Bariatric surgery

[Apbnab]

I'm just wondering if anyone has had a gastric sleeve? I'm due to see a consultant this week.

 

[Oldvatr]

If you are T2 diabetic, then the only successful surgery procedure for controlling sugar levels appears to be the Roux-Y bypass, which is not banding. The Newcastle Diet plan was tested as a means of emulating the bariatric surgery but without the surgery, and it has similar success rate to the surgery. It is also repeatable. the ND diet is capable of causing weight loss of around 15kg. Obviously there are other reasons for having surgery so maybe something to discuss with your consultant.

 

[Apbnab]

Thank you your answer however I'm a type 1 diabetic

 

[ManUtdGal!]

Hi APBNAB, I had a gastric sleeve a few years ago. My stress caused my weight to go up to over 18 stone and size 22 but due to disability i cannot exercise easily (i use crutches and rollators) so it was my only option.
I paid for mine but have no regrets at all. I’m now in a size 10-12 having lost over 7 stone.

 

[Apbnab]

Thank you for the reply,
Due to heart problems I cannot exercise but am now 23 stone and a size 24. I decided at Christmas I needed to.sort my life out so am.also going down the self pay route.