laristic22 0 Posted April 18, 2019 What's the best option. Having this done in July need to decide.. Dr said hes 50/50... Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthy_life2 8,324 Posted April 18, 2019 These links may help Bypass vs Sleeve https://www.obesitycoverage.com/gastric-bypass-vs-gastric-sleeve-surgery/ Click the top procedures tab to research https://www.obesitycoverage.com/category/weight-loss-surgeries/ My personal thoughts. I have the sleeve. I lost 120 in six months. The rate and amount of weight loss can be different than what the statistics say. I liked that my intestines are not altered. The only draw back is many of us don’t get dumping syndrome. If sugar is an issue you may want to investigate a procedure( like bypass) where your intestines are altered and sugar will cause dumping. Whatever procedure you choose it all comes down to following your plan and behavior change. Bariatrics is not the easy way out. Its work. 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New&Improved 1,780 Posted April 18, 2019 2 hours ago, laristic22 said: What's the best option. Having this done in July need to decide.. Dr said hes 50/50... Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app Depends on your own personal situation but the bypass is the more aggressive and better for long term weight loss. There numerous pages to read but one thing I must say is SLEEVE can cause reflux or GERD where bypass will fix it and many patient's end up having to be converted from SLEEVE to bypass anyway. I'm choosing bypass because it will help me as it's more restrictive and reduces absorption of calories but there's alot of scientific information out there! So Goodluck! 1 allies journey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froufrou 678 Posted April 18, 2019 Bypass. I've had both and bypass is working much better for me. Much more restriction, no hunger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nursenays 57 Posted April 19, 2019 I had bypass due to having GERD. I follow the diet to a T mostly and never feel full or restriction. The few times I’ve eaten something sweet or not on plan, no dumping or any discomfort. I’m pretty discouraged because feeling full on a small amount was my intention with having surgery. I eat my dense Protein first, etc so I’m just a rare case. Since I do follow the plan I’m down 49 pounds since December 3. Do a ton of research. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Briswife15 890 Posted April 19, 2019 I had bypass because I suffered from GERD prior to surgery. It's gone now, as is my type 2 diabetes. The sleeve may make GERD worse. Bypass is considered the "Gold Standard " but there are many, many successful sleevers here. Do lots of reading of the posts here. Good information is available. Good luck!Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New&Improved 1,780 Posted April 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, Briswife15 said: I had bypass because I suffered from GERD prior to surgery. It's gone now, as is my type 2 diabetes. The sleeve may make GERD worse. Bypass is considered the "Gold Standard " but there are many, many successful sleevers here. Do lots of reading of the posts here. Good information is available. Good luck! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app Exactly what my Dr said BYPASS is best for diabetes2 sufferers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites