Bypass vs Sleeve

[kaitlynm 335]

I went to the Doc thinking I would have the RNY, but he kind of talked me into the sleeve. I do think you have to be more disciplined with the sleeve because I haven't found any food that I can't eat yet. His main concern was that I could have issues with the malabsorption related to my B-12 deficiency. He told me that at 2 years out the results were about the same for RNY and the sleeve. With RNY you loose faster in the beginning. I'm happy with my sleeve so far. 5 mos post op. I also liked the idea that I would not have to worry about dumping if I wanted a special sugar treat every once in awhile.

[pattyoj 13]

I have acid reflux and doctor recommended gastric bypass. I wanted a sleeve bc they don't mess that much with my stomach but bypass fits me best

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[suepro 39]

Same here, I previously had a band and the reflux was a nightmare so with the possibility of staple line leaks with a sleeve due to scar tissue and the reflux, my surgeon and I concluded that bypass is the op for me.

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[Orlando P. 2]

My surgery date was 3 1/2 mos ago. Down almost 70 lbs. Definitely glad I decided on the RNY.

Amazing

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[Myjourney616 10]

That's great your weight loss!! How was your pain after surgery??

I previously had a band which was removed two years ago and initially wanted to get a sleeve but my surgeon recommended RNY due to the very bad gerd that I had when my band was slipped/eroding and the likelihood of bad scar tissue which might mean leaks on the staple line of a sleeve.

Take your surgeons expert advice about which is better for you.

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[Stacy Jean Champagne 10]

I've been told that gastric bypass is the best one to lose a lot of weight on.