Which One?

[Pamela S. 2]

Hi Everyone....I did not know where to post this. I am 48 yo and am having trouble making the decision as to what type of WLS I want to have. I have finished all my qualifying tests and have my pre-op appt Tuesday. My doc lets us make the choice to whether we have the Sleeve or Bypass. There are pros and cons to each. I am 5'7" and weigh 282. I need to be about 140 to be in a range that feels good for me. So that means I have to lose about 140 lbs. My head is in the right place to be successful...I just am having problems deciding. What helped you decided? Any help will be very appreciated!!!!

[Mickie Vest 29]

I initially went in to see the doctor for the band since it is reversible but on his advice I am opting on the sleeve. I have 93 lbs to lose and I think I can do that with the help of the sleeve. I didn't think I needed the malabsorption of the RNY to get to goal. I'm cautious about the RNY because I have heard of malnouishment issues with it. That is why I opted for the sleeve.

[notime 340]

I chose the sleeve because it is not as severe as RNY, yet can yield the same results over time. I like the fact that nothing inside me changed except the size of my stomach. RNY, with its rerouting of innards ruled it out for me.