Why sleeve and not bypass?

[seaniepoohbear 6]

And the opposite. How did you decide?

[NaomiAus 104]

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.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I am going bypass...Gold standard.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

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.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

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

[rnsamantha 352]

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)

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

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

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

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.

[psychprof 141]

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?

[seaniepoohbear 6]

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.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

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.

[seaniepoohbear 6]

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?

[psychprof 141]

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.

[VDLT 244]

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.

[Sharon1964 2,530]

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.