LouiseCorn

I am hoping to have either a Gastric bypass or Gastric Sleeve in the near future. I had a gastric band approx 10 years ago.
I have 2 questions that I really hope some kind souls may be able to advise me with or share an opinion.
Question 1: Which in your opinion is the best option Gastric Bypass or Gastic sleeve.?
Question 2: As I've had a gastric band before are both of these options avaiilable to me.
Many thanks in advance for any help or support. I really appreciate it.
Lou

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I had decided more or less before that the sleeve was the way to go for me. I like the idea of less being done inside to re-route things with the prospect of a hernia etc later on. As I say Ihae had Gastric band previously for over 10 years and the lifestyle/eating regime is very very similar so not a lot Im not sure about apart from you don't experience dumping syndrome.
I also need to check with my surgeon that as I have had a gastric band before after having sepsis and it being removed in an emergency op what damage if any this may have caused my stomach. Luckily I am having the same surgeon who put my band in and took out again and I trust him implicitly (he saved my life before, my husband was told it was very touch and go that I would survive).

As @catwoman7 said both surgeries are good & will work to help you lose your weight. And you’ll hear from people who swear one or the other is the best. But remember it was best for them. Do lots of reading including people’s stories & experiences here, ask your surgeon lots of questions & for their recommendation. The decision will come down to your personal health & medical needs & history & your personal choice on how you want to live your life.
Both share some similar considerations in regard to dumping & malabsorption, the post surgical recovery & plans (differences are more from surgeons or your specific needs). Dumping & malabsorption are possible with both but a little less common with sleeve - luck of the draw - but both can be managed. I don’t dump but I do have some malabsorption (protein & some meds) but it’s from my lack of gall bladder not my sleeve & I don’t need to take additional Vitamins.
I was leaning towards a sleeve from my research and after my conversation with my surgeon, who thought it would work best for me, I decided it was for me. I had mild reflux which I managed 99% with dietary choices (still do, it’s different, need meds every day but is manageable). Decided if I needed to (for gerd, extra weight loss help, etc.) I could revise to bypass in the future. I didn’t want to depend on Vitamin supplements if I could. I didn’t have any co morbidities. I lost all my weight & more with my sleeve & have maintained (+ 1 kg).
All the best whichever surgery you choose.

I had the sleeve and chose it for these reasons: 1) I don’t have GERD, just occasional acid reflux, 2) the sleeve doesn’t re-route inner plumbing, 3) i have less weight to lose overall, 4) the sleeve has a higher absorption rate which I prefer and 5) I can revise to RNY if the sleeve doesn’t work, fails or causes GERD.
This doesn’t mean RNY is bad. My mom had RNY and it worked great for her. She lost over 125lbs and it helped correct her GERD. She also deals with malabsorption issues, had her gallbladder removed last year and struggles with dumping syndrome. All of these are okay with her. To this day, she wouldn’t change her mind. She’s also kept the weight off for over a decade easily.
I recommend talking to your doctor about YOUR specific issues/lifestyle and what you’re willing to live with.