New and looking for advice Bypass vs Sleeve

[Butterflymomof2 4]

Hi everyone,

I am new here and my name is Tonya and I live in FL. I am working with a dietitian at the Bariatric Center and will be having surgery in Nov. I am really mixed between having a gastric sleeve or a bypass. My mother and 2 of my neighbors have had a bypass; however, I have not ever spoken to anyone who had the sleeve. I have some time before a decision has to be made but I want to be educated before I do. I know everyone is different but I am just wanting to gather any info I can and take it from there.

Have a great day!

[winning_by_losing 107]

I think the decision really comes down to your goals and what other health issues you may have.

For me - I chose RNY for two main reasons:

1 - The proven track record and history of RNY surgery looked to me like a more sure way to lose the weight I need to.

2 - The malabsorption and dumping would prevent me from sabotaging myself and potentially reverting to old ways

I didn't have comorbitities to consider and truly made the choice based on what I thought would give me the best chance at success, but since I never had the sleeve I can't say for sure that any success I have with RNY would/could not be duplicated through sleeve instead.

[Dawnakers 40]

I had RNY July 21st. I chose it after going to the seminar and hearing what the doctor said. I had GERD terribly and the sleeve would make it worse. Also I agree with the above, dumping, etc ... the Bypass would keep me more on track. Research EVERYTHING you can on both...and GOOD LUCK!

[Butterflymomof2 4]

Thank you both, you have made great points. Sweets are my biggest downfall and the RNY would defiantly keep that in check .

Dawnakers, I wish you well on your journey! Best of luck~

[RNBSN786 206]

Keep in mind that not everyone will dump. It's a 50/50 thing. I did RNY and I am happy with my results. Don't regret it. I did dump a few times but it doesn't happen all the time but then again I don't eat sweets either. Good luck!