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[shakinginmyboots 2]

Hi. Im new here. I was at my dr today and due to me significant reflux he recommended bypass surgery. I had initially decided on the sleeve and focused all my research there. So i am here to learn about the ups and downs and ins and outs of bypass surgery from those who know best. You !

[connie3 43]

Omg I'm in the same boat just in reverse! :/

[theby_88 72]

Hi. Im new here. I was at my dr today and due to me significant reflux he recommended bypass surgery. I had initially decided on the sleeve and focused all my research there. So i am here to learn about the ups and downs and ins and outs of bypass surgery from those who know best. You !

I was going with the sleeve as well and only look into that and changed it to the bypass at the last minute so I know how you feel. I felt like I wasn't as prepared as I was for the sleeve but it's pretty simple and about the same risks as the sleeve. You shouldn't have any problems as long as you take all your vitamines and make sure you get your blood work done on a regular basis to make sure all your levels are ok. You get dumping with the bypass which you don't get with the sleeve. The bypass is reversable and the sleeve is not. My doc told me that the percentage of keeping the weight off with the bypass is 70% and it was only like 35% with the sleeve. Also you don't always lose as much with the sleeve as with the bypass. I think everything else is basically the same with them both. food restriction and you can't drink and eat at the same time. Just have to take like 1 more vitamine.

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Welcome Shakin....you'll find lots of information here but, there is a lot out there on the internet - good and bad. Keep an open mind, do your research, ask your doc questions then you'll be able to make the best decision for you!

Welcome to the boards!

[worm2872 635]

This is a great place! The info I have received here and watching people progress thru the process has been invaluable. Good luck!!

[mitzie46 116]

I could have written your post! My surgeon told me the same thing so now my focus has completely shifted. I am so grateful I found this site.

[msixkiller 96]

I could have written your post! My surgeon told me the same thing so now my focus has completely shifted. I am so grateful I found this site.

Welcome to the site. Wealth of information and experience here.