Sleeve or bypass? Help!

[ake 8]

I'm currently in the process of getting approval and dr appts. After my seminar I'm on the fence on which to choose. I know it's my choice but wondered why some chose the gastric bypass over the gastric sleeve?? Thanks!

[joyaskins34 31]

I haven't had surgery yet ( think June) but I am choosing bypass because I need the accountability of possible dumping..and I have read where several people have had their sleeve revised to bypass...I also felt like bypass had more stats for success and sleeve is relatively new ?

[karlam29 221]

When i did my first seminar (im new at this too) i remember that the surgeon said the most success is rny the sleeve doesnt have too much time on the market and most importantly with the sleeve they remove part of your stomach so its not reversible just in case something happens God forbid!!! So u decided when i get my surgery ill go with rny best wishes and good luck!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I did gastric bypass cuz I wanted to be slim & my surgeon said you lose the most weight. Wala success & I'm slim & feel great!

[babysteps 48]

I did the sleeve lost only 35lb in 6 1/2 months my Rny is in June the sleeve is the most painful thing I have ever done three 9 1/2lb kids Natural childbirth and my gallbladder removed in the 90's. The sleeve has a 20% Failure rate as well. I wanted the Rny to start with They say the sleeve is less invasive but if you really think about it no its not its removing 85% Of your stomach that is not reversible! The Rny if it does not work slim chance of that btw but it can Be reversed. Don't do what I did don't fall for the fad wls and then have to do this all over again do it right the first time.

[shyanne 198]

I wanted the gastric bypass because I too wanted the accountability of dumping, wanted the most restriction and I was 360lbs so I had to loose a lot.

[ake 8]

Thanks for the advice everyone! I think my mind is made up, I'm doing the gastric bypass when I'm approved.

[futuremrsparker 288]

I was on the fence with my first procedure as well. I went with the lap band because it was less invasive. Needless to say I am here now and getting revised to gastric bypass this Thursday-- can't wait!!! I alway advise people just go for it and do the whole shebang! Lol I regret the time and money wasted with my lap band so much! Finally I'm on the right path!!!

[joyaskins34 31]

I was on the fence with my first procedure as well. I went with the lap band because it was less invasive. Needless to say I am here now and getting revised to gastric bypass this Thursday-- can't wait!!! I alway advise people just go for it and do the whole shebang! Lol I regret the time and money wasted with my lap band so much! Finally I'm on the right path!!!

That is EXACTLY why I am doing bypass...I was dead set on band because it wasn't as invasive also...then I did tons of obsessive research and here I wait for an approval & date

[My4Boys 34]

Also my surgeon said the sleeve is not a good choice for anyone who has a problem with GERD