kiki326

Two days ago was my first appt with the bariatric program. My ins requires a 6 month diet program with them in order to qualify. My starting weight is 258 at 5'5" with a BMI of 43. I do not have any health issues other than GERD. My ideal weight would be 150-160. I am completely torn as to which surgery to have. I feel like bypass will give me more weight loss but the sleeve seems safer and my doc prefers me to do that one. Half of my fam has had both surgeries and results are mixed. My older sister was over 300lbs and had the sleeve and lost 60 lbs but then my aunt who was 225lbs lost 75lbs. My little sister had bypass and was 318lbs and lost 130lbs but another aunt had it and was 285 and she lost 70lbs. I understand every person will be different but I worry It won't be possible to lose 100lbs with the sleeve but I'm afraid of the longer list of long term complications with bypass. My brain is telling me sleeve but my heart is saying bypass. I only get one shot at this and I want to choose the tool that is going to benefit me the most! Can anyone share their experiences with me and any pros and cons from both types of surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all for the replies! My doc is aware of the GERD and is still pushing for the sleeve. He said it is my choice and he will do whatever surgery I ask but he does not advise bypass. He is more concerned with long term issues from bypass than he is GERD. But one of my fears is it getting worse and I end up in the same situation as stacyrg2. I guess I have the next 6 months to figure it out lol! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App