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[LillyPilly]

I am trying to find a center/ surgeons staff for support before and after.... have not scheduled yet my son is against it totally. but the support team is the most important to me./ i was going to go to mexico about 4 years ago but then found out i had cancer so it was a good thing i chickened out.... i want the sleeve surgery since i am 62

 

[JudyNY]

Hi Lilly, welcome! Where are you from? Maybe someone else here is from the same area and can give you recommendations.

 

[KarenWV]

I am trying to find a center/ surgeons staff for support before and after.... have not scheduled yet my son is against it totally. but the support team is the most important to me./ i was going to go to mexico about 4 years ago but then found out i had cancer so it was a good thing i chickened out.... i want the sleeve surgery since i am 62

Hi Lilly. Welcome to the group. I am interested in why your age (62) is part of your choice of surgeries. Did your surgeon recommend VSG? I was 59 in July when I had my gastric bypass surgery. I chose it because I've had acid reflux occasionally, and it was the better choice for me to avoid GERD after surgery.

Good luck with finding a good fit with your bariatric team.

 

[LillyPilly]

i haven't talked with a surgeon just went to seminar. I was told the sleeve is better because it is easier on your system no supplements. I live in Salt Lake City. One of the surgeons i had been referred to they don't have a support system per say they just send you for surgery and you are on your way.. The Bariatric center has a team that works with you and some have had the surgery. I am just worried about my age and such. I want to lose 60 lbs. which will still have my overweight but is more realistic.

 

[Emacc08]

Hi Lilly. Welcome to the group. I am interested in why your age (62) is part of your choice of surgeries. Did your surgeon recommend VSG? I was 59 in July when I had my gastric bypass surgery. I chose it because I've had acid reflux occasionally, and it was the better choice for me to avoid GERD after surgery.

Good luck with finding a good fit with your bariatric team.

GERD was a huge decision in my surgery as well! They said that it could be very bad if i did get a VGS, i originally wanted VGS, but they strongly recommended a bypass, so that is what i am going with.

 

[3momchaos]

i haven't talked with a surgeon just went to seminar. I was told the sleeve is better because it is easier on your system no supplements. I live in Salt Lake City. One of the surgeons i had been referred to they don't have a support system per say they just send you for surgery and you are on your way.. The Bariatric center has a team that works with you and some have had the surgery. I am just worried about my age and such. I want to lose 60 lbs. which will still have my overweight but is more realistic.

When you say no supplements, do you mean no vitamins post op?