Who decides surgery type?

[beaker27 37]

Just went to the initial seminar and scheduled the consult. Wondering if I can decide which of the surgeries I want to have, or is it solely up to the surgeon to make that decision? Thanks!

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[Icantbelieveit 955]

I picked and he agreed.

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[Christinamo7 4,041]

hopefully you and your surgeon will go over the risks and benefits (depending on your personal needs) and you will both feel the same surgery is the correct one for you.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@beaker27

I picked the surgery I wanted. My Dr agreed. If I couldn't have the surgery I wanted, I would have refused surgery.

[Sai 785]

Back in 2009, I picked the lap band, but in 2016 my new doctor suggested a revision to sleeve. I am happy with his suggestion and am happy with the surgery so far.

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[Smdnght28 69]

I want the sleeve hopefully the surgeon will agree with me on the 30th

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[beaker27 37]

Thank you, everyone. I wasn't sure how that was determined, or if certain surgeries require a higher BMI or other parameters.

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[beaker27 37]

I want the sleeve hopefully the surgeon will agree with me on the 30th

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I do too! I hope we both get it.

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

Thank you, everyone. I wasn't sure how that was determined, or if certain surgeries require a higher BMI or other parameters.

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There are some considerations regarding different surgeries, and BMI and co-morbidities are a couple of those considerations. I never considered a DS, was leaning heavily toward sleeve vs bypass due to my age, weight/BMI and lack of severe co-morbidities...happily, my surgeon agreed with me and was thinking of sleeve for me as well.

It's a decision that should be made by the two of you, based on your knowledge of yourself and your habits and your surgeon's professional expertise. The one thing that needs to be clearly understood about WLS is that it's a partnership...your surgeon can do any of the surgeries and it will only work as well as the confidence you have in it and effort you put toward it. Good luck in making your decision!

[Sirmikael 59]

I went into my initial meeting with the surgeon with no preference, so he suggested the gastric sleeve. I preferred to rely on their experience and knowledge.

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