I met with my surgeon for the first time today. When I walked into the appointment, I was getting a Gastric Sleeve. Now I'm not so sure and I'm confused. I've been on the sleeve board and there is a ton of support for that procedure. Now I'm on the Bypass board and the same exists.

So why do people pick one or the other? My surgeon will do either. But he pointed out some pros/cons and now I'm just confused!!!!!

My surgeon informed me today I was the perfect choice for gastric bypass today wow. I trust him .

Bypass it is. I woke up in the middle of the night with a case of heartburn and took it as my "sign" that bypass was the way to go. I don't think I have it often, but my dear hubby kindly reminded me there are times I eat tums like candy. And since heartburn is an issue with the sleeve- it's been taken off the list. bypass here I come!!!

That was the main reason I chose the RYBP as well.

Amylif2 that is a good observation on your part as well as your husband, because now that you mentioned it I too pop tums like tic tacs, and the bypass is the best option for me as well. I also did not want to go through the chance of having ulcrs and having to have a second surgery that my husband pointed out during our discussion on the best surgery for me.

@iamsoworthit, I love your response! I am looking forward to not having these sugar cravings that seem to rule my life most times. I am going to seek out some counseling for the first year because sugar does have a big hold over me. Knowing that my cravings will most likely be gone is so freeing, it almost makes me cry at times. My nutritionist said during a seminar that a heroin addict and a sugar/carb addict have very similar brain reactions in brain scans when the craving parts of their brains are stimulated. So frightening the hold these foods have over us. Here's to breaking those chains!!

@iamsoworthit, I love your response! I am looking forward to not having these sugar cravings that seem to rule my life most times. I am going to seek out some counseling for the first year because sugar does have a big hold over me. Knowing that my cravings will most likely be gone is so freeing, it almost makes me cry at times. My nutritionist said during a seminar that a heroin addict and a sugar/carb addict have very similar brain reactions in brain scans when the craving parts of their brains are stimulated. So frightening the hold these foods have over us. Here's to breaking those chains!!

I agree! If someone would have told me a year ago I wouldnt care about sweets I would not believe them. It is freeing!! I am choosing to not tempt fate and bring them back in. Why go down that path when we know where it leads?

P.s. officially closer to 100 now than 200. Yay!!!

Hi, Amy. I just happened on this topic after you came to your decision. I'm not a candidate for sleeve because I have several esophageal issues, including reflux and a motility disorder. The banana shape of the sleeve caused me to question it immediately as an option. When I met with the surgeon and told her of esophageal issues, she ordered a bunch of tests and copies of my records from the doctor who diagnosed and treated me. So, I'm pretty sure I'll wind up going bypass.

Now that you've made your decision, I hope you can relax a bit. It'll all work out, I'm sure.