What made you choose this surgery vs others?

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I am 4 years post revision from band to sleeve. My starting BMI was 52, I weighed 308. This morning I weighed 153, I have been successful with the sleeve. First surgeon I went to pushed me (wouldn't even discuss sleeve) to bypass due to high BMI and history of failure with a restriction only surgery.

I have been involved in WLS forums for 5 years and have formed some opinions based on my personal as well as experiences shared by others.

Bypass and sleeve are both good, effective surgeries. There are some conditions that pushes you toward one or another (Gerd - go bypass for example ).

I have seen people succeed and fail with either, especially over the long run. So much of long term success is that perseverance over the long haul.

I am very pleased with my results and am so happy with my sleeve but I kinda think the higher the overweight the more a person should look into bypass or DS. I say that knowing there are sleevers who have lost and maintained hundreds of pounds - I just think have an open mind, do your research and make a rational choice for your circumstances. They are both effective but have different risks and positives.

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[bigjim1 7]

So my surgeons office called and told me they're ready to submit but I first needed to pick a surgery. I still wasn't ready so they said I should schedule an appointment to talk with the surgeon. So far I've only spoke to his nurse practitioner. So I see him next week.