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Because of this post, I decided to research Dr. Zavalza. The whole entire team is Amazing! So after years of trying to decide on the right one I set my date with him and I am super confident I made the right choice!

I felt the same way leaving the sleeve support groups, etc. I was so freaked out about the rerouting process of the bypass but now that my surgery is 15 days away I'm just excited! If it helps my surgeon said he can fix a leak /problem better in the bypass than sleeve. :-)

I know how you feel I am utterly bummed I can't, or should I say, shouldn't have the sleeve. I have been doing research on the sleeve for a year blindly ignoring the fact that I have pretty severe gerd. I would be setting myself up for a very hard recovery and even harder life post op if I continue to lie to myself and my doctor about my reflux. After reading these threads, I have chosen to take the correct path and choosing what will be successful not what I want. I want the sleeve... Cheaper! More popular!
However.....I NEED the RNY. I feel sad, now I'm moving from all the sleeve forums, and the sleeve FB groups and the sleeve thus and that, to joining the RNY pre-op family. Feels scary but in the long run, I do not want to harm myself or my success by making a dumb decision for something I want instead of what will be safer for me in the long run.
(I am a self paid patient who will be going to mexico)

I too had a severe case of Gerd prior to surgery and I went in wanting the sleeve for all the same reasons you mentioned. When I was told that RNY was the best surgery for me I actually got a second and third opinion.
Every doctor told me I would be making a huge mistake to have the sleeve given my Gerd situation. I actually have psoriatic arthritis and my spine has been deteriorating since I was in my early 30s. It had nothing to do with Calcium deficiencies. I have had 5 back surgeries and am looking at another in the coming months.
Here is the thing RNY has literally given me my life back. I take the calcium that is perscribed to me and have my labs checked regularly,
The folks that struggle with malabsorption are the folks that do not take their Vitamins and do not follow up with their bariatric team.
Seriously don't be afraid to do what is going to keep you healthier in the long run. RNY is the best thing that ever happened to me besides my kids and hubby. Do some more research, it will help you through this. I also have never had dumping syndrome and can eat what I want. I choose to eat very healthy.
Good luck to you!

Because of this post, I decided to research Dr. Zavalza. The whole entire team is Amazing! So after years of trying to decide on the right one I set my date with him and I am super confident I made the right choice!

Just wanted to give some information on Dr. Zavalza for anyone looking to go to Mexico for surgery. I chose him after doing months of research but still had my reservations considering I was going out of country to have my sleeve done. Working with Bariatric Pals and David Lopez I could not have made a better decision. Dr. Z is the most accommodating people I have ever met and is willing to go the distance to make sure of your comfort as well as no problems after surgery. His follow up is done by Skype and will go on for 2 years. He has become a friend to my family as well as seeing the results I have nothing but great things to say about him. If you would like to see others that have seen Dr Zavalza you can go to Facebook and look for https://www.facebook.com/groups/856770857736807/?fref=nf Dr Zavalza and Dr Luna Mexico Support Group. Please if you are considering having surgery or just doing research check these men out you cannot go wrong. They are a blessing to those they come in contact with again I cannot say enough or spread enough love for them.......