Decisions...

[elizabethc 1]

I have a sugery date of may 14th and I'm undecided if I should do the sleeve or the bypass. I am on the lower bmi and i have read so many conflicting stories about whether or not the sleeve has success with people with lower bmi (30-40). anyone have advice, I like sweets and thought the bypass was a good way to avoid them, but my doc says the sleeve is a safer surgery.

[Malugo 31]

My BMI was like 37. I don't regret my sleeve at all. Good luck to you.

[Lennyb724 13]

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I wish I could give you actual experience as many who post here will be able to. My wife and I had our first consultation with our Surgeon yesterday and nothing that was discussed by either the Surgeon, Dietician, or Bariatric Coordinator NP in any way caused us to deviate from our decision to get the VSG.

The lower risk for complications, lack of "dumping", malabsorption and anemia issues, and the virtual lack of restriction of food types make the sleeve the perfect option for us.

The "utility" aspect that VSG presents by restricting intake is just one part of the deal. The changes in microbial/probiotic chemistry in the gut that occurs with the removal of the large portion of the stomach, especially the radical reduction in Ghrelin production (the hunger hormone) is really the big plus.

Whatever procedure you undergo, just make sure your decision is as thoroughly researched as possible and you won't regret it. Good Luck to you!

[Blondiee 278]

It is a tough decision to make. My doctor knew I was unsure and scheduled me for a RNY possible VSG.

In my mind I knew I wanted the VSG because of the possible complications later down the line with RNY. The other part of me wanted the QUICK weight loss with RNY. My deciding factor was that I have a toddler and I didn't want to possibly deal with malabsorption and anemia issues later.