Bullied into the Sleeve

[tonibella21 7]

So I’m super excited that I have my surgery date... April 16th!! I do have one thing I want to talk about. The few people I have talked to have tried convincing me into getting the sleeve. They all have various reasons but it’s bothering me! I don’t know what the real motive is for this.

[plumptofit 6]

Same here. People have told me that the RNY is far more high risk than the sleeve, how it’s the most dangerous surgery out of all of them. But I’m not going to let that steer me away from getting the bypass. It’s really the most successful one for people combating diabetes.

[Good Molly 17]

I wish i would of gotten sleeve

[tonibella21 7]

Same here. People have told me that the RNY is far more high risk than the sleeve, how it’s the most dangerous surgery out of all of them. But I’m not going to let that steer me away from getting the bypass. It’s really the most successful one for people combating diabetes.

Thank you for that. I don’t like when ppl make me feel like I’m making a mistake. This isn’t something to choose lightly.

[BMC blogger 38]

I wish i would of gotten sleeve

Why? I’m pre-op getting ready for bypass due to GERD and it been kind of haunting me. Curious why you’d switch.

[tonibella21 7]

Im curious too BMC. Can you tell me more??

[Meryline 546]

2 hours ago, BMC blogger said:

Why? I’m pre-op getting ready for bypass due to GERD and it been kind of haunting me. Curious why you’d switch.

If you have GERD, the sleeve should not be an option for you. Several people have had to convert their sleeve to a bypass because of GERD, so if you are already struggling, I would not consider the sleeve.

[Apple203 1,314]

Between surgeon appointments, I learned that I have a sliding hiatal hernia and GERD, and I fully expected my surgeon to switch me over to RNY, but he said I'll be fine with sleeve -- the the hernia, fix the GERD.

[Hopep4673 120]

8 hours ago, Good Molly said:

I wish i would of gotten sleeve

Why?? I am curious... what did you get??

[Mattymatt 491]

There are horror stories for the sleeve, bypass, lap-band, douodenal switch, etc. The bottom line is that the horror story is usually only telling one side. Do not let anyone bully you into any one of these options. You have to do it because you want to do it: that is the only way it will work. Your best chance of success is to follow the post-surgery prescription to a 'T'. There may be an adjustment period and you may feel like less than yourself for a while afterwards but these are adjustments, not complications. If you follow the advice of your surgeon, the chances of serious complications are a mere fraction of a percent, or statistically insignificant. The bottom line is this is a serious undertaking and you should be mentally prepared for it. Of the surgeries out there, I believe the lap band is really the one that has the most serious of potential complications - this is why it is not done so much and falling out of favor.

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,004]

It is natural human behavior to talk up the option I have chosen (and notice the good commentaries about it) and do the opposite for the ones I didn’t chose. For example, when I decided to get the lap band, I remember I saw forums devoted to beople getting it out,replaced. I ignored them. It worked well for a while - but now I am ON the forum to get it replaced!

Seems to me on these forums, people mostly avoid the pitfalls of that tribal approach humans are wired to take! Just do your research, and yes - follow the post-surgery rules.

[BMC blogger 38]

Between surgeon appointments, I learned that I have a sliding hiatal hernia and GERD, and I fully expected my surgeon to switch me over to RNY, but he said I'll be fine with sleeve -- the the hernia, fix the GERD.

So interesting. I have GERD and a hiatal hernia too. My surgeon is planning to repair but still said RNY was the better approach. I was kind of wishing he’d tell me I was a candidate for sleeve.

[SuzyQutie 63]

My surgeon let me choose which I wanted. I voted for the bypass.

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[RunningLibrarian 17]

My surgeon said she wouldn't choose for me. So when I explained my reasons for wanting RNY (I already have horrible GERD, bmi over 40 and a family history of diabetes -- tho I am just prediabetic)... she agreed it was a wise choice for me.

[AceBlaque 17]

Good morning, hope all is well with everyone. While trying to make the same decision as many of you have faced just over two years ago, my surgeon convinced me to go with the sleeve instead of any of the other procedures. Myself, I wanted the bypass so that I would not have to repeat another bariatric surgery if possible. My doctor stated the success rates with the sleeve alone and that there was always an opportunity to revise to a complete duodenal switch if the sleeve was unsuccessful. Two years post op from the sleeve, many of my comorbities came back with a vengeance even though I followed my orders of eating and exercising to a T. After consulting with my surgeon once again he recommended revising to the DS. I was excited and started the process for a revisional but knew this time would require more of a fight due to the requirements placed by my insurance. After overcoming many insurance obstacles, I have been granted the revision to the Duodenal Switch. I want you to know that you have various options for the procedure in which you choose and just wanted you to be aware of the insurance requirements if you need a revisional later due to your procedure not working. Some insurances will only allow one bariatric procedure per lifetime, as did mine. If you choose the sleeve like I did originally and it works(like it does for MANY individuals) you are great! But if it doesn't work (as unfortunate as it was for me) you have the option to take the next step later. During the submission to your insurance it can be submitted as the first surgery to a two part procedure(duodenal switch), that would allow your surgeon to perform the sleeve alone during the first operation and if the second part to the DS was needed after two years, a revisional could be made without a denial from your insurance. I'm sure that no matter what decision you are making, it will be a great one because each option is a step further in you achieving the better health you want and DESERVE. I hope this helps someone so that they have as many tools as possible to make the best decision for their life and lifestyle. Blessings to each of you, Happy Holidays!!

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