karlam29 221 Posted May 1, 2013 Hey everybody! Finally went to my initial appt with the surgeon and went pretty well but he mentioned the sleeve as an alternative but at the end the descion its mines all my research for over a year has been rny and the forum and he throws that curveball at me and now im like really!? I tought he would recommend but he said its personal and that my bmi (45) is high but kinda on the lower side for what he is used to treat he said he wont reccomend the sleeve unless he thinks it will work without being so drastic help!! So torn starting educate myself to a second option any researchers?? About both or sites that i can check? I was so sure now have to see... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krystal7k 243 Posted May 1, 2013 Hey everybody! Finally went to my initial appt with the surgeon and went pretty well but he mentioned the sleeve as an alternative but at the end the descion its mines all my research for over a year has been rny and the forum and he throws that curveball at me and now im like really!? I tought he would recommend but he said its personal and that my bmi (45) is high but kinda on the lower side for what he is used to treat he said he wont reccomend the sleeve unless he thinks it will work without being so drastic help!! So torn starting educate myself to a second option any researchers?? About both or sites that i can check? I was so sure now have to see... I personaly would stick with gastric bypass its the number 1 I have heard about people having the sleeve and a year later haveing to get rny 2 nienie and karlam29 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparklette 381 Posted May 1, 2013 I would stick to RNY, there is more research, and a longer history of long term success. 4 elli'smommy, Cherry, karlam29 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nel 189 Posted May 1, 2013 Bypass. It would suck to have two surgeries and I've seen too many people not be successful with the sleeve. Plus, I heard that acid reflux is horrible. 1 karlam29 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlam29 221 Posted May 2, 2013 Bypass. It would suck to have two surgeries and I've seen too many people not be successful with the sleeve. Plus' date=' I heard that acid reflux is horrible.[/quote'] My acid reflux is horrible right now i dont think thats for me im going to stick to bypass like i always said go big or go home thanks to everybody for their advice i appreciate it 1 Sparklette reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathyh 33 Posted May 2, 2013 My surgeon said If you have Gerd or Acid Reflux that the Vertical Sleeve Revision is not an option to choose. I agree the research on RNY has far out weighed that of the Sleeve Surgery, and the results of weight loss are greater with this surgery then the other two. 2 karlam29 and cookier224 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhcastellow 16 Posted May 4, 2013 Hi, I had GERD so bad my surgeon said no way he'd do the sleeve on me. I'm now in my 5th week post-op with RNY and my GERD is gone, and I'm down 45 pounds. It's tough the first couple weeks but it does get better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlam29 221 Posted May 5, 2013 Hi' date=' I had GERD so bad my surgeon said no way he'd do the sleeve on me. I'm now in my 5th week post-op with RNY and my GERD is gone, and I'm down 45 pounds. It's tough the first couple weeks but it does get better![/quote'] Congratulations! On your progress really inspiring Thanks for your advice yeah... I dont think the sleeve is the way to go after thinking about it is not good for my GERD theres nights that the acid Wakes me up and i choke on it soo bad! I got kinda confused and overwhelmed at my appointment theres soo much information to digest that i budge for a second but after everybodys advice im back on track with eyes on the prize and thats being healthy. Oh!! And fabulous!! :0) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhcastellow 16 Posted May 5, 2013 That's great, I wish you all the best. It will be worth it! 1 karlam29 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
