Finally scheduled for May 14 and still can't decide...please you guys help me my doctor suggested bypass because of heartburn and I'm not too sure if I get it that often that I can agree with him. So to me I only get it when I make poor or spicy food choices so with taking that kind of stuff out of my diet which I'm already working on and don't have it very often do you think that sleeve would an option or should I just stick with bypass...

Sleeve can cause severe reflux I'm converting to bypass because it's so bad

I was a perfect sleeve candidate. No comorbidities, no gerd. I has a BMI of 42. All my tests came back good. I did everything I was suppose to and I have developed terrible Gerd. There is no way for the doctors to know i would be in that percentage. Honestly when researching sleeve and it's side effects Gerd didn't even stick out to me because I never dealt with it and thought it would not be me. It is not fun at all. Going through the process of another surgery is not fun. I guess having the sleeve was a chance I took. Now on to surgery two. Everyone's experience is so different. I really wanted to love my sleeve, but I don't.

I'm very happy I ran into this post. I had my first consult today on May 4 and I was wanting the sleeve. My heart was set on the sleeve.Well he heard some of my history and the fact that I'm belching like crazy and I'm waking up with severe pain in my chest, under my breast and thru my back. We are currently trying to rule out gallbladder issues and they will also be doing a another test on me to see if I really have Gerd. My doctor also informed me that they have a lot more history on the bypass compared to the sleeve. So based on all of this information he recommends the bypass for me. He does want me to see the nut to make sure that I can stick to the diet restrictions that come along with the bypass surgery. I believe I am going to follow by Dr.'s orders and take his expert advice. I'm having the colonoscopy because of my age and the Endoscopic thingy and one other test which I have no idea what it's for on May 19 after that I see him again

How are feeling about this

Isn't it funny when your re cooperating all you see is the food commercials

I had planned on the sleeve and it seemed to be a perfect fit.

Then with the upper endo they discovered damage from reflux I didn't realize I had. I didn't even know reflux was an issue. It seems there is silent acid reflux.

Since the sleeve can cause reflux my surgeon said nope. I'm scheduled for rny on June 25th and perfectly happy with it.

Day 2 home 5 days from surgery. I did 2 laps around walking trail. No problem getting fluid in. Genepro protein what a lifesaver. 30 grams from one tablespoon and tasteless. But am bloated wasnt with band or sleeve. Pain is more but overall bypass is much easier then others. Not one moment of gerd

Glad to hear your revision process is moving smoothly! You have FEPBLUE??

Yes i do

How'd long did your approval process take?

First time 5 days. Second time took 2 years 3 days. Fepblue has a stipulation youvhave to go 2 years between wls even though it was medically necessary. But if its your first very quick and for the second just days after 2 years mark. Doctor couldn't appeal i could which i did they Dragged their feet till 2 year. I git approval from appeal and from dr submitted 2 years frim sleeve date

Yes, I am going through the revision process now. But they are still making me meet all requirements past the 2 year mark and even with it being medically necessary. My sleeve is twisted.... So frustrating

As long as you have the checklist done including the psyche you will be fine

Just finished psych exam. Will finish nut visits in

August