With only 50 lbs to lose do you qualify for the surgery? I totally know how hard it is to stick to any diet/exercise program but I did do it at one time and I got down to a non obese weight, I also gained it all back in time. I wish you luck with whatever you decide, ultimately it needs to be your decision if you qualify. I would read on here pros and cons. 50 lbs is atainable if you put your mind to it, but either way surgery or no surgery, to keep the 50 lbs off after you lose it, you have to change your life. You have to change the entire way you look at food, its for survival and not just pure enjoyment anymore really. Thats my 2 cents! :D Good Luck to you with whatever you decide. Hope we can help you here!
Crystal

Hi Joanne;

There are things that you will have to live with for the rest of your life. Not everyone experiences the same issues and there is no way to tell what you will have to deal with, if anything following surgery.

I have the same concerns as Crystal though...had it been me, I would not have had surgery for 50lbs. You indicate you have more health issues however and that is why you are considering the surgery.

Please make sure you do your research and make the best choice for you. You will get tons of support from this fantastic group no matter what you decide.

Best of luck!

yes, you have the gas forever, or at least that's what my doctor says. you can be fat or gassy, your choice>....

I had gas prior to surgery and constipation. I take medicine for another medical condition that causes my constipation.........and well the gas is pretty self explanatory.
I don't regret one second my decision to have GBS. It was the best thing I have ever done for me.
Good Luck on whatever you choose.

I don't have ANY Gas problems. And my constipation was manageable....so, i'm not feeling any different than before surgery....except I have energy, and no leg pain.
Good luck
krissy

My gas is minimal, and the constipation is manageable. I'd rather lose the weight.

I have a friend who's gas is horrid, we make her go outside, lol! She's two years out now.

I would definitely do some more research. I was told for those who have less than 100 lbs to lose its usually safer and a better idea to do the lap band instead of the RNY. Its your decision though but research it. Its a lifestyle change.

Hi Jani,
I am with Sheds on this, perhaps the band might be a better option especially as you have so little to loose.
Ok so the profesionals might direct you to the bypass to control your sugars and diabetes related conditions.
its why I had surgery so any weight loss for me is a bonus....

The band does not restrict your sugar intake if your determined to cheat , but here is the news... nethier does the bypass. I am NOT sugar intolerant, just goes pretty much straight through me nowadays....

Coming off 9 tablets and 2 injections a day has been simply amazing. I can live with the side effects i just warn people not to stand down wind of me..... the dogs have some real competition nowadays and can only come a close second.... then butt humour and trumping is my cup of tea humour...

please consider your options wisely, is it really necessary to have the bypass when a band might not have to be as perminent???? Just a thought.

Take care

Buzz xxx

I had the bypass surgery 3 weeks ago, for diabetes issues. I had lost fifty lbs on my own and it didn't help, my A1c was not in control. And I wanted to avoid insulin. I heard all of these folks coming out after surgery off all meds. It didn't work for me. The glipizide is gone (3/day) because it might cause low blood sugar (promises,promises?!?), the metformin XR (2500 mg/day) is gone - no XR anything after surgery, but has been replaced by regular metformin (1500 mg/day) and Januvia is still with me. In the hospital I needed 10 shots of insulin . I was about 10 days out before I got a significant drop in blood glucose, But I did and its staying down. I probably have about 75 lbs to lose post surgery. Its kind of a bonus.

Would I do it again? Jury is still out until the next A1c comes in - but I think so.

Lin

I agree with the rest.. I had 150# to lose when I opted to have the surgery.. I lost 30 prior to my surgery, but if I only had 50 to lose then I would not have opted for the surgery.

As for the gas, I still get gas like I did before, but it isn't uncontrollable or anything like that. Depends on what I eat, some things make me more gassy than others, but for the most part it isn't a problem.

Constipation, yes sometimes, but not all the time. Now that I'm eating more regular foods things are pretty regular, but you have to keep in mind that you're not eating a lot of solid food at first, so there really isn't much to poop out.

With only 50lbs to lose, havig surgery for you would be like cutting your head off because you needed to shave. NO way would I do this to my body for 50lbs.

As for gas and constipation, I really think those issue stem from your diet. I'm sevarl months out and have never has a problem with either. My kids however do give me gas from time to time but nothing putrid.

I would no go through the surgery for 50 pounds. If you can get a routine to lose the weight- exercise and diet. And doing this may also control your diabetes. I had the surgery to get rid of my Type 2 diabetes. My sugars are still running high in the am. Usually about 160's right now. I am not on medicine but have to keep an eye on it if they start going up I will have to go back on meds. I would really try the diet thing- this gastric by pass is not an easy thing.

Thanks everyone for your replies. I am having such a hard time losing the weight I need before surgery. After I lost 15 lbs, I started taking insulin and gained 20 lbs. in that first month. Now i'm back to square one and it's been already two years. I think I'll look more into the lap band. You guys are an inspiration.
Joanne

well i had it 6 weeks ago. i also am diabetic on pills and insulin ...guess what my sugars are still out of wack. surgery didnt change them at all for me . even with me not eating sugar or carbs . i was also obese that is why i did it . but keep in mind your always diabetic just hopefully better controlled