Why Did You Choose Your Specific Type of Weight Loss Surgery?

[NekayLaw 4]

I picked the bypass because i need to lose more than 100 pounds. And after talking with my weight loss specialist it seems to be the better option for me.

[BubbaNoMore 7]

I picked the bypass because i need to lose more than 100 pounds. And after talking with my weight loss specialist it seems to be the better option for me.

I'm disappointed that there is only one response here. I have a band (slipped), and would love to know whether the sleeve or bypass would be better or has worked better and why. Once you leave the land of the Banded, you really only have a few choices. And they're not reversible, anymore input would be awesome ????

[twinhappy 79]

I chose the sleeve because it was a permanent option vs the band. Also, I wasn't too happy about having a device inside of me and I wanted to lose more than 100 lbs. 8 months later I am 111 pounds down and still losing. Couldn't be happier!!!

[allielee 263]

I picked the bypass because i need to lose more than 100 pounds. And after talking with my weight loss specialist it seems to be the better option for me.

I'm disappointed that there is only one response here. I have a band (slipped), and would love to know whether the sleeve or bypass would be better or has worked better and why. Once you leave the land of the Banded, you really only have a few choices. And they're not reversible, anymore input would be awesome ????

I was a successful bander until it eroded .. Last year I revised to bypass . Sleeve wasn't even an option for me. Reason being I wasn't going to have "another wls surgery again" I wanted this to be the last one and my doctor said the sleeve is sometimes the first step to bypass.. I wanted the gold standard.. It's so much easier than the band was and I am wayyy healthier now than I was then. I can eat chicken and veggies no problem!!!!!

[2twinkle 86]

The RNY was my third a final choice. It was the top recommendation of my surgical team.

My first choice, Lap Band is no longer performed at mayo Clinic.

My second choice, a DD Switch, was thought to be better for folks with a sweet tooth.

The Doc & his minions said for folks like me who love fats and salty foods RNY gives best results.

I am very happy I trusted myself in their hands. They are, after all, the experts.

[triplethreat 257]

Sleeve. It's not reversible which was important for me; I can still get most of my nutrients from food, few absorption problems. Great choice, couldn't be happier!

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[savyourdvine1 110]

I ended up with the sleeve because of too much scar tissue. However, I'm glad it turned out that way. I struggled much with Protein and Water intake.

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[Middus 491]

It was a compromise. I didn't like the idea of a band because it is technically only restrictive (and quite reversible), and I didn't like a bypass because it was malabsorptive. I already had issues with some micronutrients, and I also foresee a future where I might need to take one or two NSAIDS.
The sleeve was perfect. Non reversible so no excuses, and also had the possibility of affecting hormonal signals associaated with overeating. My problem was never snacking. I ate twice or 3 times a day, but they were quite massive and carb laden. The restriction would take care of portion sizes, and the hormonal part would reduce the desire to eat.

[AK_Bookworm 116]

I was dead set on SADI-S... I like the idea of restriction and malabsorption and the high chance of losing all of my excess weight and low chance of regain... however my nerves got the best of me and I decided to go with VSG instead because I'm going to Mexico and all of the what if's came to mind. While I'm worried I won't lose enough to get close to my goal weight I've looked at girls who are at my starting weight and height and see where they are now and I would be comfortable if I got there and didn't meet my goal... plus if I have some fat left over I can get my BBL lol... the $2,000 price difference also helped me make up my mind and I'm ok with the change now and super excited for VSG.


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[Pam_2-06-2017 375]

I started this wanting the sleeve but understood that my medical team may think differently. I chose the sleeve because it did not change the biological function of how my body processed foods. Because of this I learned that there are fewer complications down the road.

I would say research and discuss with your medical team.


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[Pam_2-06-2017 375]

Oh, I I loved the idea of getting rid of most of those nasty grelins...the hunger hormone.


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[courtneyd 59]

I got the gastric sleeve because I’m a heavier patient and this was a lower-risk choice.

[Annek2014 58]

I was diabetic. It was my surgeon that suggested RNY would be a better option as it’s better for diabetics.