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Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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Help! First meeting of the surgeon went south!

Susan-Cooper-Rogers
Susan-Cooper-Rogers
Help! I have not even had the surgery and I went to the surgeon and low and behold I am not a candidate for the surgery and it's not because I not meet the criteria but I surpass. It! I am very short and very fat! I have rheumatoid arthritis and am in pain a lot . I also have diabetes. I have been unable to work for a year And a half due to ra pain and infections! I have had to see my dr once a month or weigh in for six months. I am very upset! I only have cobra coverage until September, if I had been allowed to see the wizard prior to today I would have had 8 months to loose 30 lbs but now I only have two! He wants me to go on a 1000 cal liquid slim fast only diet until I have the surgery and that is still if I get it. He says that my body type he is not sure if he can to gastric bypass as laperscopic, the only way my insurance will cover it! He says maybe he can do the sleeve. Help, I had such a hard day and I am trying to be positive, but it is so hard! I want this sooo bad! On top of it I have to pay 600$ a month for something that may never be! It has just taken five months to see the wizard and I didn't expect anything that I was told! I'm feeling a lot bit sorry for my self and sure could use some help! Can anyone tell me about the sleeve and what are the success rates and stories! I could sure use a little motivation and good news sometimes soon!
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Although some people report faster results with the bypass, the sleeve is a great option in and of itself. I am having a sleeve instead of bypass and I got to make my own choice. I have read and heard some information that say that for people who are not eligible for the bypass, sometimes they do the sleeve and then do the bypass later if indicated. Take the sleeve and run with it!
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the sleeve is also great, so either one will help you. YOU CAN DO IT!!! Start the liquid diet, stay on here, get the support and you'll get the surgery!!!!!!
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Ricky D on here had the sleve I believe...correct me if I am wrong. But he had done GREAT! Contact him he is always willing to talk.

1st off calm down and do not freak out. Things happen for a reason. You are lucky to have an HONEST doctor that will tell you the truth up front rather than you thinking you are going in for laproscopic and wake up and be told you had open RNY!! Right...lets look at the positive!!

So the gastric may not be an option but there ARE other options! The sleeve is still a great option---- You can still be successful and be healthy if you have the sleeve. I know its stressful thinking the surgery you originally wanted may not be an option butttttt stay positive.

Do everything the doctor says. If you do not do the liquid diet and then they say "well if you did you could have been approved" you will feel so horrible and loose out on a life changing surgery.

Keep posting on here...there are great people on here with lots of information to offer........

...IF EVERYTHING WAS EASY EVERYONE WOULD DO IT... XOXOXO I am crossin my fingers and toes for ya!
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what a day you had huh? everyone is right, the sleeve is a great option also is this the only surgeon you've seen or are you limited to this surgeon for other reasons? if not, get a second opinion, what one doctor feels cant be done another may specilaze in. hang in there girl and DO get started on that diet, it shows commitment on your part and it will be a good glimpse into the willpower you will need for this surgery and we will support you here on DS : )

Stephanie
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I am one month and 5 days post op with the sleeve. I've been averaging loosing a pound a day as of my weigh in last night at support group. Love it, wouldn't change a thing.

Do you have the option of getting a second opinion at a different facility? or different doctor?

But yes -- by all means start the liquid diet...it works..it sucks...but it works. But for the sucky part... you have us! Check in often, rant, post and read, read, read.
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The sleeve was originally designed as a first step for uber obese people who couldn't get the GBS.It works well for someone in your situation. The problem is shrinking the liver, prolly...

As far as Slim Fast, DO NOT chooose that product, too much sugar! Wal Mart has a good powder, that someone else can give the name of, Max Protein at some GNCs or Walgreen's has others.

Do water aerobics or bed exercises as much as possible. Just move and it will help, even if you can't walk or cycle...Good luck!
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Consider this practice for when you have your surgery...Whichever surgery your doctor gives you. Ultimately, he is the specialist, and his goal is to help you get healthy in the safest way possible using WLS. don't let this stop you, just switch gears. Our friend Elizabeth had to lose 120lbs before she was able to undergo surgery, so you CAN lose 30 lbs and get qualified for this procedure. I bet you can lose even more than that! Get focused! Don't get frustrated!
Susan-Cooper-Rogers
Susan-Cooper-Rogers
I am better today! Thanks in part to all of you! I woke up today, grabed the iPad a nd started reading! I m so much better today! I worked my a_ _ off today! Getting ready for my daughters graduation party that is this weekend I will start the all liquid 1000 cal on Monday after a sat all day BBQ and a Sunday clean out the pantry,deep freeze and freezer party. Where everything like chips, cookies and non healthy food will go! I have a very large family that comes here to swim and eat, as of Sunday they will have to eat someplace else and come here to swim! It will be a lifestyle cange for them too! I cut way back on food today and am having blood sugar issues, i didn't eat much dinner last night and woke with a bs of 48 this am, not been higher than 80 all day! I cut my insulin in half today and will watch it closely and bolus with meals. I am on a pump and am on a steroid so I know It will go up but at least I can move!
Thanks so much for you words of encouragement it really helps! The support group on line is already helping! Thanks so much!