bypass vs sleeve

[Amanda R 56]

What made you choose the bypass over the sleeve?

My doctor asked me today why I wanted bypass-and of course my boyfriend shot up said something dumb lol. I said because I know other people who have had great results.

[LaurasJourney 23]

I had bypass because I had bad acid reflux before surgery and the sleeve can sometimes make it worse. My GERD is gone now!!!

[bellasmom 5]

I choose bypass because I didn't want my stomach completely removed. In some worse cases like throat cancer your old stomach can be reattached even though it is rarely done I like to know it is still possible.

[Lebim 381]

I was actually originally a sleeve patient and before surgery my insurance told me they wouldn't cover the sleeve so my only option was bypass. I was originally upset but now SO THANKFUL I got the bypass. Way better results and I NEED the restriction and dumping to keep me on track. I had heartburn prior to surgery and my surgeon warned that the sleeve may make it worse and if that were the case he'd have to revise me to bypass anyways. So glad I'm an RNY patient now

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012

[sleevemeup 41]

I was actually originally a sleeve patient and before surgery my insurance told me they wouldn't cover the sleeve so my only option was bypass. I was originally upset but now SO THANKFUL I got the bypass. Way better results and I NEED the restriction and dumping to keep me on track. I had heartburn prior to surgery and my surgeon warned that the sleeve may make it worse and if that were the case he'd have to revise me to bypass anyways. So glad I'm an RNY patient now

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012

I am so glad to hear that! I went through the same thing! I had my pre-op this morning and am going in on 2/14. So excited!

[sassy14 178]

Until noon today I thought I was going to be a sleeve patient. But then my surgeon in my pre op appt told me he thought the bypass was a better option. I have a hiatal hernia and reflux. So here I am. Surgery is scheduled for 2/28.