dke 26 Posted June 25, 2016 I have been waiting and agonizing over the question of which procedure to go with...gastric sleeve or RNY. I was mentally ready for VSG and have done nutrition counseling, psych evaluation and teaching courses in surgeon's office. Lab work all done and everything looks great except TSH. My synthroid needs adjusted then labs rechecked before I can proceed. 4 week delay then submit to bc/bs. My surgeon is suggesting I consider RNY because it is the surest way to meet my goal of 135#. I have about 70# to lose. BMI 35.4 with 2 Co morbidities: sleep apnea and hypertension. I am very active with crossfit and spin classes and the occasional 5k run. 61 years old. Just seems to be a problem of Portion Control. Which would you ladies recommend? VSG or RNY? Final labs to be done in 3 wks. Sent from my SM-S920L using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted June 25, 2016 VSG ... You have 1/2 of the weight I have and my surgeon recommended sleeve. I would not want to deal with malabsorption with RNY. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniotra 298 Posted June 25, 2016 Do you have any issues with acid reflux? If so, RNY is probably a better choice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dke 26 Posted June 25, 2016 VSG ... You have 1/2 of the weight I have and my surgeon recommended sleeve. I would not want to deal with malabsorption with RNY. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dke 26 Posted June 25, 2016 Good point. Guess I will be on Vitamins anyway though, won't I? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dke 26 Posted June 25, 2016 I am on omiperazole daily for reflux now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted June 25, 2016 Good point. Guess I will be on Vitamins anyway though, won't I?Yes - but usually just regular vitamins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dke 26 Posted June 25, 2016 You had no prob with "leaks" or gastric reflux? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rimmarrufo 44 Posted June 26, 2016 VSG ... You have 1/2 of the weight I have and my surgeon recommended sleeve. I would not want to deal with malabsorption with RNY. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App How I decide is that in diabetic and the RNY would be better for me But if you don't have diabetes do the sleeve. I have been waiting and agonizing over the question of which procedure to go with...gastric sleeve or RNY. I was mentally ready for VSG and have done nutrition counseling, psych evaluation and teaching courses in surgeon's office. Lab work all done and everything looks great except TSH. My synthroid needs adjusted then labs rechecked before I can proceed. 4 week delay then submit to bc/bs. My surgeon is suggesting I consider RNY because it is the surest way to meet my goal of 135#. I have about 70# to lose. BMI 35.4 with 2 Co morbidities: sleep apnea and hypertension. I am very active with crossfit and spin classes and the occasional 5k run. 61 years old. Just seems to be a problem of Portion Control. Which would you ladies recommend? VSG or RNY? Final labs to be done in 3 wks. Sent from my SM-S920L using the BariatricPal App Mrs. Marrufo Phone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
