Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) vs Gastric Bypass (GB)

[Rovobay 920]

I found out I had GERD during my upper endoscopy. never felt bad, or heartburn.... on meds now. knowing this, the doc and I still concluded that sleeve was my best route. listen and discuss all the pros/cons with your dr. I'm sure you'll make the right decision.... I don't think my GERD is severe at all. I didn't want malabsorption, or dumping syndrome to be an issue too.

[Jolisue 112]

Hi. I just had my endoscope, and my surgeon told me he won't do the sleeve because I have a huge hernia. He said if he does the sleeve I'll suffer from horrible heartburn. He wants me to consider the bypass. I have been preparing for the sleeve for almost a year, so I am really disappointed. Since I've been home from the hospital, I have been reading all about bypass. Anyone else go through this?

[rustypickerd 12]

I too had planned on the sleeve. I also have a huge hiatal hernia. My surgeon called me on my cell phone the other day. Explained the pros and cons of both. He really didn't want to do the sleeve, but said he would go by my wishes. After he called, I talked with my husband. I've decide to go with the bypass...I'm scheduled for the 24th. My ultimate goal is better health..my concern was also with dumping, but after thinking about gerd and if by chance my got that much worse, I didn't want to have to go thru another surgery

[Jolisue 112]

I have decided on the bypass too for the same reason. I am concerned about anemia and poor nutrition. I have chronic anemia now before the bypass, so I'm working to get my Iron levels up before surgery and resigning to future Vitamin supplementation.