Can I change my surgery?

[Janelle m 0]

So I have my surgery date June 3rd, and I’m getting gastric bypass but I feel like it will be too much for me. Would I be able to change to the sleeve instead? Help!

[Hop_Scotch 1,634]

Talk to your surgeon. Your insurance company too if their approval was specific to bypass.

Presumably your surgeon gave you some options based on your personal circumstances. Hopefully you don't already have acid reflux or GERD for which the bypass may be the best option.

[OKC Revision 3]

I had a revision on 4.20 and initially I was going to have a sleeve revision - I changed my mind to bypass and glad I did! I had severe GERD and a hernia and I have never felt better...am also losing the excess weight I gained back.

[catwoman7 11,234]

is there a chance this could just be pre-surgery jitters? If so, that's extremely common....I get that way before every surgery I've had!

I think you'll be happy with either surgery. If you are very serious about wanting to change, check with your surgeon - although it's possible it could delay your surgery if it has to go back through the insurance approval process.

what's the reason for wanting to change? They're both good surgeries - and eating plans and recovery times are pretty much the same. I had bypass and have been very happy with it - I'd make the same decision today.

[ChubRub 1,709]

As someone who has had much success with the bypass, I would say get the bypass!!!!! LOL!!! Seriously, it's amazing!!!! However, if you really want to switch, just talk to your surgeon about it. Might need to re-do the insurance approval, etc, as well!

[Kris77 1,539]

I had the sleeve and hiatal hernia repair. I’m 3 years post surgery and have been maintaining for at least two years. I am very happy with my results.
I just started getting a little heartburn. Not sure if it’s from the sleeve or not. With that being said. If I knew 100% that I’d get heartburn then I would have done the bypass. All in all, I don’t get this every day and even when I do get it, 1 tums does the trick immediately.
Talk to your surgeon about the difference and what would be a good fit for you. Everyone is different.
I know so many people who have been successful with both sleeve and bypass.

[kristieshannon 1,677]

I had the sleeve as well, and also had hiatal hernia repair. I’m 21 months post op. I’m maintaining at below my initial goal weight. I have occasional (once a month, if that) heartburn easily treated with a Tums. You’ll successful people who had either surgery. Work with your team to determine which will be best for you.

[lizonaplane 1,613]

I'm torn between sleeve and bypass too. My surgeon and my psychopharmacologist want me to get sleeve to ensure I can absorb my psych meds, but I'm worried about GERD and weight regain, and not losing enough weight. I am hoping to get a second opinion, but I'll have to do that soon.