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I'm thinking of getting the sleeve because I really don't want anything rerouted in my body and I don't want to loose weight that fast to have extra skin or get to skinny that I look sick. I have 6 coworkers that got the by pass done and 3 of them wished if the sleeve was available at that time they would of gotten it. They been having problem, and some side effect. My question is what helped you make your decision? And are you happy? I know once you got the surgery done there's no turning back and having regrets.

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I went back and forth with the same question. I'm scheduled for the 4th of March and went with the VGS less invasive and the right choice for me. There is a sister form for this one vertical sleeve talk I hope this helps.

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I went back and forth with the same question. I'm scheduled for the 4th of March and went with the VGS less invasive and the right choice for me. There is a sister form for this one vertical sleeve talk I hope this helps.

Yes that's what running through my head but I'm going to go with the sleeve. Ty.

March 4 is right around the corner. How do u feel? Did you have to do any liquid diet? How many days did u take off of work if u don't mind me asking? Sorry for so many question u don't have to answer it if u don't want. I was thinking of taking a week off but not sure if its enough time.

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Since my insurance won't cover the majority of the bypass i will then go the sleeve route. Just waiting to see what my cut is. My surgeon won't do self pay bypasses but i don't blame him for that at all.

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Since my insurance won't cover the majority of the bypass i will then go the sleeve route. Just waiting to see what my cut is. My surgeon won't do self pay bypasses but i don't blame him for that at all.

The good think is at least you can get the wls done.

Does your insurance have out of network insurance? My doctor is going to use both in network and out of network insurance. It doesn't hurt to ask. I hope it goes good for you so u don't have to pay that much out of your pocket. Good luck.

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I spent three months preparing for the sleeve. After surgery was scheduled I changed my mind for several reasons 1. I have bad acid reflux and sleeve can make worse 2. Only short term data on sleeve 3. Bypass is gold standard for WLS 4. I felt I needed more than just the restriction 5. I never could get comfortable with part of my stomach being trashed. 6. I wanted the faster weight loss 7. Sleeve has higher chance of leaks due to longer staple line and that was scary to me. 8. I prayed about it and feel God lead me to get RNY vs sleeve Those are just some of my reasons but ultimately it's up to you. Talk with your doctor and do what's best for you personally.

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Yes that's what running through my head but I'm going to go with the sleeve. Ty.

March 4 is right around the corner. How do u feel? Did you have to do any liquid diet? How many days did u take off of work if u don't mind me asking? Sorry for so many question u don't have to answer it if u don't want. I was thinking of taking a week off but not sure if its enough time.

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I have to do a one week liquid diet, I'm not sure how long i will be off work 3 maybe 4 weeks but I do some heavy lifting at work. As for how I feel "Lets get her done"

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I spent three months preparing for the sleeve. After surgery was scheduled I changed my mind for several reasons 1. I have bad acid reflux and sleeve can make worse 2. Only short term data on sleeve 3. Bypass is gold standard for WLS 4. I felt I needed more than just the restriction 5. I never could get comfortable with part of my stomach being trashed. 6. I wanted the faster weight loss 7. Sleeve has higher chance of leaks due to longer staple line and that was scary to me. 8. I prayed about it and feel God lead me to get RNY vs sleeve Those are just some of my reasons but ultimately it's up to you. Talk with your doctor and do what's best for you personally.

That was pretty much the decision for me. I had very bad acid reflux and they said it could get much worse with sleeve so I said no way to that. I was also told gastric bypass was the gold standard for WLS. It is a tough decision but one that has to be made by each person.

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I spent three months preparing for the sleeve. After surgery was scheduled I changed my mind for several reasons 1. I have bad acid reflux and sleeve can make worse 2. Only short term data on sleeve 3. Bypass is gold standard for WLS 4. I felt I needed more than just the restriction 5. I never could get comfortable with part of my stomach being trashed. 6. I wanted the faster weight loss 7. Sleeve has higher chance of leaks due to longer staple line and that was scary to me. 8. I prayed about it and feel God lead me to get RNY vs sleeve Those are just some of my reasons but ultimately it's up to you. Talk with your doctor and do what's best for you personally.

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That was pretty much the decision for me. I had very bad acid reflux and they said it could get much worse with sleeve so I said no way to that. I was also told gastric bypass was the gold standard for WLS. It is a tough decision but one that has to be made by each person.

I agree. I'm still debating. I want the sleeve but I'm also think of getting the bypass. So confused I want to loose weight but without complications.

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I have to do a one week liquid diet' date=' I'm not sure how long i will be off work 3 maybe 4 weeks but I do some heavy lifting at work. As for how I feel "Lets get her done"[/quote']

One week not bad. LoL! Yup get her done best of luck on everything. Keep me posted after your surgery. Take care.

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The good think is at least you can get the wls done.

Does your insurance have out of network insurance? My doctor is going to use both in network and out of network insurance. It doesn't hurt to ask. I hope it goes good for you so u don't have to pay that much out of your pocket. Good luck.

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My out of network is only 1000, but i will ask if they can use it.

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How long is the recovery period for each?

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How long is the recovery period for each?

Yeah I would like to know too?

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My out of network is only 1000' date=' but i will ask if they can use it.[/quote']

Good you never know. Fingers crossed. I hope they say yes.

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