Newbie, so confused gastric bypass vs sleeve

[shelbys mom 70]

How common is it for a person that has,a lower BMI to have gastric bypass?

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[Tayfusion304 39]

I believe you have to have two or more co morbidities in order to qualify and have at least a bmi of 35 that's what my insurance policy states

[shelbys mom 70]

I believe you have to have two or more co morbidities in order to qualify and have at least a bmi of 35 that's what my insurance policy states

TAYFUSION304

It is 35 BMI (which i am) and one comorbidity. But I thought typically a person with a higher bmi are more apt to go with gastric bypass. Had my surgeon consult today, and be ause of acid reflux he said I could do the GB instead of the sleeve. Not sure what to do, but I know forsure Im concerned about the reflux that is typical after the sleeve

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[Tayfusion304 39]

I was going for the sleeve but because of being a diabetic and having gerd, I'm going with GB. Generally, people with higher bmi's so go with GB or DDswitch. Mine is 42 so.... I definitely don't want to have worse acid reflux and I want the greatest chance of getting rid of diabetes. Plus, I hear about about a lot of people being revised from lap band or the sleeve to RNY and I don't want to have to get anything revised!

[shelbys mom 70]

TAYFUSION304

I agree with you I dont want any revision. Im leaning toward the bypass, now after talking to the surgeon.

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[tanyamann32 84]

I having mini gastric bypass surgery and my BMI is 38 pre -opp.

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[reeniemay 64]

I having mini gastric bypass surgery and my BMI is 38 pre -opp.

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What is a mini-bypass? I've heard this term before and I'm unsure of how the procedure is different than RNY or Sleeve? I can probably google it I'm just lazy lol

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[Djmohr 6,965]

If you are already struggling with gerd, bypass cures it. I had a severe case of gerd where I coughed everyday for over a year.

I was on the max dose of Nexium and no where to go if I had the sleeve and it was an issue so I decided to go bypass.

I have not had gerd or even a simple case of heartburn. I can eat things I never could before.

Reflux was the reason I chose bypass and I am so thankful I did. I did not want to go through this twice.