Duodenal VS Sleeve

[Mnhcb 2]

I’m one week out from surgery and my husband and best friend are making menhavwbsecond thoughts. They have no idea they both agree. My husband says I’ve had enough surgeries during my lifetime from car accidents and complications post car accident. I’ve also have a history of sepsis (infection) every time I get opens up for surgery. He know what I went through with all that.ni think he’s just afraid of what could happen or me not pulling through this time ans my friend said likewise. I really and and nee this surgery but now I feel like I’m second guessing myself. My initial plan was to have the sleev but the doctor takes me into duodenal switch because it’s less likely for weight gain. I agreed but also has second thoughts about that particular lad surgery just because of all the additional nutrients you malabsorption va the other surgeries. In my head I was also think duodenal would allow me to lose weight faster than the sleeve. Then again i don’t want to loose too much I don’t want to be looking too skinny from excessive weight lost from duodenal (CW 232 GW 150-160). Although not reversible the sleeve is less invasive and not switching around parts. Then again I’ve had a gastric ballon (obera ballon) and maybe lost 10 pound at most so that was also my reasoning for wanting duodenal switch more aggressive than sleeve as to me the obera balloonMimics restriction just like sleeve but it’s temporary.

As you can see I’m a week out from surgery and all over the place. HELP!!!

Has anyone that is slightly obese or obese who has extremely hard time losing weight even with diet or excercise had success from the sleeve? How fast did you lose weight?

[KatFight 207]

Hi. I can’t answer what is best for you medically but I can answer with my experience. I had gastric sleeve on 12/28/2017. My starting weight at consultation was 299 lbs. Before liquid pre-op diet, I was 286 lbs. Before surgery I was 277 lbs. I’m now 241 lbs. So, I’ve lost an average of 10-11 lbs. per month. I’m happy with that; although every now and then, a surge of weight loss would be nice. lol

I’m very happy with the surgery and where I am so far. It must be difficult to be where you are right now. Ultimately, you need to do what is right for you for whatever the reason. If you feel pushed in the direction of duodenal switch and you don’t feel that’s right for you, please call your surgeon and tell him.

Self-care is truly important and the best gift you can give yourself is being true to you. Prayers and best wishes. 🌻