Starting my bariatric journey- choosing the right surgery

[xoxococojay 842]

Hi guys,

I'm jay. I'm just starting my wls journey. I've interviewed several amazing doctors in my area. But i'm still struggling to decide what surgery option is best for me. I'm torn between the sleeve and gastric bypass. One dr. Recommended the sleeve for me, and another recommended the bypass.

So with that said i wanted to hear from everyone. How did you decide which surgery was best for you?

If you're already post op what side effects did you have, if any?

I just want to know exactly what to expect.

Thank you all in advance for taking the time to read this and answer any of my questions. Best of luck to all of you on your journey.

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[Pescador 1,374]

I think you need to find a surgeon you trust and trust HIS advice. We are not experts on medical advice at all. That being said the reason my husband waited fifteen years for WL surgery, the sleeve, is because it is less invasive and scary. Good luck!!! He is down 100 lbs and happy, three years out.

[xoxococojay 842]

Thanks. So far i'm leaning towards the sleeve because it is less invasive.

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[Smdnght28 69]

I'm in the same boat as you. My surgeon seems to lean on bypass for all his patients beachside you lose weight quicker supposedly but I'm comfortable with the sleeve because it's less invasive.

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[xoxococojay 842]

@@Smdnght28 i went to a wls seminar and they said that in the end you losr the same amount of weight with both procedures. They said that some people with bypass start to regain some of the weight and some people with the sleeve continue to lose weight so it balances out.

( i hope that helps)

For me at least, i'm terrified of dumping syndrome so i'm not sure about bypass.

Do you know when you're going to have your surgery yet? I say trust your gut, if you think the sleeve is better for you, do some more research and consider that.

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[sleeveisa 333]

The key for me wad less invasive, I already have other medical devices implants and didn't want the band. My surgery date is Oct 19 and I can't wait. What ever you decide best of luck.

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[Smdnght28 69]

@@Smdnght28 i went to a wls seminar and they said that in the end you losr the same amount of weight with both procedures. They said that some people with bypass start to regain some of the weight and some people with the sleeve continue to lose weight so it balances out.

( i hope that helps)

For me at least, i'm terrified of dumping syndrome so i'm not sure about bypass.

Do you know when you're going to have your surgery yet? I say trust your gut, if you think the sleeve is better for you, do some more research and consider that.

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No not yet I'm thinking after the holidays so maybe January.

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[xoxococojay 842]

Lucky. I hope all goes well. I think mine will be around February or march

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[xoxococojay 842]

@@sleeveisa congrats!!! It's literally right around the corner. I hope all goes well.

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