Lap band vs gastric sleeve

[hollisrn76 21]

Thank you

[jenbaby75 283]

I have not had my surgery yet, but I chose sleeve over band for a couple of reasons. The 1st being, my sister in law had it done, barely lost weight, gained it all back and then some. 2nd, I have 2 friends that were sleeved, and they are doing fantastic! I want a permanent change, and to be successful!

[auntiemel 275]

my personal reasons why I chose the sleeve:

1. I am a volume eater! I may not be shoving Oreos and junk food down my throat, but I overeat, even the good stuff like fruits.

2. I am already anemic, have low Vitamin d and B12 levels, so I did not want to have issues with malabsorption.

3. The thought of having most of my stomach removed doesn't bother me, hut I get the eebie jeebies from the thought of having my intestines movers around.

4. I don't really eat a ton of sweets so the major possibility of dumping syndrome being a deterrent wasn't needed.

5. I also love to bake during the holidays! Like Graham Elliot, he chose the sleeve so he can still taste test what is being made. Like I said in #4, I don't eat a lot of sweets, but being more prone to dumping syndrome wouldn't be good for testing recipes.

6. My mom has a history of colitis and ulcers, and was hospitalized once and had to receive blood transfusions...that alone made me want to leave my intestines alone.

7. I have had Migraines since childhood and NSAIDS help me. They can be used occasionally with sleeve (at least some docs ok it) and with bypass you can't take them at all.

8. With bypass you have a small pouch and your anatomy is changed and if something happens and a medic or doctor needs to scope you, the can perforate your pouch if they aren't advised you have had bypass.

[Sleeve_Sistah85 193]

my personal reasons why I chose the sleeve:

1. I am a volume eater! I may not be shoving Oreos and junk food down my throat, but I overeat, even the good stuff like fruits.

2. I am already anemic, have low Vitamin d and B12 levels, so I did not want to have issues with malabsorption.

3. The thought of having most of my stomach removed doesn't bother me, hut I get the eebie jeebies from the thought of having my intestines movers around.

4. I don't really eat a ton of sweets so the major possibility of dumping syndrome being a deterrent wasn't needed.

5. I also love to bake during the holidays! Like Graham Elliot, he chose the sleeve so he can still taste test what is being made. Like I said in #4, I don't eat a lot of sweets, but being more prone to dumping syndrome wouldn't be good for testing recipes.

6. My mom has a history of colitis and ulcers, and was hospitalized once and had to receive blood transfusions...that alone made me want to leave my intestines alone.

7. I have had Migraines since childhood and NSAIDS help me. They can be used occasionally with sleeve (at least some docs ok it) and with bypass you can't take them at all.

8. With bypass you have a small pouch and your anatomy is changed and if something happens and a medic or doctor needs to scope you, the can perforate your pouch if they aren't advised you have had bypass.

I haven't had my surgery yet but you stated this perfectly well...1-4 are my reasons for choosing the sleeve.

I originally choose lap band but I found these forums and read all the horrible side effects and money people wasted on that procedure. I encourage you to do the same.

[SnohoGal98296 371]

Thank you everyone! Now for another question. My husband and I have always enjoyed going out to dinner (go figure right) but we love to go and enjoy each other without kids. I know I will need a huge lifestyle diet change but will I be able to enjoy different foods at some point. Just lots of left overs? Seems so silly but I dont want to give up everything entirely.

At 4 months plus after the sleeve, I can eat anything I want, (well, things with too much sugar do make me feel bad, but I think that is because I stay away from sugar 98% of the time, so when I have a bite of dessert at a party - it makes me feel sick). I followed my Doctor's instructions for all of the progressive types of food, but at 4-6 weeks I was eating regular foods. I don't eat Pasta, white bread or white sugar), I have been steadily losing about 10 lbs a month and have lost 67 lbs as of this post. Now - I go out to eat with my family once a week, I order what I want (excluding high carb things) and yes I always end up with lots of leftovers, but that just makes for great work lunches! Sometimes I just eat something from my husbands plate - but that is rare because he is skinny and doesn't like to share;-D

[#9grammy 274]

So when you go into a restaurant and you don't order food... because your gonna share your significant others meal, do you get frown upon? My fiancé said I'd have to order also. We go out a lot since we're both retired so do I ask as the restaurant if we can share? I know probably a dumb question but it's been on my mind.

[Suzamundo 51]

Most restauants would have no problem with that but may charge you a small "split plate" charge. Usually around $3. I just usually order something small like an appetizer so I can "participate." It's not just the food you go to a restaurant for - it's the experience. Like going to a movie. Your husband sounds like a nice guy. Mine would be highly annoyed if I was picking off his plate all the time.:-)

[Elode 8,093]

My Dr stopped doing the bands because he said he was taking out more than putting them in. I chose the sleeve because my Dr felt that it was the best fit for me personally. I had originally thought I would be getting RNY because truthfully I had never heard of VSG. Now I am scheduled for my VSG on 11/3. I personally don't know anyone who has had the VSG surgery, RNY yes but not VSG. That's why I joined this group yesterday, so I can learn from people who are living it????