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Sleeve or bypass? I still can't make my mind up.

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Sleeve or bypass? I still can't make my mind up.


I'm preop for the RNY gastric bypass. I personally can't have the sleeve because I have severe GERD and that can make it worse. Has your doctor recommended one over the other? You can research pros and cons of each surgery. I was told with the bypass I will lose more than the sleeve and be better in the long term. Everyone is different. Keep educating yourself and get all the info you can to help with the decision. Good luck! Let us know what you decide! [emoji3]


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I'm preop for the RNY gastric bypass. I personally can't have the sleeve because I have severe GERD and that can make it worse. Has your doctor recommended one over the other? You can research pros and cons of each surgery. I was told with the bypass I will lose more than the sleeve and be better in the long term. Everyone is different. Keep educating yourself and get all the info you can to help with the decision. Good luck! Let us know what you decide! [emoji3]



Thank u! I see GERD on here a lot. What is that?
My doc recommended the sleeve but I've been told by ppl who have had the RNY that's a better choice. When I called my surgeons office they said it was pretty much up to me and wat I'm comfortable with. Idk I'm so torn lol. I just want to lose all the weight I need to.


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GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease. People often suffer heartburn or have acid indigestion as a result.

RNY gastric bypass removes most of your stomach and re-arranges your intestines and you'll be on Vitamins for the rest of your life because your body will not be able to absorb the nutrients it needs due to the changes to your digestive tract.

Gastric sleeve only cuts out 85% of your stomach, but otherwise leaves your digestive tract alone. You'll probably be on vitamins for at least the first six months since you'll be limited by your small stomach, but eventually you'll be able to get what you need from food with little to no supplementation.

People lose faster on bypass, but after one year out, the weight loss is about the same for both procedures.

There is no "better choice" - there's only what's the best choice for you. If you are over 50 BMI, have GERD, and/or have an addiction to sugar, bypass is often recommended. If you don't have any of those issues, usually sleeve is recommended.

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