Gastric bypass or sleeve? How did you choose? Anyone 5 years out of surgery?

[AZBlackhawk 122]

I did a lot of research and based on the fact that gastric bypass is still the gold standard and the fact that I didn't want to end up with reflux, I chose RNY. I don't really have reflux but every once in a while I get it. I didn't want to have to worry about that. My surgery is June 26!!

Edited June 6, 2017 by AZBlackhawk
Added date

[Nhope 146]

I just met with my surgeon for the first time this week. I went in almost positive I'd do the sleeve, but left with a date (Aug 4!!) and a decision to do RNY. Why? The reflux issue and because it has a higher and longer success rate. My motivating factor for the surgery is a deteriorative disease of my heel and achilles tendons. Significant weight loss will be the only way to manage a problem that can't be cured. I want to make sure it works. I'm lucky to have a surgeon who didn't pressure me, but gave a very reasoned recommendation. I'm still freaked out about surgery in general, but happy with my decision so far.

[COTutu 3]

I decided to go with Gastric Bypass because I did more research on it and trusted that more than the sleeve. I wanted something that would keep me in check with my junk food problem. Then there's the fact that my surgeon recommended Gastric Bypass over the sleeve. I followed her recommendation because I believe I was in good hands... And because I want to be as healthy as I can be.


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HW- 273
Pre-op Wt- 230
SW- 226
CW- 206
GW- 130
Ht- 5'2.5"
DOS- April 26th, 2017

"Only those who try will become." ~FFX

First time here. Would you please tell me what SW is? I can figure out the rest but am stymied with SW!

[Joann454 1,329]

First time here. Would you please tell me what SW is? I can figure out the rest but am stymied with SW!

SW is surgery weight I believe.

[Tiale 20]

Thanks everyone including OP I'm have surgery in 9 days and haven't decided on what procedure, this really helped me. I'm just afraid of dumping lol seeing that I'm in a wheelchair, wouldn't want to run someone over to get to the bathroom

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[samjams 0]

I decided to have the sleeve because I didn't like the idea of re-routing my stomach. I wanted to maintain my regular digestive tract. I didn't want to worry about a lifetime of Vitamins and nutrient deficiency. I've kown people with the sleeve and with gb who have gained weight, so I just went with what was comfortable to me. Good luck.

[LoveLife4U 21]

I decided to go with Gastric Bypass because I did more research on it and trusted that more than the sleeve. I wanted something that would keep me in check with my junk food problem. Then there's the fact that my surgeon recommended Gastric Bypass over the sleeve. I followed her recommendation because I believe I was in good hands... And because I want to be as healthy as I can be.


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HW- 273
Pre-op Wt- 230
SW- 226
CW- 206
GW- 130
Ht- 5'2.5"
DOS- April 26th, 2017

"Only those who try will become." ~FFX

How's healing going for you? Did you have to take 6 weeks off work?

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[LoveLife4U 21]

Thanks for asking this question, been struggling with this too. I was recommended bypass because of GERD, but having a hard time wrapping my head around the malabsorption. Especially since near term (with 1-2 years) I'd be looking to get pregnant and it would be my first. Anyone with experience there?

Same here. My end results to getting healthy is starting a family. I heard you can still get pregnant after you let your body heal.

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[LoveLife4U 21]

I just met with my surgeon for the first time this week. I went in almost positive I'd do the sleeve, but left with a date (Aug 4!!) and a decision to do RNY. Why? The reflux issue and because it has a higher and longer success rate. My motivating factor for the surgery is a deteriorative disease of my heel and achilles tendons. Significant weight loss will be the only way to manage a problem that can't be cured. I want to make sure it works. I'm lucky to have a surgeon who didn't pressure me, but gave a very reasoned recommendation. I'm still freaked out about surgery in general, but happy with my decision so far.

Wow that's good to know. Aug 4th will be here before you know it. Do you still have to do the 2 week liquid diet?

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[Myaiku_Kuraitani 245]

How's healing going for you? Did you have to take 6 weeks off work?

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I healed just fine. [emoji846]
It's just this nausea that's bothering me. I didn't have a job after I got the surgery. I will after I feel normal again.


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HW- 273
Pre-op Wt- 230
SW- 226
CW- 197
GW- 130
Ht- 5'2.5"
DOS- April 26th, 2017

"Only those who try will become." ~FFX

[120Cassy 5]

On 6/9/2017 at 5:57 PM, COTutu said:

First time here. Would you please tell me what SW is? I can figure out the rest but am stymied with SW!

SW is Starting Weight

[Katilady 7]

On 6/5/2017 at 10:54 PM, AZBlackhawk said:

I did a lot of research and based on the fact that gastric bypass is still the gold standard and the fact that I didn't want to end up with reflux, I chose RNY. I don't really have reflux but every once in a while I get it. I didn't want to have to worry about that. My surgery is June 26!!

That's my surgery date as well!

[blondie66 271]

Thanks everyone including OP I'm have surgery in 9 days and haven't decided on what procedure, this really helped me. I'm just afraid of dumping lol seeing that I'm in a wheelchair, wouldn't want to run someone over to get to the bathroom

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Dumping only happens if eating foods too high in sugar...if you watch your diet you might not dump at all. Having said that sometimes foods are higher in sugar are not apparent especially at the early stages...I dumped once from cocktail sauce with shrimp - the sauce is high in sugar. Also sucralose can cause dumping but going on 2 years now and I don't dump even when eating foods high in sugar and sucralose. I just do