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[LisaL]

I am considering gastric bypass surgery. I know its risky, but I am hopeing I can prepare myself. If anyone has had it please let me know how it went, and any complications you may have had. I am doing this for my health, I have tried everything known to man. I lose some and gain more back. I suffer from lower back pain that lays me up and rhuemitoid arthritis. Very severe case. I am hoping when I get it and some weight comes off and will be able to move better around the house, and start to feel better about life. Thank you in advance for your concern and your help.

[aquilazion]

Go for it, I did and it changed my life, blood pressure sugar levels are now normal, lost over 20lbs so far, able to play with my grandkids without joint pain..where ever you choose to go God be with you

[livingonaprayer]

I also was going to get the gastric bypass because I felt it would be the best way to lose a lot of weight. However, when my doctor did the surgery, he found a few internal medical issues that would not allow him to do the gastric bypass but he was able to do the gastric sleeve. Honestly, it was a blessing in disguise, IMO. He told me I can still have the bypass after clearing up the issues he found but I am just going to stick with the sleeve. It is going to be a more "normal" but also new lifestyle. And many people have lost so much weight with the sleeve. I must admit, I am never hungry and am glad I don't need to deal with the malabsorbtion issues. I believe there is a website similar to this for those that had or thinking of having gastric bypass. it would probably be a good idea to check out that website. It is a hard decision, but you know either way you will get surgery and begin to get healthy again.

Whatever you decide to do, I wish you all the luck and may God help you in your decision. Keep us posted on what you decide to do.

[marilynlw]

Hi The VSG and the RNYbypass are both excellent procedures to help you lose weight. I am sure the doctor will help you make the right decision for you. I chose the sleeve because it is a simpler operation and I have had intestinal issues in the past which have made the bypass more risky. Good luck with your weight loss journey.