I just wanted to say a fond farewell to the amazing people I have met on this RNY section of this site.. You are all truly an inspiration of bravery and strength.

After being ready to have an RNY, after the second endoscopy, my surgeon discovered major amounts of polyps (some as big as a quarter) in my stomach from all of the omaprozole I had been taking for the last 5 years for GERD. Unfortunately, this means if the polyps were ever to change and become malignant, there would be no way to access the area after the RNY proceedure. When I asked why not just remove the polyps...his response was that if he attempted this, I would have no stomach left.

With that said, ultimately it is in my best interest to go with the sleeve. While not as effective as the RNY, for the future of my safety, it will need to be the right choice for me.

My surgery is 3/14 and I will be having my hiatal hernia repaired along with my gall bladder removed...feel free to connect . I will be moving over to the sleeve section of this site. I could use the support and prayers! Thank you all!!!

I just wanted to say a fond farewell to the amazing people I have met on this RNY section of this site.. You are all truly an inspiration of bravery and strength.

After being ready to have an RNY, after the second endoscopy, my surgeon discovered major amounts of polyps (some as big as a quarter) in my stomach from all of the omaprozole I had been taking for the last 5 years for GERD. Unfortunately, this means if the polyps were ever to change and become malignant, there would be no way to access the area after the RNY proceedure. When I asked why not just remove the polyps...his response was that if he attempted this, I would have no stomach left.

With that said, ultimately it is in my best interest to go with the sleeve. While not as effective as the RNY, for the future of my safety, it will need to be the right choice for me.

My surgery is 3/14 and I will be having my hiatal hernia repaired along with my gall bladder removed...feel free to connect . I will be moving over to the sleeve section of this site. I could use the support and prayers! Thank you all!!!

Welcome to the sleeve side!

Ultimately, whatever procedure is best for your health is going to be "the most effective".

Thanks for the support Surfer! Much appreciated!!!

Welcome to sleeve life.

It can be HIGHLY effective as well.

It's all on what you do with the new WLS tool that matters......not so much on the specific tool itself.

Whichever procedure I'm sure you'll be equally successful! Congrats and best wishes!

True Dub.....very true....thank you and Post Op thank you as well! [emoji171][emoji259]