Long Term Weightloss For The Sleeve Vs Bypass

[READY TO LOSE IT 91]

Does anyone know if the sleeve or the bypass have better long term weightloss statistics? Or are they about the same? I know they haven't been doing the sleeve as long as the bypass as a solo procedure but I'm just concerned about regaining weight in the long run. I would appreciate any information. Thanks!

[Chimera 644]

There are no long term stats for the sleeve - it is too new as a stand alone procedure. The stats from my surgeons practice~

RNY Gastric Bypass: patients lose 50 to 80% of their excess weight within 2 years.

Sleeve: patients lose 50 - 70% of the excess weight within 2 years

AGB/band: 50-65% in first two years.

VSG can be the first surgery for folks with high BMI's - it can be converted to a RNY or a Duodenal switch if things are not working.

[gatacous 84]

I was sleeved 2 yrs ago and one of my best friends was bypassed 2 yrs too we have kept our weight offwe do work out 3times. A week. In my mind I have set a weight that I will nerver never go over an has worked for me I stay at 118 to 121 I haven't had any trouble she has been scoped twice. Well once I am taking her tomorrow to be be careful of junk food it goes down easier than some meats I try an stay away. I drink hot tea or coffee after meals seem to help. Hope this helps

[Bug 10]

I was told by my doctor that they have been very close in weight loss. The sleeve

was done in the past as the first step and not a stand alone procedure But, found

people lost enough weight that the second was not needed. I was approve for the RYN

than changed to the sleeve.I will be sleeved Aug 6. I was told by my doctor that with

any procedure a person can gain the weight back. This is a tool to help weight loss and

the diet needs to be followed to suceed.

Good Luck

[READY TO LOSE IT 91]

Thanks for the responses everyone! I'm just concerned about long term and gaining the weight back but I know it is all up to me I have to use my tool correctly. There is no "magic" wand.

[gatacous 84]

Yes but it is also know the odds I know I responded to uR post already but feel. The need to tell u once u lose the weight and feel great I mean great you will work hard to keep off trust me I have a mind set to it an u will use every tool possible my email address is gatacous@yahoo.com if any thing u like to know or support I've been two years now and I'm no expert but I feel there were things I would have done I wish u luck

[READY TO LOSE IT 91]

Yes but it is also know the odds I know I responded to uR post already but feel. The need to tell u once u lose the weight and feel great I mean great you will work hard to keep off trust me I have a mind set to it an u will use every tool possible my email address is gatacous@yahoo.com if any thing u like to know or support I've been two years now and I'm no expert but I feel there were things I would have done I wish u luck

Thank you so much for the advice and the offer of support! I appreciate it so much and I take it to heart. I will definitely keep your email as I'm sure I will have many questions and it is wonderful for u to offer. I am scheduled to have the sleeve in November and I know I need to have mind right before then. My biggest fear is to do all this and then gain the weight back. I can.only defeat myself I guess. Thanks again!

[gatacous 84]

Yes u will go thru many things back and forth trust me I went from 240 To 120. Half of me there will be many questions I have found this form about 4 months ago an wish I had but I never regret doing wish I done earlier