Hi everyone,

I am new here and my name is Tonya and I live in FL. I am working with a dietitian at the Bariatric Center and will be having surgery in Nov. I am really mixed between having a gastric sleeve or a bypass. My mother and 2 of my neighbors have had a bypass; however, I have not ever spoken to anyone who had the sleeve. I have some time before a decision has to be made but I want to be educated before I do. I know everyone is different but I am just wanting to gather any info I can and take it from there.

Have a great day!

I think the decision really comes down to your goals and what other health issues you may have.

For me - I chose RNY for two main reasons:

1 - The proven track record and history of RNY surgery looked to me like a more sure way to lose the weight I need to.

2 - The malabsorption and dumping would prevent me from sabotaging myself and potentially reverting to old ways

I didn't have comorbitities to consider and truly made the choice based on what I thought would give me the best chance at success, but since I never had the sleeve I can't say for sure that any success I have with RNY would/could not be duplicated through sleeve instead.

I had RNY July 21st. I chose it after going to the seminar and hearing what the doctor said. I had GERD terribly and the sleeve would make it worse. Also I agree with the above, dumping, etc ... the Bypass would keep me more on track. Research EVERYTHING you can on both...and GOOD LUCK!

Thank you both, you have made great points. Sweets are my biggest downfall and the RNY would defiantly keep that in check .

Dawnakers, I wish you well on your journey! Best of luck~

Keep in mind that not everyone will dump. It's a 50/50 thing. I did RNY and I am happy with my results. Don't regret it. I did dump a few times but it doesn't happen all the time but then again I don't eat sweets either. Good luck!