African American RNY Sisters

[blashlee 509]

Why did you all choose RNY and notthe sleeve??

I didn't know enough about the sleeve and there's not a lot of long term data on it. I know myself, I felt I needed the restriction of RNY and the potential for dumping things I shouldn't eat.

My doctor recommend the RNY because of the permanent benefits and the amount of weight I had to lose. I also had friend with sleeve and she said she was getting RNY because of maintenance problems with saline solution and getting sick a lot

Saline solution is used to tighten LapBand. No saline solution for RNY or sleeve.

[mskami77 295]

I love my rny! I have several really great friends that are doctors,nurses, dieticians and pharmacists. When I let people know i wanted to have wls, they supported me by working out with me and helping with my meals at work. They tried to talk me out of it but then they saw the changes weren't helping me lose weight. I got a unanimous vote for rny over the sleeve. 3 of the people in my circle have written internationally published medical articles so I trust them. I'm glad I did. I'm almost 2 years out it's been amazing. They also helped me research my surgeon to make sure he was worthy. Lol. I almost had to fly outta state.

[tamirn 90]

May i ask why the revision??

[tamirn 90]

Im considering the rny but ive heard so many stories on Hair loss and absorbtion issues im scared..lol.. i was really set on the sleeve but now that ive been reading up on rny i am STUCK..SMH

[ChunkyChocolate 38]

I got my Iron rechecked Thursday, and a new surgery date yesterday!!! October 12th.. Im excited.

[ChunkyChocolate 38]

Hello

Revision from LapBand to RNY

Surgery Date: 06/04/15

HW: 230

SW: 226

CW: 178

GW: 135-140

So Happy with my decision

My Revision is Monday October 12th!!

[vanassa11 4]

I'm pre not post and I like my shape, I just want to be healthier, my concerns about weight loss mmmm I'm just going to say it. My behind losing the shape of it. All the pics I seen on the Internet looks saggy and flat. Has this happened to any on?

[Ivette 11]

Hello to all. I was amazed to find this thread. I am approaching the end of my preop process. My final supervised monitoring will be the first Thursday in November and my surgeon is hoping to have me scheduled by the third week but I'm hoping for the second week in December. It's nice and comforting to read about your journeys. I'm learning a lot from this site.

[skinnypants4life 2]

I'm pre not post and I like my shape, I just want to be healthier, my concerns about weight loss mmmm I'm just going to say it. My behind losing the shape of it. All the pics I seen on the Internet looks saggy and flat. Has this happened to any on?

Yes, unfortunately for me... the only answer is squats and butt exercises to help with flabby new bottom. I'm 9 weeks out and can already see the difference.

[tamirn 90]

I pray i dont have alot of loos skin

[mskami77 295]

I was a squatting fool for the first 12 months after surgery. Still lost all my booty. But all of a sudden it's starting to come back and I'm not doing much just taking the stairs every now and then. I have some lose skin on my belly, arms and thighs but not too much. I still want to get some work done eventually but I'm in no hurry. My husband is just happy I finally have some shape back there he was little upset about that part. Lol

[peachbuckw 0]

I'm pre-op. Surgery date is 29 Dec but I am terrified! I opted for the gastric bypass which I hear that overall achieves the best and safest results, but I am still super anxious.. How have you all coped after surgery? What has been some of your pitfalls?

[MisforMimi 760]

Hey, I had the rny and was happy with my choice. The weight came off slowly @ first then after about 6 months it all came rolling off. I would say for me the biggest challenge is drinking enough liquids even 10 months out! It's a great procedure if you are done eating sweets and high fat foods for recreation. Lol

I'm pre-op. Surgery date is 29 Dec but I am terrified! I opted for the gastric bypass which I hear that overall achieves the best and safest results, but I am still super anxious.. How have you all coped after surgery? What has been some of your pitfalls?

[cab127 65]

I had the rny and it was the best decision for me. The weight is coming off slowly but I feel great and now love how I can move and exercise like never before. I love the new me that I see evolving each day☺️

[fullange 57]

Hi all,

Had my procedure on 10/13/15.

HW-366

SW-351

Almost 3 weeks post op 331. Im so happy I did this also. I feel so much better already. I can walk miles a day. The feeling is so good. I'm reaching for a goal of 200 pounds. If I get there I'm satisfied. Hard time getting my Protein and fluids, but getting better every day. By the way, from Burlington, North Carolina.

Edited October 31, 2015 by fullange