I had my heart set on the Sleeve.. but they already approved me for the Bypass.. I do not want to wait for a new approval for the Sleeve..

I know the greater benefits for RNY but I do not want my insides to be re-arranged. I also think the Bypass is drastic for me. I'm 5'0 and weight 212.

I'm leaning towards doing the RNY but I'm still not sure..I just want to move on with my new beginning..

I revised to the Bypass....So happy!

I would think it would not take much time to get the approval since you've already been approved for the bypass. Since you will be stuck with the decision for life I would make sure you are doing the procedure you really want.

I had my heart set on the Sleeve.. but they already approved me for the Bypass.. I do not want to wait for a new approval for the Sleeve..

I know the greater benefits for RNY but I do not want my insides to be re-arranged. I also think the Bypass is drastic for me. I'm 5'0 and weight 212.

I'm leaning towards doing the RNY but I'm still not sure..I just want to move on with my new beginning..

So, how is it that you think removing get 80-90% of your stomach is not " rearranging your insides"?

At your height I'm guessing you want to lose about a hundred? RNY would make sense to me. Would you be frigates to taking your supplements?

I was also dead set on having the sleeve done. When I met my surgeon and asked about my history, I told him my severity with acid reflux, he asked me if he can make a suggestion. He suggested the RNY because with the sleeve he would cut part of my sphincter and it will make my acid reflux a lot worse.

I said the same thing about not wanting my insides rearranged but as @@dhrguru says you are with the sleeve by removing part or your stomach.

I hope you decide with what will make you happy! Good luck

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My gp (an idiot) sent me to surgeon for sleeve, surgeon recommended the bypass. I'm 360 lbs, 6' 3" 56 yo male type 2 diabetic. I don't care if I lose a pound, just want to relieve my diabetes.

Going in for surgery April 11, 2016.

This is my first post so forgive any faux pas

Sent from my XT1575 using the BariatricPal App

I revised to the Bypass....So happy!

What made you do the revision? What did you have before? And what were the challenges?

I called my doc to change to sleeve.. that's what I have wanted

My surgeon only does the RNY bypass.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I too wanted the sleeve all along until I was told about my severe acid and how it has damaged my esophagus already and I have a hiatal hernia that also needs repaired. The sleeve will make the acid much worse and for a lot of people who don't have prior issues find out later they get terrible heartburn. Once he told me the acids can cause esophageal cancer, it was a done decision. I wish you luck with your choice and surgery!

I had acid reflux. Bypass has been out longer and I feel safer

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

BigBuc, how did surgery go for you?

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It was kinda decided for me based on having diabetes and my history with acid reflex.

I've been trying to decide RNY or sleeve also! Very hard decision.

Sent from my RCT6303W87DK using the BariatricPal App

I revised to bypass and I am a happy camper...no indigestion or acid reflux.No dumping.

I revised from the lapband to bypass.