Just saw the surgeon today to get this journey started and I told him I was interested in the sleeve. He told me that he prefers the complete bypass since the sleeve requires some work on the diet end and you can cheat on it. He wants me to be on a 1200 cal diet for three months. Really? If I could do that by myself I would not need surgery. Any thoughts on this? Thanks.

Although doctors have an educated opinion about medical stuff and what not, before I deceided on a surgrey I completed my own research. I would not let him tell me which surgery he felt was best, I would tell him what surgrey I wanted. He would have to do some serious convincing to change my mind. I would get a second opionon if that's not what you want. Good luck!

Find a new surgeon!

I will see how the next appt goes. I'm more on the fence now between the sleeve or the RNY

My subtle opinion is that we pay them for their skill and their professional opinions. That being said, you are the patient and can always disagree. If they are backing up their professional opinions with facts (which they should) they may have valid points to consider but you are the patient and you ultimately make the decision...take some time to research and make the best decision for your needs! Good luck!!!

I here what you are saying. They put me on a 1400 calorie diet. I thought it would be impossible but it was NOT I are protein and it filled me up. Next my 2 week preop diet will be 1000.

Do what you want. I'm sure you've researched this. And. You can "cheat" with the bypass too. I have a coworker who had bypass like six years ago. And she's gained over half of her weight back. It all depends on how you use your tool. Plus sleeve is less invasive overall.