I'm starting to give up on searching just need some answers

[7 Bites_Jen 479]

Congratulations on your decision! Please keep us posted on how you're doing - this forum is wonderful!

[patticake1448 78]

I was set on the sleeve, but my doc told me the bypass would be better because of my type 2 diabetes. It's been around the longest, so docs have the most long term info on bypass. I was worried about the malabsorbtion as well. Our program prescribes special bariatric Vitamins for life. Sleeve patients take 3 a day, bypass patients take 4 a day. Btw, i was worried about dumping, but I can eat anything with no problem. Just noticed that u already had ur appt with ur surgeon. What surgery did u decide on?

[Chelsi 107]

I'm 25 and had the sleeve done five months ago. I had originally gone to my surgeon's seminar wanting to get the lapband, but luckily he did a presentation on all three of the surgeries he performed and also mentioned briefly about the band and plication (spelling?). I was really happy that I had attended the seminar because it gave me all of the information I needed, and my husband and mom went with me so they were both educated in helping me come to a decision. I have a lot of weight to lose, so after I had read stories of people with the band only losing 50+ and a lot of the risks and complications that can happen, I was really turned off of it. The bypass scared me because of how intense of a surgery is, and the sleeve was just right (this sounds like Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, right?). I highly recommend going to support groups before you even consider the surgery because it's real people who will tell you REAL answers to questions you have. Every single thing that my fellow sleeve people told me to watch out for happened after my surgery. And it was nice that I had them to turn to when I needed their advice. All in all, it's not a decision to take lightly, it's definitely a complete lifestyle change. But so far, for me, it's only improved my life. I hope this helps! Good luck!

[sweetmisery86 1]

I had my surgery on 2/24 and my mother had hers 6 years ago so i can give you a little advise on my experience with the RNY