Decision Time... Surgery Tomorrow!

[newbeginning2012 1]

Well, my surgery is tomorrow! I am so excited and am getting really nervous now too. I had been planning on getting VSG for the past 6 months. At my preop appt. 2 weeks ago, my surgeon highly suggested that I consider RNY based on some medical issues and some social issues as well. My head has been spinning for the past 2 weeks trying to figure out exactly which surgery to get. And being on a liquid diet during this time hasn't helped one bit... lol I have researched and read as much as I could. I have talked to everyone I know that has had bariatric surgeries. I wish I had a crystal ball to tell me what is best.

Has anyone else been in this position? Any words of wisdom?

[kisersassy 369]

I know that through research you can't "cheat " with the rny like you can with the sleeve and lap band

[juditha 48]

Im this moment 15 minutes away from my hospital to do the op. im having the gastric bypass because for me, the years of success with this WLS makes me feel secure of losing and the fact that is not just restriction too

Im doing a revision from a lapband .. Which didnt help lose, it just made me unable to eat ( and sometimes drink and breath) while leaving me hungry. But amazing all the bad food would easily slip in. I do Not want that option again

I feel that i will have a great tool for eating healthy after this op.

Why did u want the sleeve and not the Rny? How strongly does your doctor recommend it? Do u trust his experince/ knowledge / him?

It must be very hard to have to choose suddenly after having your mind set on the sleeve . Good luck and i hope that u choose the best option for you and your health

[kisersassy 369]

Good luck Juditha will be thinking of you. Update as soon as your able

[FinerWoman 90]

Best of luck to you and a quick recovery, you will make the best choice for you, try to relax:-)

[janelane 57]

I had the same dilemma I was set on getting a sleeve. After talking to my dr he also suggested the Rny based on my eating habits and my age. In the end I just paired my knowledge with my drs and made the most educated decision I could I am having my Rny next Tuesday the 11th

[kisersassy 369]

Wow Jane didn't know you were so close

[janelane 57]

Wow Jane didn't know you were so close

I know I got bumped from the 18th to the 11th I have my final weigh in Thursday

[EEsMom 15]

I was having this discussion with Dr and then dietician (She played devils advocate). This after my own studies on them. I am sticking with RNY. It's best for me, partly for the strictness withknowing myself, it's best.

You can only make that decision for you. I also looked at the # of patients having RNY done after other surgeries didn't 'do it' for them..

[aNuMe 59]

I wanted the Lap Band but the two dr I talked to said the rny is a beter opition they both would rather do rny and they saay rny has vetter results. Plus my BMI was not n rage for the lap band. I kno this may sound vain of me but I only wanted the lap band bcuz I thought they still gave you the big cut, I sidnt want to b left with that huge scar.

[worm2872 635]

Last year I wanted the band but then realized it was not going to be enough for me. I need the dumping and the fear of stretching the pouch out. Also not a fan of the whole port thing with the band. But this is me and everyone is different. I have a book called Skinny Jeans. I says that you can have great success with the band if you are a person that will follow the rules with no questions. Good luck in your decision.

[aNuMe 59]

Last year I wanted the band but then realized it was not going to be enough for me. I need the dumping and the fear of stretching the pouch out. Also not a fan of the whole port thing with the band. But this is me and everyone is different. I have a book called Skinny Jeans. I says that you can have great success with the band if you are a person that will follow the rules with no questions. Good luck in your decision.

Yeah I wasnt a big fan of the port either but im getting the RNY I hope you can figure out which one is best for you, it is a hard decision to make.

[4Kimmy2 56]

I'm getting the lap band and thats because i've had some friends that had it done and they're doing really well.

[newbeginning2012 1]

Well, I came home from the hospital last night. I decided to trust what my Doctor suggested and went through with the RNY. They say I am doing well. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything ( which they told me I would) and I am trying to get in my liquids. I really am struggling with this today. I had IV fluids in the hospital that helped me a lot. I am trying my best at getting in some Jello right now. Thanks for all of the supportive words!

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Glad you're home newbeginning2012. It gets easier...take it slow and follow your docs plan and you'll do great!