And the opposite. How did you decide?

It was what my surgeon recommended for me, and I trust his judgment completely. At 4 week post op, I'm glad I did, had nothing but smooth sailing.

I am going bypass...Gold standard.

I wasn't interested in the bypass and my surgeon recommended the sleeve for me anyway.

I couldn't be happier with my choice of surgeon and procedure. My recovery and progress have been better than I could have ever imagined.

My friend got the sleeve in August and she is a new person!!!So did her daughter ...they did it 2 weeks apart...Amazing!

I was worried about long term malabsorption and vitamin deficiencies with bypass, so I elected for the sleeve. My surgeon said I was a good candidate for either (my initial BMI was 41)

I am revising from the band...pure misery ..Gerd and reflux so bypass for me.

Research as much as you can about both surgeries.

Attend a free WLS seminar at a local hospital and go to a few WLS support group meetings.

Talk to a surgeon, your PCP and address any medical conditions you have.

This will help you make the best decision for YOU.

Congratulations.

I was worried about long term malabsorption and vitamin deficiencies with bypass, so I elected for the sleeve. My surgeon said I was a good candidate for either (my initial BMI was 41)

Samantha did your BMI drop below 40 during your pre-op process? If so, how did your insurance company handle that?

Yes I'm wondering that too, I'm at 42 now and scared to "lose" because I have heard insurance has denied people due to dropping BMI.

I did my research prior to consult and wanted the sleeve. I didn't want the malabsorption of Vitamins and just wanted the stomach portion removed permanently.

My surgeon asked what I wanted and he agreed the sleeve was best. It has worked wonderfully so far!

No matter the opinions you get, do what is right for you.

With the sleeve you still have to take vitamins everyday correct? So what's the difference between taking them with the sleeve and with bypass?

Yes I'm wondering that too, I'm at 42 now and scared to "lose" because I have heard insurance has denied people due to dropping BMI.

Sean what insurance do you have? I have Harvard pilgrim.

I went from band to sleeve. I chose the sleeve because I wanted to maintain my pyloric valve and did not like the idea of a blind stomach which could not be scoped etc.

My surgeon recommended sleeve because you have more medication options later. I have some joint problems that require meds.

After research both bypass and sleeve, I was more comfortable with the sleeve than the bypass.

@@VDLT Ditto!