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[jossie92 0]

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?

[WL WARRIOR 692]

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

[James Marusek 5,244]

I have severe acid reflux (Gerd). RNY is the recommended procedure if you have this ailment.

[wantingabetterlife 364]

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.

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

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!

[jossie92 0]

I have recieved the info from my doctor and research i have done bt i just dont know

[jossie92 0]

I need to lose about 140lb and no health issues

[SkinnyDown 409]

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.