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Hello Stella, This initial post was actually made last year when I was in the beginning phases. I am happy to report that I am now over three weeks post op and I did get the RNY. Things are going very well and as far as my Type 2 diabetes, I am off all medication. I was taken off the once...

Yes this doesn't sound accurate to me either. I think if that were the case RNY would not have the documented results it does. Not dissing on the VSG, I have a couple of friends who have had it done and seem to be doing great. Anyway, I was curious if anyone else had heard that.

I was watching a video last night about a gentleman recovering from VSG surgery. He mentioned that because they remove the portion of the stomach in a VSG where the "hunger switch" is located, he is never hungry. I know this is often true as I have friends who have had a VSG with the same...

I was told what you want to reduce in and around your liver is not blood, but glycogen and stored fat.

I was curious about this as well. I was told, I only did a liquid diet a day or so before surgery. I have not had my "Pre-Op with my surgeon or the "Pre-Op class" it's scheduled for May 12th and 15th. I have been on a very low carb diet the past week and plan on remaining on it at least till I...

How I gave up diet pop was limiting it to no more then a 12 oz can every two days and only drinking that with lots of ice. While you're doing that, start integrating more water and I bet you hardly miss pop. For me giving up good coffee is what is still giving me fits (I live in the Pacific...

With my surgery just a bit over a month away (June 6), I am thinking of things I can buy in advance as far as supplements and food items. I was told I need to take a chewable multi-vitamin, Calcium- Citrate w/ vitamin D, and a sub-lingual Vitamin B12. What about a Protein Supplement? I have...

The PA when I had my Initial Consultation did almost the same thing. she explained the different procedures, said she wasn't trying to persuade me one way or the other, really seemed to push the SG and de-emphasize the RYGB. It has also confused me. Now my surgery is a few weeks away and I...

I have been going through the pre surgery process since August 2016 and have told a few people, but have generally no advertized it to all my friends and family. I don't talk much about it, but now that my surgery is approved and scheduled for June 6th, I am thinking I should tell at least my...

I have finally been approved for my surgery and it was scheduled for June 6th. Now that the day has been chosen, the realization of what I am about to do is settling in. I must say I am a bit nervous, but looking forward to getting it done. Still have not made the final decision on which...

Hi all, It has been a long struggle but I have cleared all the hurdles and it looks like my surgery will be in late May or early June. I still have to decide which surgery I am going to get. Leaning toward Gastric Bypass as that seems to have the best results dealing with type 2 diabetes. I...

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about 8 1/2 years ago and have been taking oral medication since then to help control my BS levels. Over the years I have had to increase my medication and add new medications and I am at the point, they are not working... at least as they should. I 'm in...

I just started my path of my pre surgery consultations by meeting with a Nurse Practitioner, nutritionists, and Physical Therapist at OHSU in Portland, Oregon. I have had type 2 diabetes for nearly 8 years (maybe longer undiagnosed), I do not take insulin, but know it is only a matter of time, I...

I am just in the beginning phases of this process with just completing the first meetings with a NP, a nutritionals, and Physical Therapist at OHSU in Portland, Oregon. My recorded weight at that time was 292 and I was told I have to lose 5% or 14 lbs. before I can have my surgery. Although...