Sleeve or bypass

[Carol Blackburn 35]

I'm about to drive myself crazy trying to decide,i have been researching and read ing a lot, need advice, I'm a sw eet ester so I think the bypass will be my best option,but I'm also concerned about healing and all the Vitamins from that?help please?

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[Angi D 3]

I'm about to drive myself crazy trying to decide,i have been researching and read ing a lot, need advice, I'm a sw eet ester so I think the bypass will be my best option,but I'm also concerned about healing and all the Vitamins from that?help please?
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I chose sleeve. I have a friend who had bypass & still struggles a lot with Vitamin absorption. I had a total thyroidectomy about 10 yrs ago & have to take Calcium, Vitamin D & other supplements. The sleeve I just feel good about & feel like it's right for me. I hope you find peace in whatever you choose. [emoji4]

[Flippista 67]

I'm about to drive myself crazy trying to decide,i have been researching and read ing a lot, need advice, I'm a sw eet ester so I think the bypass will be my best option,but I'm also concerned about healing and all the Vitamins from that?help please?
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I was also given the 2 options but finally decided on the RNY. I only had 80lbs to lose to reach surgeon's goal and 90lbs for my personal goal. I am diabetic and though both surgeries can help put diabetes in remission, I decided to stick to the gold standard. I figured that I might as well get the most out of WLS. I have not had any vomiting (knock on wood) and was back to work in 2 weeks. It only took about 3 days for me to recover, but the 2 weeks off helped me transition my diet. RNY post-ops take almost the same amount of supplements as sleevers--I could be wrong but I am taking Multivitamins, Vit B12, Iron, and Calcium with Vit D which I read sleevers also take. I have tasted sweets here and there but not enough to dump I guess. Of course, I log those in and take them into my daily calorie account. I'm sure you will do great with whatever you choose! Good luck!

[nyseness 76]

I agree, I also went back and forth but ultimately went with Bypass. I wanted to lose as much as possible and it is gold standard. I seen too many issues w/ the sleevers along with the revisions.

[catwoman7 10,905]

not everyone dumps (the stats I read here and elsewhere are that 30% of RNYers dump. I don't know if there's any hardcore research behind that, but suffice it to say, lots of us don't dump). So I wouldn't necessarily use that as a reason to go with RNY, since many of us don't have much trouble with sweets (unfortunately....).

I went with RNY because I had GERD, so it was a no-brainer. But the other thing I liked about it was that it is a much older surgery (although techniques have changed and improved over the years) with a lot of long-term data behind it.

you have to take Vitamins with both surgeries (although more with RNY), but it becomes automatic after awhile. I don't even think about it. I take a small handful at Breakfast, a couple at dinner, another Calcium sometime during the day, and Iron before I go to bed. Deficiencies are pretty rare as long as you keep on top of your vitamins.

they're both good surgeries and people have had great success with both. I don't think you can really go wrong either way.

[Carol Blackburn 35]

Thanks for the info,the sweets was just one of the reasons I was leaning towards the bypass,I also have issues,high bp,high cholesterol and high triglycerides, was hoping that losing more weight will help those issues as well.

[catwoman7 10,905]

I've been really happy with my bypass. I had almost no pain and recovery was much easier than I expected.

[dashofsunshine 875]

I'm a VSG (sleeve) patient. I had 150ish lbs to lose, but my doctor was confident I would be able to do it. I lost 170, over half my body weight, 100% of my excess weight, and have been maintaining for a year now.

Don't let the "sleeve will never let you lose as much weight as the bypass will" argument turn you one way or the other - you will lose as much weight as you put your mind to <3

I have a sister in law who is 7 years out from bypass, and her experiences are primarily what made me choose sleeve.

She is required to take Vitamins 3 times per day, but doesn't remember them often enough - had to have hip surgery and has developed bone issues from malabsorption (at 30 years old).

She also had a horrible time at her step-daughters (my niece) birthday party a few years ago, when she ate a few bites of cake and dumped horribly. I held her hair while she dry heaved into the toilet and that...was an experience.

I decided that one day, when I have kids, I'd like to be able to have a few bites of birthday cake at their birthday party, and not be incapacitated for the rest of the day, lol.

All this being said, it is a very case to case basis. MANY people have RNY and have none of these issues - many people have VSG and have a ton of issues. You take a chance either way, just like with any surgery hope you choose what's right for you!