Surgery on Tuesday! Still debating if I should change from sleeve to bypass

[Cdominguez 26]

I am both excited and nervous I basically have no support cause most people in my family feel that it's an elective procedure they don't understand the greater risk that comes with not having it any thoughts?

[Dawn306 50]

Hi, I know what you mean. I was trying to keep my upcoming date a secret for the same reason, as some good friends had expressed their very negative opinion of it when we were discussing it a while back. But please don't worry. I was second guessing myself badly yesterday, but then today I spoke to my neighbor's daughter who had hers done about 6 weeks ago in Mexico, and she is really happy she did it, has no regrets and no problems. So I am trying to be positive about it again. You chose to have this done for a reason. Think again of those reasons. That will help put you on the right track again. From what I have read on the forums here, it is hard, and you have to be prepared to work at it. But if you do, you won't regret it.

[JosieAppleHead 74]

Here is one way to think of it you can convert a sleeve to a bypass.

[SkinnyDown 409]

Good luck to you on everything! Wishing you fast healing.

[Cdominguez 26]

Ahhh ok thanks for all of the advices ladies I'm at my Dr. Office now to see if I can do the bypass instead fingers crossed

[Cdominguez 26]

Omg I'm so sad right now My doc won't do the RNY on me ???????? he said the sleeve is safer

[ylluz 151]

Yes is more safe my surgeon dont like to do bypass anymore plus I feel more secure with the sleeve!!!...

[Cdominguez 26]

Ahhh ok thanks @yllus

[Dawn306 50]

Why are you sad to get the sleeve? The sleeve is the current "gold standard", in other words, the medical researchers believe that it is the safest, and the most effective procedure. Not only that, but the sleeve has fewer long term complications. And if that is not enough to convince you, the sleeve is the only WLS that leaves you with enough of a stomach that you won't experience nutrient deficiencies. And if you currently take meds for other conditions, you can continue to take your meds without worrying about them not being absorbed properly.

Go forward - get the sleeve! It really is a good choice. Good luck!

[Cdominguez 26]

Thank you so much that was really helpful I am feeling more comfortable with the sleeve specially knowing the hunger hormone is removed

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Not sure about the long term results and success of the sleeve.......

[Dawn306 50]

According to the Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve (by Alex Brecher), long term weight loss results of the sleeve are about half way between the lap band and the bypass. But without the nutritional deficiencies caused by the bypass. I would suggest that you pick up this book, or purchase the on-line version. It really has wonderful information, especially if you are still in the decision phase.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Leakage ?

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I am still undecided because this band is making my life a living hell...revision must happen either way.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Thanks for all of the support...I am going with the Bypass...I have a hiatal hernia,dial aged duct at the tail of my pancreas due to difficulty with my removed gallstones and the reflux in my stomach is out of control....No one is cutting my stomach after what I have put it through with the band....Next week is my endoscopy.I am building a case for a revision ...hopefully insurance will pay.