my doctor is recommending I do the RNY but I had my heart set on the sleeve..

what is the popular opinion among people?

I'm 5 foot my BMI is 41 and I weigh 211.. I thought the RNY was for people that are 350+

Why is he recommending RNY? My doctor gave me specific reasons why he was recommending the sleeve for me instead of RNY.

I wonder too why is he recommending the RNY. If you have heart set on sleeve, find another doc. Mine asked me what I wanted and I said sleeve and he was fine with it, I was 268lbs, had it 8/3 and down to 196lbs. Good luck

Hi. I'm 5'1 and 197 bmi is 36 right now and my doctor asked me which I was looking into. If your not comfortable and want to make your own decisions maybe have a consult with another doctor to see how they are with you. It's your body and your choice. I wish you luck.

my doctor is recommending I do the RNY but I had my heart set on the sleeve..

what is the popular opinion among people?

I'm 5 foot my BMI is 41 and I weigh 211.. I thought the RNY was for people that are 350+

Statistically - The RNY typically sheds ~70% *EXCESS* body weight. The sleeve typically sheds ~60% excess body weight. These are statistics. Many people have realized much more loss with both...and much less.

My Dr's clinic research and experience is showing them that the gap in typical excess weight lost is narrowing between the two procedures, Thus the sleeve becomes the obvious choice for a high percentage of Bariatric candidates due to the long term "normalcy."

- Less "dumping syndrome" impact.

- Less dietary restrictions.

- More normal diet.

- But NOT reversible for any reason.

The RNY is technically reversible, though I've never heard of anyone doing it. If I wanted reversible I'd go with lap band, which does the same thing and less invasive.

Most Drs and patients will tell you that your long term success and ultimate excess weight loss will be impacted way more by your decisions AFTER surgery, not the surgery itself. Everyone has equal opportunity to take the surgery and use it as one of many tools towards a healthier life, or totally negate its benefit with poor choices.

You really need to speak with your Dr about concerns over a lifetime of "dumping syndrome" and the dietary restrictions necessary to prevent it. I would think both of you would agree the sleeve is the right life-long choice.

Best of luck.

Edited January 15, 201610 yr by CzechPleez

thank for you info ..

The only two good reasons I heard for gastric bypass over sleeve is acid reflux and the additional Weightloss that comes from intestinal malabsorption.

Not sure if you need these problems solved.

On the other hand, there are plenty of pluses for the sleeve. Not the least of which is that you still have a functioning stomach (albeit a very small one) and everything else is intact.

To me, the sleeve means that in 7 months, your physiology is intact, but you have a skinny girls stomach!