Gingerlockz

Hello, I'm new here and I'm going to my first seminar next week to get info and find out more about my options. I have a question, how did you decide on getting the sleeve? Did your Dr suggest it or did you do research and decided that would suit you best? Thank you for your time!

Yes. I had Gerd before, surgeon did give me the choice between sleeve or bypass (how much you weigh isn't really a factor in getting a bypass), but still decided on the sleeve. GERD is pretty severe, but take medication and is controlled pretty well. No regrets. Good info, thank you

Yes, this is some evidence that the sleeve is harder for people with GERD, but I do know some people with GERD have the sleeve anyway. Maybe it depends on severity?? I choose the sleeve for the same reasons everyone else mentions, I was barely BMI 40 with no other health issues. The idea of being under anesthesia much less time appealed to me. My first surgeon's visit he asked me what I thought I want, I said sleeve, he said good choice. Had my surgery on Halloween and very happy! That's good, good for you! How long did you have to wait before you had surgery?

Thank you for all your replies! It is very useful and gave me things to think about. I have GERD so would a sleeve be an issue?