Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Newbie here with a question!



Recommended Posts

Hi! I was wondering what made you choose gastric bipass over the sleeve? I have a consultation with the surgeon on Jan 15th and I want to do one or the other! I'm not sure which one yet! I would love some feedback. Thanks!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had wanted RNY since 05 it wasnt til this past year I was finally able to get surgery...when I went into my 6 month program I was now set on the Sleeve but thru the course of the year I changed back to RNY because I need total restriction, I need to dump or know the risk of anyways...I have friends on MFP that has the Sleeve and can eat 1200 calories of sugary greasy junk 2 months out. That was my main reason and although the sleeve has been around awhile and people do great I have seen people get RNY after sleeve ...I only want to do surgery once so for me RNY it was!

Good luck in your journey!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks so much for responding to me! I either want the sleeve or bypass but I'm not sure which one. Is it true that there are foods that you can never eat again with bipass like popcorn and rice? That is what I heard! Movie theater popcorn is one of my weaknesses. Thank gosh I don't go to the movies often! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I suggest to go all the way with the gastric bypass. I had my surgery on may 1st, 2012. I have lost 120lbs. That was the one for me. I loved eating sweets instead of regular food and now if I eat something sweet it will make me very nervous. So I know not to do that. I haven't pick back up on drinking cokes. I drink Water and buy the crystal light drinks to put I n my water.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks so much for responding to me! I either want the sleeve or bypass but I'm not sure which one. Is it true that there are foods that you can never eat again with bipass like popcorn and rice? That is what I heard! Movie theater popcorn is one of my weaknesses. Thank gosh I don't go to the movies often! :)

Welcome

I went with the bypass because my doc said there was a proven success with it, and he felt it was my best chance to lose the weight and keep it off. I also felt that if I was going to do this I wanted to do it once and not have to worry about revisions.

As for the food question. Everyone is different, and you will get different answers. I am able to eat anything at 18 months post op. You an your new pouch will go through a getting to know you period. It will let you know the items you can and can not have. Keep in mind that list changes all the time. Things that made me sick in the beginning I have no problem with now. Sometimes things I have had no problem with suddenly make me sick. I have no problem with popcorn or rice. However some doctors do not allow popcorn. You should always go with what your doctors instructions.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgeon stays away from sleeves due to a higher amount of complications.. He has been providing WLS for 20 years .... I know many folks on these forums are very happy with their choices. I am only 5 weeks out from bypass and am feeling 100% and have lost 3 dress sizes and 39#.. And off my meds I had been on!

Let your surgeon guide you through your questions and choices also.. Share your concerns with him. Best of health to you

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I chose bypass since it seems to be the tried and true method. I also have quite a lot to lose, so I am thinking this is the best option for me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I too chose RNY for the simple reason that I was a sugar addict and i knew if i were ever able to have it in anyway I'd probably end up a big girl again. So that's why I choose Rny over sleeve. Dumping is my friend. :-)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was actually planning on getting the gastric sleeve and then I went to a support group in my area. I noticed that a lot of the people at the support group got the gastric sleeve and then later went on to get the gastric bypass. For me I just wanted to do one surgery and I wanted it to be effective. There are a lot of different doctors and requirements from my insurance in order to actually get the surgery and I did not want to go through that again. So I ended up changing from the sleeve to bypass weeks before my surgery. I must say that I made the best choice for myself and for the longevity of keeping the weight off! I am now almost 2 weeks out from surgery and I'm feeling great drinking liquids I'm up and active and I'm loving it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had done a ton of research and was set on getting the sleeve. Both my doc and NUT recommended the bypass. Both because of my type 2 diabetes and because it's the "gold standard" of WLS. To be honest, i changed to bypass at the last minute. I wasnt entirely comfortable with my decision, but now feel confident i made the right choice. I only want to go thru this process once, so im glad i picked the surgery with the best track record. Btw, i dont dump and am happy i can enjoy a little goodie now and then. Good luck to you!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I needed to have consequences! I'm weak and a sugar addict. I knew if given half a chance I would cheat. Rny provided the biggest lifestyle change. I knew I needed to be forced to face something not so great or I'd eat just like before. Also the idea it was the gold standard of wls made me feel more confident.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I originally wanted the duo switch, but the weight I lost put me below the BMI for ins to cover it. I decided to go with sleeve but then on my last consult, they wanted to at least tell me about the bypass and its benefits. The highlights were:

Better hunger control vs. sleeve

Reduction of certain cancers by about 70%

Less chance of reflux issues

The ability to still lose weight 12-18 months post op

Less stalling of weight loss and plateaus

About 75% loss of excess body weight

The only WLS that is 100% reversible

I have dropped 20 pounds in 2 weeks and am honestly shocked. They told me to expect 1-3 pounds per week and about 12 pounds a month.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×