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My RNY is March 9th! I started the process in October 2019 and got everything done and then BAM! Covid. So it's been a long time coming- I am very ready!

My daughter had this done, she had to go home with drains and the recovery was more lengthy than she anticipated. She was happy she had it done. In particular it was easier to find clothes to fit well.

I feel thrown for a loop- but because I already have GERD my surgeon recommends RNY instead of the sleeve. It makes me nervous, just seems so much more "invasive" although he said the recovery isn't vastly different. Anyone else thought they wanted the sleeve but ended up RNY? My insurance requires 6 month wait for surgery, so I have time to digest this (pun intended... LOL) Just looking for reassurance I guess.

Thanks everyone. I am definitely going to take my surgeon's advice, he is the expert and I trust his opinion. I just had it in my mind it would be the sleeve. Like Panda333 said, I liked that the sleeve option doesn't re-route the intestines. Guess the moral of the story is to go into your initial surgeon appointment without any expectations!

I feel thrown for a loop- but because I already have GERD my surgeon recommends RNY instead of the sleeve. It makes me nervous, just seems so much more "invasive" although he said the recovery isn't vastly different. Anyone else thought they wanted the sleeve but ended up RNY? My insurance requires 6 month wait for surgery, so I have time to digest this (pun intended... LOL) Just looking for reassurance I guess.

I feel thrown for a loop- but because I already have GERD my surgeon recommends RNY instead of the sleeve. It makes me nervous, just seems so much more "invasive" although he said the recovery isn't vastly different. Anyone else thought they wanted the sleeve but ended up RNY? My insurance requires 6 month wait for surgery, so I have time to digest this (pun intended... LOL) Just looking for reassurance I guess.