Gastric Bypass or Sleeve and Why?

[olamae 16]

Just curious why one would chose one over the other? Other than talking to your surgeon and hearing their advice? I have not yet started the process but want to have what I want in mind when I go!

[MowryRocks 679]

I personally chose the sleeve because I know several people who had full bypass and had many many health issues afterwards. The sleeve is a restrictive process that does exactly that, it restricts the amount that you can eat at any time, whereas the bypass is both restrictive and malabsorbtive so it not only restricts, but stops your body from absorbing the calories, nutrients and Protein.

It really is a personal decision based on your needs and where you are comfortable.

I spent many years say absolutely not to WLS, but that was before the sleeve was available, once I researched my brain to death about it, I changed my mind about WLS.

[Dub 9,983]

For me it was very simple......I needed the ability to take Advil or other nsaids. Surgeon was very educational and helped me decide to sleeve. Glad I did.

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[ProudGrammy 8,322]

I needed the ability to take Advil or other nsaids

@@Dub

i was told that sleevers are NOT allowed NSAIDS

am i wrong??

kathy

[Dub 9,983]

I needed the ability to take Advil or other nsaids

@@Dub

i was told that sleevers are NOT allowed NSAIDS

am i wrong??

kathy

This sleever was.

So grateful.

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@olamae

I looked at the long term results and decided maybe losing an extra 20 pounds with bypass was not worth having my intestines touched. The sleeve results are so close to RNY, I didn't think it was worth the malabsorption. I still get to be a normal person with just a smaller capacity.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

@@Dub

NSAIDS are no go! sob sob

that's what my nut/doc said for ME

we all know they are all different

glad you are all set

hope you enjoyed your drive to family

have a great turkey day

gobble gobble

kathy