Ok two days before my surgery I changed from the Sleeve to the Roux en Y. Who else has done this or why did you choose the Roux en Y? My reasons are I believe it will be better accountability for me and extend my success past a year. What are some of y'alls reasons for choosing Roux en Y and maybe switching like I did?

Edited April 11, 20179 yr by Ineedhelp2014

I haven't had any reflux or hernia problems pre-surgery. I have about 120 pounds to lose. I'm worried about losing enough weight and also dumping and gerd (I don't want either one). Also I want to lose all the weight...but really top priority is feeling the best and fewest complications...and I really dont want to go through a second surgery.

2 minutes ago, hardwork&dedication said:

I haven't had any reflux or hernia problems pre-surgery. I have about 120 pounds to lose. I'm worried about losing enough weight and also dumping and gerd (I don't want either one). Also I want to lose all the weight...but really top priority is feeling the best and fewest complications...and I really dont want to go through a second surgery.

I never had any dumping but I followed my what he told me to do and eat. You will lose the weight because your stomach is so small, there is no way you can overeat. Your post op is liquids and purees for a time on either. As long as you follow his directions and eat and drink what he says, you should have no problem with the weight coming off. In my opinion, I would just go with the RNY. The recovery and diets are the same from what I hear. Let me know what he says in your consultation. When is that?

I did the same - I have Lil more weight to lose and opted for bypass

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I just had a consult w my surgeon today .. he says either is fine for me .. cos no gerd issues or diabetes .. but diabetes runs in big in my family history.. also my BMI is 40 which I was surprised he suggested bypass as an option as well ..i heard it can be more risky ..& sleeve less invasive ... which I know surgery is surgery they are all invasive .. I'm only rethinking my decision to bypass versus sleeve because the long-term success.. Can anyone share there thoughts on this ?

My BMI is 40 as well and I have opted for the bypass because I also feel the long success rate will be a better option for me. I don't want to even consider the possibility of a revision and I think for me this is just the best option personally.

I agree the more & more I do my research.. I do not wanna go under the knife w revision.. my portion are already small anyway .. so I'm thinking bypass is best for me too .