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Thank you..I started last year had alot going on lost my daughter and dad within two weeks ...

I started the program again gained what weight I had lost

Have to go to phycoligist and 2 more months nutrition. ..I have lost 15 pounds ..I was 230 now 217..I know I'm known as a light weight but have struggled all my life with weight I'm only 5 3 ..

Not sure to sleeve or bypass.another reason I didn't go threw with it last year also was I only had negative support and they scared me ..I have 2 people who know my husband and son....

Thank you

And I know you will all have a great journey...

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Hi and welcome to the forum. You'll find so much information here and so many folks ready to help that it is a great resource.

That being said, the choice of procedure (sleeve or bypass) is one that should be made by you and your surgeon. Both are great procedures and provide excellent results. If you have already selected a surgeon or practice they should be able to help guide you through the selection process.

If you haven't selected a surgeon or practice yet, I'd do my research locally. If there is one available, I'd be sure to check into those practices that are "Bariatric Centers of Excellence". These are practices and surgeons who specialize in the procedures and meet the criteria to qualify for this designation. Some insurance companies require that surgery be completed at a Center of Excellence before they will approve it.

Good luck on your Quest.

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