Another year......will 2018 be THE YEAR?!

KDiddy0312 · December 22, 2017

Hello all,

I've been debating on the sleeve vs bypass for many years. My younger brother got the sleeve and he's doing amazing. He stated his surgeon told him the bypass was too risky for his bmi.

So, with my brother taking the plunge he has inspired me to get a hold of my weight and not let it control me any longer. I haven't been to a class or seminar yet, but honestly I'm terrified of what people will say. Like I took the easy way out or or you don't need surgery. Idk if I should be thinking bypass or sleeve?

I'm writing this to get any pros and cons and really just any helpful insights. Did anyone's spouse have issue with them getting surgery?

Jd101 · December 25, 2017

i have been looking into getting wls for about a year now. I have a couple of family members who are 2 years post op and are doing great. They both had the bypass. At first I was one of them people who thought I would be taking the easy way out. As you read and do lots of research, you will find that it's really not the easy way out. It is a tool and you have to work just as hard as the 'tool' does. It's a huge lifestyle change, but one for the better. Don't let what other people say affect your decisions. You have to do it for you.

I have decided to go the sleeve route because I don't like the idea of having anything rerouted. Should be setting a date sometime in Jan. My insurance doesn't cover wls here so I had to start looking at other options. While doing so it has opened up a lot more information abt wls in general. This site is very helpful as well and gives a lot of personal experiences.

Sorry for the long post. Best of luck in whatever route you decide.