New Member Just Starting My Journey

[LawDiva312 33]

Hi Everyone!

I went to an informational seminar last week sure that I wanted to do gastric bypass. After hearing the horrors of dumping syndrome, I'm thinking the sleeve is a better option. A neighbor had duodenal switch and has been very happy with her result. Did anyone else have trouble finally deciding which surgery to do? I've done a lot of research but just want to make sure I make the right choice. I realize it's different for everyone, but your opinions are appreciated.

Questions: can you get dumping syndrome with the sleeve as well?

I realize there's not a lot of long term data available, but did any of you have concerns about the lack of info on long term success and issues re the long staple line? Long term success at keeping weight off?

Thanks and I look forward to having you all as my new friends on this journey!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

the sleeve is a better option.

LawDiva312

hi there. I was all set to have the lapband. went to my informational conference - and the dr. spoke of they sleeve. that was the first time i had ever heard of the sleeve. - so after talking to the surgeon - i decided that going the route of the sleeve is the best for me.

if the lapband was so good - why would they have a whole thread concerning Lapband Revision to VSG.

if the lapband was so good why would so many people have them removed and change to the sleeve?

i never had a lapband, but there are problems like erosion, band slipping -

As far as the gastric bypass - that gives you absorption problems with medication.

Sleeve has no problems with absorption. This is one big reason that people are now doing the sleeve.

i don't know if the sleeve can experience dumping sydrome problems - my answer will be no.- think that is primarily with the gastric bypass - about the dumping

best of luck

welcome to the group

kathy

[LawDiva312 33]

Thanks Kathy! I'm excited about taking this new journey