Originally Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass

[SummerEssence 130]

So today was my final appt. before my surgery September 7th, doctor went over labs with me and advised me my Hemoglobin is low and advised me to take 325mg's of Iron daily but all else is ok with lab, so we're ready to go on that note, but he also advised me about my past GERD's issue and stated he think I would benefit from having the Gastric Bypass instead of the sleeve since I have been having on and off issue with Acid Reflux and he said that if I currently have an issue with it and get sleeved it could get worse so he'd would be willing to do the Gastric Bypass on me that way I can avoid having to get a revision later, but mostly likely that would be the outcome if I'm sleeved, I really appreciate him telling me this because I don't want to have to repay for a revision I'd rather bypass all that if its going to be better for me in the long run. But nonetheless, I'm super excited and ready to get to Losing this weight and gain a healthy life style as I'm aware its just a tool but, I'm ready and I don't mind doing the work because I'm so sick of being sick and tired of being overweight. I've been thinking and going over in my head how this is a once in a lifetime thing and I tell myself GIRL you better get it right, and myself agree's LOL!

[Matt Z 4,140]

17 hours ago, SummerEssence said:

So today was my final appt. before my surgery September 7th, doctor went over labs with me and advised me my Hemoglobin is low and advised me to take 325mg's of Iron daily but all else is ok with lab, so we're ready to go on that note, but he also advised me about my past GERD's issue and stated he think I would benefit from having the Gastric Bypass instead of the sleeve since I have been having on and off issue with Acid Reflux and he said that if I currently have an issue with it and get sleeved it could get worse so he'd would be willing to do the Gastric Bypass on me that way I can avoid having to get a revision later, but mostly likely that would be the outcome if I'm sleeved, I really appreciate him telling me this because I don't want to have to repay for a revision I'd rather bypass all that if its going to be better for me in the long run. But nonetheless, I'm super excited and ready to get to Losing this weight and gain a healthy life style as I'm aware its just a tool but, I'm ready and I don't mind doing the work because I'm so sick of being sick and tired of being overweight. I've been thinking and going over in my head how this is a once in a lifetime thing and I tell myself GIRL you better get it right, and myself agree's LOL!

Nice to see other honest surgeons out there! Mine refused to do band to sleeve revisions and her reasonings were sound. So, band to bypass it was. I was grateful that she was so honest about why she wouldn't do the procedure.

[SummerEssence 130]

Yes I’m so thankful because I see so many people get the sleeve only to have a revision to bypass because the acid reflux is so bad and I’d rather not have to repay for that if the doctor know this will only get worse if your already acidic prone.

[Frustr8 7,886]

@ ellie123 just had revision surgery yesterday, after being told her surgeon in Texas he normally,would keep her 2-3 days, she got dismissed today, feeling great , on her way home. I have my,own RnY in 13 days, and her great,results greatly encourage me. This will rid my GERD monster of his sway,over my life, my last reservation cobwebs just got brushed away. Lets go for it, Summer Essence, good for ME,good for YOU. 😛🍀😛

[Frustr8 7,886]

Hey @ Summer Essence, how are things going for you? Almost a month post for you, today is my one month surgiversity. Not doing too great!

[Screwballski 540]

I took the risk of band to sleeve revision with pre-band history of GERD and it played out well. I’m very thankful. I knew it could have gone either way but I also knew there were options if it didn’t work out. I’m not on a PPI and I have no issues. Its an individual choice that requires a lot of thought. I felt very calm and confident in doing so. My surgeon advised me to have a bypass but left the final decision in my hands.