jossie92 0 Posted August 29, 2015 So i just started my process to get surgery for weight loss bt im very unsure of what i want to do. From the options my doctor gave me im debating on the one where they actually remove part of ur stomach and the by pass (which seems like the one with best faster results), bt it kinda scares me all the detaching and reataching. Any help or past experiences? How did you decide? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WL WARRIOR 692 Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) This question has been posted many, many times. If you use the search bar, you will find some excellent posts from the past few years debating this question. This is a pretty good article that provides some new insight: Gastric Bypass vs. Sleeve: Who's the winner? http://guidedoc.com/gastric-sleeve-vs-gastric-bypass-surgery Edited August 29, 2015 by WL WARRIOR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted August 29, 2015 I have severe acid reflux (Gerd). RNY is the recommended procedure if you have this ailment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wantingabetterlife 364 Posted August 29, 2015 A lot of the decision process deals with how much weight you have to lose, your surgeon's recommendation, your health, etc. You really need to research each surgery and look at the pros and cons of each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelaWilliamsMD 290 Posted August 30, 2015 If I were you, I would educate myself on the options presented by my doctor and have a professional weigh the pros and cons with me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jossie92 0 Posted August 30, 2015 I have recieved the info from my doctor and research i have done bt i just dont know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jossie92 0 Posted August 30, 2015 I need to lose about 140lb and no health issues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkinnyDown 409 Posted August 30, 2015 RNY is reversible. Sleeve is not. They toss out all the stomach that gets cut off, with sleeve surgery. I did NOT want that surgery, I wanted something that if need be, could be reversed. I also have a large amount of weight to lose. (approx. 200 lbs) So it was the clear choice, for the amount of weight I need to lose. I'd consider how much weight you have to lose. If you have GERD/Reflux, and read on people who had to have revisions from sleeve to RNY later, due to the gerd/reflux issues. I really let my surgeon advise me, as to the best thing for me, because well, he's the expert. Good luck with everything. The right answer will come to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
