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My condolences. Did your friends death help you to choose the VSG vs the Bypass? When I told my parents and 18 year-old daughter I wanted to the WLS they were all against it. My daughter has come around b/c she sees the struggles and pain it brings me, but my parents don't want anything to do with it. My dad had her heart attack when he was my age (38) and he is a health fanatic. I've been losing weight since the beginning of my journey but everyday he says "see you can do alone, you don't need surgery". That was never my issue, yes I lost the weight but it always came back plus more. Now I just avoid them but the back of mind I tend to ask myself if this is the right thing. I have switched from Sleeve to Bypass several times. We know 3 ppl that died after they had Bypass, not sure if it was surgery related. I just find myself doubting myself and terrified I'm making the wrong decision. I know I want the WLS just sure which one. I even get dreams b/c if something goes wrong they will be the first to say something. Since then I've been pretty secretive about the whole ordeal. No one knows but my sister and daughter.

Why would you day it's been a failure?

What made you do the revision? What did you have before? And what were the challenges?

I started at 306 lbs w/ my journey and currently at 280. My doctor also said both procedures would work great for me but of course the bypass would give me more weight loss. But I don't want to lose that much, I would love to get to 170/180. What made you decide to do the VSG? What type of issues do you currently have, that suggests to maintain weight?

Do you know how they gained the weight back or not able to lose more than 20 lbs?

Thanks for starting this thread, I have been contemplating doing the VSG based on the long term results. This was very helpful.

I also started the journey was the sleeve in mind, but after 6 months of SMWL and going to several support groups I decided to do the Gastric Bypass RNY. My doctor recommended it, but I had to do the research myself.

I have been struggling with my weight since I gave birth to my first kid. I will never forget; I was 185 lbs when I left the hospital (19 yrs. old) and it’s been a roller coaster since. When I left the hospital they put me on the Depo Provera birth control shot and I blew up. I figured that was the best option since taking my BC pills daily was a concern. I was too busy enjoying life lol. My weight at that time increased to 260 so I went on a serious diet and was able to lose 48 lbs. I went down to 212 lbs. and that was my lowest weight in my adult years. My weight gradually increased again but I never went over 260 lbs. I was always lucky enough to maintain that weight. I would occasionally go on diets to lose weight when I had something big coming up or going on vacation, but of course nothing last. I tried Weight watchers, Curves, Phentermine 37.5 mg, Zantrex 3, and the Lemonade diet. I was able to lose the most with Phentermine but I think my body got too used to it in the end. Up until my I had my 2nd child I didn’t really worry much about my weight. I figured as long as I don’t go over 260 I’m good. Well that quickly changed when I had my son. I was 240 lbs. when I got pregnant and only gained 20 lbs. during my entire pregnancy. I was active and tried my best to limit my calorie intake. However, after I gave birth it was a wrap, my weight increased to a whopping 270, and when I got laid it increased to 313. My highest ever! I started thinking about Bariatric back in 2012 but it was going to be the lap band. After speaking to a few ppl I realized it wasn’t for me. My son is now 5 and weight is something I think about constantly. It’s hard for me to keep up w/ him and I find myself missing out because I pretty much hide in my house. He spends a lot of time w/ his father or his sister because it’s hard for me to move around. I get tired quickly, my body starts to ache, and I just don’t want to be seen. I told myself this is not a way to live life and I’m missing my son grow up so I finally make the decision to do something about it. First it was the Sleeve, but after further research and speaking with ppl that had both surgeries done I decided to change my mind to the Gastric Bypass. My surgeon’s office submitted for approval last week and I’m been impatiently waiting. I’m scared to death, but I know in the long run this is the best option for me. When I started the weight loss journey I was 306 and now I’m at 280. Once we get the approval I will start the pre-op diet and hopefully will be able to lose another 10 lbs. before surgery. My goal weight is 175 but my doctor wants me to get down to 150. Personally I think that’s a bit small but he knows best.