Why did you choose VSG over bypass?

[SarahSleeve 170]

I've been focused on the sleeve from the start because someone close to me had it done. But then I realized I should consider all options. I know the surgeon/docs will discuss the differences and suggest the one they think would be best for my situation, but I'm just curious why you guys chose the way you did.

Thanks

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[patd1007 4]

I chose the sleeve because it didn't have as many bad side affects. I didn't care if the weight came off a little slower. I didn't want my inners rerouted either.

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[Christinamo7 4,041]

I chose the sleeve because I take a lot of supplements - most importantly Salmon oil for ADD, and with the sleeve I could continue to do so. I do not have reflux or anything like that which would have made bypass the better option.

[165B445 188]

I too chose VSG from a family members results, I felt the bypass side effects especially anemia would work against my heart condition (already had my heart bypass) and I wanted slow weight results

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[McButterpants 2,846]

For me, the bypass leads to malabsorption issues - that concerned me a little bit. Also, the sleeve was designed for severely overweight people as a stepping stone to bypass (they would perform the sleeve surgery on a severely obese person who was at risk for bypass - once they lost enough weight they would then have bypass surgery). In my mind, I thought "if the sleeve doesn't work, I could go the bypass route" and had that discussion with my surgeon - he agreed.

[lat72 38]

@@Christinamo7 could you tell me more about salmon oil for ADD?

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[Dub 9,922]

Because my surgeon suggested so.

[amandastearns 79]

Less likely for dumping, less Vitamins (typically), no rerouting of my organs, and I didn't have any comorbidites.

[taweedeegirl 68]

I asked a similar question. my doctor suggested I do the RNY because my grazing throughout the day and my addiction to sugar and I had to really think it over and do the research .. I don't have diabetes or acid reflux and Im under the impression that I'm obese but not "thaaaaat " obese .i always thought this was a last resort form of surgery these days ( no shade)

they had scheduled me a date for the bypass but I decided to change it to the sleeve because that is what I initially wanted and I do not want my organs rerouted

so now I'm waiting for a new date for my sleeve ..

this whole journey has shown me my patience has become much better through this lengthy process ..

[Valentina 2,642]

Five years ago when I had to make the decision, I was the only person having sleeve surgery.

Our support group had about 75--100 people attending and I was the only one getting sleeved. I had the feeling that everyone in my support group felt sorry for me. After all, Gastric Bypass was "The Gold Standard" of WLS.

I chose sleeve surgery because I could come home the same day. Period. I was needed at home and having sleeve surgery to gone for the least amount of time.

Am I regretting my sleeve now 5 yrs later? nope--not one bit.

[SarahSleeve 170]

Five years ago when I had to make the decision, I was the only person having sleeve surgery.

Our support group had about 75--100 people attending and I was the only one getting sleeved. I had the feeling that everyone in my support group felt sorry for me. After all, Gastric Bypass was "The Gold Standard" of WLS.

I chose sleeve surgery because I could come home the same day. Period. I was needed at home and having sleeve surgery to gone for the least amount of time.

Am I regretting my sleeve now 5 yrs later? nope--not one bit.

You went home same day? That's great! I'm hoping for a limited hospital stay. I prefer to recover at home once the serious complications are ruled out

[katanne 215]

I prefer the VSG because I take a lot of medications - finding the right combination took years during which I couldn't work or go to school. Don't want to go through that again with the malabsorption issue with RNY if I don't have to.

[Christinamo7 4,041]

@@Christinamo7 could you tell me more about salmon oil for ADD?

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*replied by private message so as to not bore the group. :-D