calicotrixie 34 Posted January 28, 2020 Has anyone on here regretted their decision to have the sleeve? 1 AZhiker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
athea.lei 8 Posted January 28, 2020 I haven't had surgery just yet. I've met with my surgeon back in November and I told him I wanted the sleeve, but just a couple of days ago I've been considering the RnY bypass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Losingit2018 1,170 Posted January 28, 2020 I did but I am not typical. I knew in my heart that the bypass would have been a better surgery for me from the start. I feared the malabsorption and possible complications from bypass so I opted for the sleeve. never experienced gerd in my life. Until after my sleeve. about 1 year post sleeve I had gerd and a hiatal hernia. Ended up having to revise to bypass. Some of the things that made me think hard about having the bypass in the beginning was that I did not want to have to do surgery twice. having said that, there are many people that do just fine and are successful with the sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessLess 1,163 Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) No regrets at all. It wasn't all easy, but it wasn't all that hard either. I've not had any complications from the surgery and my lifestyle is a lot better. Edited January 28, 2020 by JessLess 1 Krimsonbutterflies reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnTaylorsFan 4 Posted January 28, 2020 Definitely do not regret a thing. Best decision I have ever made. I only wish I would have done it sooner. 2 RSMKEM and arrivan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Tylo 1,399 Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, JessLess said: No regrets at all. It wasn't all easy, but it wasn't all that hard either. I've not had any complications from the surgery and my lifestyle is a lot better. Same as above best decision i ever made - IT saved my life 2 JessLess and Doing.this.for.me. reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brent701 438 Posted January 28, 2020 I only regret not doing it sooner. The quality of life improvements have been amazing. 2 Doing.this.for.me. and MarvelGirl25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatboyslim1 204 Posted January 28, 2020 I also regret my delay. Should have done it a few years ago. Crazy improvement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BayougirlMrsS 3,935 Posted January 28, 2020 Best 14K i ever spent.... and would do it again and again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brent701 438 Posted January 28, 2020 Dont forget it on your taxes!!! 1 1 Deedee12 and asnirak reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BayougirlMrsS 3,935 Posted January 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Brent701 said: Dont forget it on your taxes!!! i can do that? helllll yes Damn i knew i like you for a reason...... hehehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brent701 438 Posted January 28, 2020 https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/health-care/can-i-claim-medical-expenses-on-my-taxes/L1htkVqq9 Disclaimer: This does not constitute as tax advice 1 1 Uomograsso and BayougirlMrsS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eporter 69 Posted January 28, 2020 I'm only 6 weeks out but I'm so excited about having had the sleeve! I'm only 28lbs down so far but there is a difference in how I feel for sure. I don't regret it and I pray I never grow to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cherylmilla 160 Posted January 28, 2020 No regrets, it saved my life and gave me a new start. This girl huffed and puffed down the block, to her car, and is not preparing to do a race and does 6 to 8 miles in a day. Aside from typical pain at the big incision (where the stomach comes out), I've been blessed with no complications and haven't gotten sick once yet. Yes, I've had uncomfortable bloating, and some times feel nauseated (mostly my Vitamins, which I'm changing) but that's all. It's been such a tremendous blessing, but it's truly a personal decision. All I can suggest is to educate yourself, listen to your surgeon and nutritionist and, if you make the choice, don't let others get you down. 1 DaisyChainOz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calicotrixie 34 Posted January 28, 2020 Thanks!!! I got goosebumps reading all your responses.. I’m having the sleeve done in 7 days. I really needed these comments! 4 1 eporter, breavsg, JessLess and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites