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Wondering which one you chose and why?

And any complication ?

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https://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/gastric-sleeve-vs-bypass.html

I am a sleeve almost 6 years out and maintaining. Less invasive and less chance of dumping syndrome. No complications.

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Wondering which one you chose and why?
And any complication ?

I had severe GERD. If you have any reflux the risk it will get worse with sleeve is very high. So RNY for me.

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I had GERD before surgery, so it was a no-brainer: RNY. I've been very happy with my choice - no complications.

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Sleeve cuz that is what the doctor said is best for me! No regrets or issues

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I needed to have a revision after my 11 year old lap band slipped. I thought I wanted a sleeve, but when the surgeon explained about the risk of GERD after a sleeve I went with the RNY, since I had GERD before I got my lap band.

The RNY isn't really any more invasive than the sleeve-actually is it theoretically reversible, unlike the sleeve where they remove 80% if your stomach. And the threat of dumping syndrome has aided me in not eating any sugary foods, which I consider to be a plus rather than a minus.

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19 minutes ago, JRT Mom said:

I needed to have a revision after my 11 year old lap band slipped. I thought I wanted a sleeve, but when the surgeon explained about the risk of GERD after a sleeve I went with the RNY, since I had GERD before I got my lap band.

The RNY isn't really any more invasive than the sleeve-actually is it theoretically reversible, unlike the sleeve where they remove 80% if your stomach. And the threat of dumping syndrome has aided me in not eating any sugary foods, which I consider to be a plus rather than a minus.

How long is the actual surgery for rny? And after how do u feel ?

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How long is the actual surgery for rny? And after how do u feel ?
Everyone different. I was in good shape going into mine, walked and drank like I was supposed to and had very little pain at all, home the next day and no pain in a couple days once the gas pains went away. surgery was an hour and a half or so.

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My surgeon recommends the sleeve to everyone under normal circumstances unless they have GERD. If I had GERD I would have gotten a bypass. No complications, very pleased.

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42 minutes ago, JessLess said:

My surgeon recommends the sleeve to everyone under normal circumstances unless they have GERD. If I had GERD I would have gotten a bypass. No complications, very pleased.

Amazing and the sleeve is working for you and less complications?

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In our province of Manitoba, the government offers the RNYGB as the gold standard of care, and the sleeve only if that isn’t an option. I ended up with the RNYGB and am a month out. As this procedure is covered by our provincial healthcare the assumption is that going into surgery one assumes that s/hé will wake up having had the RNYGB but it might have been a sleeve if the liver wasn’t shrunken enough or there was another issue.

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50 minutes ago, chalcrow said:

In our province of Manitoba, the government offers the RNYGB as the gold standard of care, and the sleeve only if that isn’t an option. I ended up with the RNYGB and am a month out. As this procedure is covered by our provincial healthcare the assumption is that going into surgery one assumes that s/hé will wake up having had the RNYGB but it might have been a sleeve if the liver wasn’t shrunken enough or there was another issue.

Thank u . I was given the choice I guess because of possible scar tissues from previous c sections and a abdominal cyst removal as well just really scared of getting gerd and I like the option of reversible in bad circumstances.

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4 hours ago, Socee said:

How long is the actual surgery for rny? And after how do u feel ?

I know this wasn't directed at me, but I don't think it's been answered yet . My RNY took a little over an hour (revisions generally take longer than that, though). I had an easy recovery and very little pain with it.

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Sleeve. Didn't need to lose as much weight as some, no history of reflux. 7 mo out, no complications, ahead of schedule.

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9 hours ago, Socee said:

Amazing and the sleeve is working for you and less complications?

Yes. I have lost almost 90 lbs. and am still losing very slowly a year and a half out. The only thing, and I would hardly call it a complication, is mild Constipation, so I eat 3 prunes every morning with Breakfast. It works. I'm thrilled with the whole experience.

I can't say LESS complications because I have only had the one procedure. I would have had either.

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