How’d you Choose? Sleeve v.s. Bypass?

[FluffySaysForkIt! 823]

I am having RNY since I have GERD issues. However, even without that issue, I would have pushed for the RNY for myself. I just felt it was the best option for me in resolving my severe sleep apnea, high blood pressure and avoiding the diabetes that runs in my immediate family.

It really comes down to a personal choice between yourself and your surgeon.

There are LOTS of very successful, inspiring people on this board who have done well with either surgery!

[VeeAurora 54]

My surgeon is letting me decide, but he said if it was up to him he’d be leaning towards the bypass because of my BMI being very high and the bypass tends to be more effective for morbidly obese people.

I’m sure I could probably do just as well with the sleeve, and it being less invasive is tempting, but I see quite a bit of people going from sleeve to bypass for different reasons and I only want to do this once. So bypass scheduled for 05/13

[Frustr8 7,886]

And now the May 2019s are starting to show up. A warm friendly welcome to both of you. I am an RnY of 6 1/2 months, had some setbacks but I do not regret the choice I made. For me it was the very best, and as I lose weight, getting fitter and healthier, I can only be grateful that my past is behind me!

[sjblevins 4]

Got good news today I’m scheduled for Bypass on April 25, 21 Years. Starting a New chapter in life. Looking forward to a New Season and Awesome Journey. I’m truly thankful and grateful.

[TheJuice202 63]

I'm eligible to get either .... my gut no pun intended just told me to go for the bypass. That and i've met quite a few people who did the sleeve but ended up getting it revised to a bypass later on

Gastric Bypass for me it is. I kind of wish my insurance covered the duodenal switch tho.

Edited May 6, 2019 by TheJuice202

[New&Improved 1,780]

19 minutes ago, TheJuice202 said:

I'm eligible to get either .... my gut no put intended just told me to go for the bypass. That and i've met quite a few people who did the sleeve but ended up getting it revised to a bypass later on

Gastric Bypass for me it is. I kind of wish my insurance covered the duodenal switch tho.

Same as you I chose bypass as it's the best and more aggressive and was unable to get DS

[bpaster17 3]

I chose the sleeve because that is what my dr picked for me. I only have 48 lbs to lose now. And I’m 65 and can follow a plan, just have a bad hip and neck so fast exercise kills me. I’m loving my new tool.

[acovi08 0]

Sleeve to by pass revision? How? They pull your stomach out.