Please Help!

[connie3 43]

My surgery is Nov. 28. The problem is that I still don't know what I'm having.. Gastric bypass or gastric sleeve!? My heart was set on bypass, but my doc seemed totally against it. :/

[Vidalia 122]

The sleeve just makes more sense to me. I like the idea that the digestive system stays the same and less nutrient malabsorption. I know it is a very personal decision for everyone. Hope you find peace with your decision. I recently read a website Sleeve Guide at www.goodnightsurgical.com that points out some differences. You may find it helpful to read it to make you feel better about the sleeve.

[fastforward 7]

I also choose the sleeve after a lot of research, plus I have 2 friends that have had bypass. You need to read everything you can but I felt that it was important to still have my body function the way it was made to and didn't want to deal with dumping syndrome or the malabsorption problems. I also felt it was a safer surgery with less complications and that was really important to me. I don't know your medical history but your doctor must have his reasons. Did he explain why he felt that way to you? I just got my sleeve on the 12th and am very happy so far.