SarahSleeve 170 Posted April 5, 2016 I've been focused on the sleeve from the start because someone close to me had it done. But then I realized I should consider all options. I know the surgeon/docs will discuss the differences and suggest the one they think would be best for my situation, but I'm just curious why you guys chose the way you did. Thanks Sent from my Nexus 5 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patd1007 4 Posted April 5, 2016 I chose the sleeve because it didn't have as many bad side affects. I didn't care if the weight came off a little slower. I didn't want my inners rerouted either. Sent from my XT1058 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted April 5, 2016 I chose the sleeve because I take a lot of supplements - most importantly Salmon oil for ADD, and with the sleeve I could continue to do so. I do not have reflux or anything like that which would have made bypass the better option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
165B445 188 Posted April 5, 2016 I too chose VSG from a family members results, I felt the bypass side effects especially anemia would work against my heart condition (already had my heart bypass) and I wanted slow weight results Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McButterpants 2,846 Posted April 5, 2016 For me, the bypass leads to malabsorption issues - that concerned me a little bit. Also, the sleeve was designed for severely overweight people as a stepping stone to bypass (they would perform the sleeve surgery on a severely obese person who was at risk for bypass - once they lost enough weight they would then have bypass surgery). In my mind, I thought "if the sleeve doesn't work, I could go the bypass route" and had that discussion with my surgeon - he agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lat72 38 Posted April 5, 2016 @@Christinamo7 could you tell me more about salmon oil for ADD? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted April 5, 2016 Because my surgeon suggested so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amandastearns 79 Posted April 5, 2016 Less likely for dumping, less Vitamins (typically), no rerouting of my organs, and I didn't have any comorbidites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taweedeegirl 68 Posted April 5, 2016 I asked a similar question. my doctor suggested I do the RNY because my grazing throughout the day and my addiction to sugar and I had to really think it over and do the research .. I don't have diabetes or acid reflux and Im under the impression that I'm obese but not "thaaaaat " obese .i always thought this was a last resort form of surgery these days ( no shade) they had scheduled me a date for the bypass but I decided to change it to the sleeve because that is what I initially wanted and I do not want my organs rerouted so now I'm waiting for a new date for my sleeve .. this whole journey has shown me my patience has become much better through this lengthy process .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted April 6, 2016 Five years ago when I had to make the decision, I was the only person having sleeve surgery. Our support group had about 75--100 people attending and I was the only one getting sleeved. I had the feeling that everyone in my support group felt sorry for me. After all, Gastric Bypass was "The Gold Standard" of WLS. I chose sleeve surgery because I could come home the same day. Period. I was needed at home and having sleeve surgery to gone for the least amount of time. Am I regretting my sleeve now 5 yrs later? nope--not one bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahSleeve 170 Posted April 6, 2016 Five years ago when I had to make the decision, I was the only person having sleeve surgery. Our support group had about 75--100 people attending and I was the only one getting sleeved. I had the feeling that everyone in my support group felt sorry for me. After all, Gastric Bypass was "The Gold Standard" of WLS. I chose sleeve surgery because I could come home the same day. Period. I was needed at home and having sleeve surgery to gone for the least amount of time. Am I regretting my sleeve now 5 yrs later? nope--not one bit. You went home same day? That's great! I'm hoping for a limited hospital stay. I prefer to recover at home once the serious complications are ruled out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katanne 215 Posted April 6, 2016 I prefer the VSG because I take a lot of medications - finding the right combination took years during which I couldn't work or go to school. Don't want to go through that again with the malabsorption issue with RNY if I don't have to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted April 6, 2016 @@Christinamo7 could you tell me more about salmon oil for ADD? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App *replied by private message so as to not bore the group. :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
