. I still exercise and make good choices about what I eat. I just can't eat a lot.
Don't let anyone deter you from your goal. Do what you have to do in order to be healthy and happy.0 -
Don't listen to the posters in this thread
They asked a question, on a PUBLIC forum.
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Don't listen to the posters in this thread. Most people on this site aren't understanding about WLS. It is something that you should look elsewhere to get info. There are forums on a site called Bariatricpal.com
I suggest you don't post anything to the regular forums about this topic as you will only be judged for your decision. Its a personal decision you are making to better your life and you shouldn't be judged for it. This is something a lot of people don't really understand about WLS. We HAVE tried to lose weight the "regular/normal" way. It comes off, it goes back on. It doesn't come off at all. It could be a disorder like a lot of women who have PCOS.
For me, I decided to do the VSG. It was an easy decision for me and I am 6 weeks post op today! I am down 48 lbs! It is a tool to use to help. I still exercise and make good choices about what I eat. I just can't eat a lot.
Don't let anyone deter you from your goal. Do what you have to do in order to be healthy and happy.
Well, YOU posted so she shouldn't listen to you either, right?0 -
I know four people who had this procedure done. One lost a lot of weight but must have had other issues, because she became addicted to drugs, lost her children, and was homeless for a while. She never got her children back, I do not know how she is doing now. Her father also got the procedure done and he died in the hospital of complications. I have two friends who both had it done recently with good results. The only complications they have experienced is having to take handfuls of vitamins daily due to the vitamin and mineral absorption issues. My friend complains the vitamins are expensive. I think we all have to travel our own journey. I hope you have the best of luck in whatever you decide to do.0
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I appreciate all the advise, thank you. For those that judge me, you should know, I am unable to lose weight and will die with out the surgery. So, it is the right choice for me. I appreciate the supportive posts very much! I will check out the sites mentioned. Its all good....aside from the condesending facial gifs. No need to be so mean spirited.0
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Hi...I'm going to have a Gastric Sleeve within the next couple of months. Best of luck in your WL journey. It's exciting, isn't it?0
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Don't listen to the posters in this thread
They asked a question, on a PUBLIC forum.
I agree.
Also, it is difficult not to say anything when you have stood by and watched clients (at my previous job) become permanently disabled due to botched weight loss surgeries...dozens of them. Or a former mother in law who went from 400 to 270 and then right back to 420 in a couple of years when she was able to eat regular food again.
Especially when some of us have lost 45% or more of our heaviest body weight with simple diet and exercise.
But yeah I won't comment... ;-)0 -
It really is!! I cant wait to be healthy!0
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It can and should be done without surgery!! You'll still have to change your eating habits significantly pre and post surgery, so why not just change your eating habits now, and watch the weight fall off without surgery.
Best of luck to you though. It will be a tough road ahead of you.0 -
I had the VSG surgery. It was the best thing that I ever did. Add me as a friend if you want. I am 6 weeks out and between loosing a few lbs myself, pre-op and post op I've lost 72.6 lbs. Just remember it is a tool that you have to make work for you, no matter which type of surgery you have. Many ppl feel it is an easy way out it is not. I will tell you don't weigh yourself coming out of the hospital as you will be disappointed. You will gain weight from fluids and gas (I didn't know that). Also, you will have stalls as your body has to catch up on your weight loss. But you continue to loose inches so don't be discourage. Good luck on your decision!!! Hope you will add me as a friend 0
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Don't do it. That' all the info you need. I have a friend that did it and while in the hospital she said and quote...."do anything you have to do to avoid this surgery!"
She's had hair loss due to the lack of protein even though she's drinking the protein shakes multiple times a day like she's supposed to, she still gets queasy after eating(it's been over a year), she has so much loose skin it's unbelievable and insurance won't cover removal of it. And most recently she has developed the mother of all kidney stones(which is very common after this surgery) and is waiting to go in for the 2nd surgery to finish removing them.
I have another friend who is VERY large and she's lost a lot of weight by diet change and exercise. It's not fast but it happens.
To OP....I saw one of your responses.....why can't you lose weight? Everyone can lose weight. It's a matter of choice and mind over matter. You say if you don't lose weight you'll die.......that's a pretty good incentive to change your lifestyle. Everyone that has it done says it's their last resort but truly that's what everyone says because they can't control themselves. You can do anything you truly set your mind to and commit to fully. It's all about personal choice....choice to make the changes and have to work at it to accomplish a goal or choice to take quick route.
The sense of accomplishment you get from knowing that you are losing weight on your own due to your own hard work and choices is unbelievable. You don't get that with a quick fix surgery. Surgery also doesn't teach you portion control and nutrition. If you don't learn how to change the habits that got you to this point in the first place most likely you will revert right back to them.
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I had gastric by pass surgery in march. I do not regret having the surgery. I was immediately off insulin after the surgery and I don't need the oral diabetic and blood pressure pills as well. Before you have the surgery you need to change your eating habits. Stop drinking carbonated drinks now. You need to take classes on eating addictions and understanding your cravings. Get into some healthy eating habits before the surgery ty and lose some weight on your own...in most bariatric clinics they insist that you lose a little weight first. Don't let anyone tell you this is taking the easy way out. Anyone who says that is full of **** and doesn't understand wls. there is nothing easy about this. 0
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Gastric bypass is not for everyone. It is a personal choice that you and only you have to come to terms with. Do not let people discourage you in your choice. I encourage you to attend the support groups and hopefully you have someone close that can be your own personal support.
I had gastric bypass surgery back in 94...yes 20+ years ago. I went from 360 to 160 in just over 2 years. Kept it off for about 5 years without really dieting. Eventually I gained back about 90 lbs. Not like I gained it over night, but a couple a pounds every month added up fast. Yes there are side affects...yes you have to take your vitamins faithfully every day...can you eventually eat whatever you want, yes...It was the best thing I could have done for myself. Gawd knows where I would be today if I didn't have it done.
Last Sept 13, my husband and I quit smoking and wanted to loose some weight. The key to any successful weight loss is "lifestyle change:"! For some reason this time it just clicked. We cleaned out the house of all the junk food. Started eating healthy and using myfitnesspal to track our progress. I am now down 65 lbs and my husband is down 80 lbs, just by learning "how to eat smart".
Sure wish I would have learned how to eat healthy way back when. Please remember this surgery is NOT a cure all...it is only a tool.
Best of luck to you!
BTW...I have not updated my picture because it is a reminder of where I was and that I never want to go back there.0 -
love your post!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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thank you for you post!! congrats!! Im going to have the VSG next month, I cant wait!! Keep up you great work!!0
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I had ryn on 5/8/13 and I have lost 160lbs and it was the BEST thing I could of ever done for myself and kids. I would do it alllllllll over again if I had too. PLEASE ADD ME! I was 413lbs and now 275lbs and the happiest I have ever been with myself.0
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Check out http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ that is a community of folks who have or will under go some form of WLS. Best of luck to you!!!0
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Go to the Gastric ByPass/VSG/LapBand group forum. They're very understanding and supportive and you'll get lots of accurate, up to date information!
I came to suggest this as well. They will be a lot more helpful for your needs than someone who doesn't know you telling you not to get the surgery.0 -
If you've tried and you are convinced you can't do it without the surgery, you should look into the surgery. I'd say in an ideal world you would want to lose weight without surgery, but the important thing for your health (which people all too often forget about around here) is to drop the weight (sooner rather than later) and keep it off for the long term. If it takes a surgical operation to make that happen, then it's worth it.0
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