what made you decide on the RNY ?

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I revised from the lapband to bypass.

[Mocca 3]

I also wanted a sleeve initially, but my Dr recommended a bypass because I am revising from a lap band. According to him, new data shows that folks with lap band revisions do much better with a bypass then with a sleeve.

He did not discuss the reflux issue, but I had terrible reflux from a slipped band, and I never want to go through that again.

Also, in the unlikely circumstance that something is terribly wrong, a bypass can be undone -- all the original parts are still there. With a sleeve, the extra part of your stomach is actually removed. That is my thinking anyway.

I keep thinking that the sleeve may be a bit like the lap band, something new that does not work for a lot of people in the long run -- kind of like the band. Perhaps not -- time will tell.

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[beachwalker4rny 95]

I wanted the sleeve originally. After an EGD my Dr. said he could only offer me the RNY. I trusted him so I went with it. I am so thankful that I did. I have no GERD anymore, I am off the Omeprazole. I have lost 64 lbs and for the first time in 20 years I am under 200 lbs! My bypass was done in Jan.

Edit: my name for this group was made before I knew I was not going to be getting the sleeve.

Edited April 25, 2016 by beachwalker4vsg

[~Pam~64~ 15]

My Dr. Suggested yje RNY due to how much weight I need to loose

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