Hi Jesser, before my surgery, I asked my doctor if by doing the vertical sleeve and if I ever got cancer in my stomach, could i regret having done this surgery vs the gastric bypass surgery. He told me that if i ended up with esophagus cancer, that yes, then that part of the stomach could had been used to reconstruct the esophagus. He also told me that im at more risk of ending with more types of cancer and several other diseases if i kept my weigh or gained even more weight. He sugested i have the sleeve because your stomack wii be able to absorve more nutrients than the bypass. He also sugested the sleeve because i was not diabetic. All his reasons sold me. Ive had my sleeve done 3 weeks ago and Ive had no regrets. Its not easy, especially the first 2 weeks, but the weight is coming off easy and for the first time, i found hope.
Jesser, its your decision and i hope your mother can support you, it will just make it a lot easier for you. Good luck and all the best to you!
