Hi Sleevers!
I've been torn ever since I've decided that I wanted to pursue bariatric surgery. The two surgeries that I've been torn over has been the RNY and the sleeve. I met with my surgeon for the first time a few months ago and I decided to go with the RNY, I am to the point now where my paperwork can be submitted to the insurance company for approval but I am still not 100% sure that I want to go with the RNY. The weight loss is excellent but I'm scared of the Vitamin deficiencies. I've read several accounts of teeth going bad and having to be pulled out on RNY patients and plus, the potential for Peterson's hernia years out is scaring me.
The sleeve seems like the "healthier" choice, however, I would like to lose at least 130 pounds and I'm nervous that although the sleeve will help get me there, I don't know if it will help me get all the way there. I'm also worried about having 3/4 of my stomach cut out. One never knows what will happen in the future, and what if I end up with stomach problems that require surgery? I will be screwed big time. Going under the knife for bariatric surgery is a one time shot with me and I want to get it right the first time. I know it's going to be hard work no matter which surgery I get but I just want all of this weight gone as safely as possible.
Do sleevers have to take Vitamins for the rest of their lives like RNYers? I'm just afraid of not losing enough weight with the sleeve. I don't know what to do. I don't want to have the sleeve and not lose enough weight and be upset at myself for not going with the RNY. I want no regrets and want to be confident in whichever surgery that I choose.
