I just had my first appointment yesterday at a bariatric clinic and was basically approved to do a bariatric surgery. I was given the choice between the two and have been watching videos and reading articles about each of them. I'm just curious, which one did you choose? How did the process go over? How long has it been since the surgery? Has the surgery been successful? Do you regret it?

I'm very nervous, but very excited for this new journey and want as much information as I possibly can gather to make the best decision for me. I appreciate all your responses in advance!

I'm going band to DS in august. My surgeon and I chose the DS because revisions tend to lose slower and the DS has a better track record when it comes to regain in the future. I'm an under 40 BMI patient with no comorbidities that count (I do have back issues and asthma).

For the past six months I was setting myself up for the Sleeve, but then I had my endoscopy (performed by my bariatric surgeon). He found polyps at the bottom of my stomach and I described reflux, although he did not see a hiatal hernia or esophagitis. I've been taking prilosec (ppi) every day for well over 10 years. It covers my reflux 97% of the time. Occasionally, I get breakthrough reflux and antacids generally help. Now, I do hate reflux, but there are many reasons why I prefer the Sleeve. The biggest reason why I prefer the sleeve is that the idea of dumping syndrome is Freaking me out!! Is there anyone out there that has "managed" gerd with a ppi, that has chosen the sleeve? Am I making a big mistake by holding onto the idea of the sleeve?

19 minutes ago, PoohBelly said:

For the past six months I was setting myself up for the Sleeve, but then I had my endoscopy (performed by my bariatric surgeon). He found polyps at the bottom of my stomach and I described reflux, although he did not see a hiatal hernia or esophagitis. I've been taking prilosec (ppi) every day for well over 10 years. It covers my reflux 97% of the time. Occasionally, I get breakthrough reflux and antacids generally help. Now, I do hate reflux, but there are many reasons why I prefer the Sleeve. The biggest reason why I prefer the sleeve is that the idea of dumping syndrome is Freaking me out!! Is there anyone out there that has "managed" gerd with a ppi, that has chosen the sleeve? Am I making a big mistake by holding onto the idea of the sleeve?

I wouldn't do the sleeve if I had those issues, but then, I am not you. Also, most RNYers don't dump, and for those who do, you can prevent it by eating correctly (i.e., limited fats and sugars).