kelsey

Just like with anything in life, if you are not comfortable and trusting of these people, be good to yourself. See if you can find someone else. Kelsey

Thank you to everyone who posted. You all helped in making me realize I need to go for a second opinion before deciding anything. Thanks again! Kelsey

I'm in Central NJ. I had a consult with Dr. Nicholas Berta in Florham Park.

I want to thank all of you who replied. You have all given me more information to consider. Still haven't made a decision. I just wish there was more data on the sleeve as there is with the gastric bypass. On top of that, and I know this is going to sound crazy, but I was looking forward to the dumping syndrome. No I don't like pain, I just want my body to help me say no to all the crap I keep eating. I don't mean to eat all the carbs and sugars, but it's like an addiction. Does this make sense to anyone other than me? Kelsey

How did you get over the fact that you were not going to get the surgery you wanted but instead got the sleeve? I have been thinking about the bypass for 8 years. (long time, I know). I really haven't see much on the sleeve. This site at least seems to provide a way of talking with others one on one so to speak. How long did you wait to before deciding to have the sleeve?

Went to surgeon last week for consultation for Gastric Bypass. I have been wanting this for about 8 years. Had to wait due to insurance companies. Anyway, it was highly recommended that I get the Sleeve instead. Ok................What? Never saw this coming. I have some serious hernia's to contend with that the doctor feels will, in the end be easier for me to deal with if I have the sleeve. He said we could go in with the premise of doing the gastric bypass, but truly feels based on what he see's with the hernia's that he will have to do the sleeve. The idea of having the sleeve scares me so much. Why would I want to remove part of a healthy organ. I liked the idea of the bypass as nothing would actually be removed. I am so confused as to what to do. I am now halted in the whole process because of this. I guess my question to all of you would be, has anyone else had this happen to them. You know, going in wanting the bypass and getting the sleeve instead? And if so, how was it the you where able to process the information to get to the point of being ok to have the sleeve done. I would appreciate any feedback that you can provide. Thanks.