Gastroenterologist does not recommend GB

[Conroy3917 7]

So i was approved for Gastric surgery, and right now i am in the process of being cleared by multiple specialist. I when to consult with a gastroenterologist, but he stated that he doesn't think i should go for the bypass, and should op for the sleeve because the complications of the duodenum switch. He just felt like i would just do great with a sleeve. I initially wanted the bypass because my BMI is 42.4, and i know you lose more with the bypass, and that was his other proposal because he said losing so much weight in a short period of time is not good and the bypass has been proven to do just that. I'm stuck. He's advising against it and told me to not let anyone push my to get a bypass done.. Has anyone went through this before ?

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[blondie66 271]

That's very interesting. My experience with GB has been very positive and I'm 2 years post op. But if you're planning on having children I'd go with the sleeve as I've had issues with nutritional deficiencies even though I'm fairly good at taking my Vitamins. After both surgeries you can gain the weight back but GB seems to be more successful long term but it depends on individual and if they keep up exercising and watching weight to prevent gain. But it's much easier to lose 10 then 130 pounds!

[jo 18]

I had the same issue! My family doctor recommend the bypass , my surgeon too but my gastroenterologist said that the surgery was not for me!!! And if I really was going to get it was better to go for the sleeve!

i had to see by myself what where the positives outcomes and the negatives!!!

I have diabetes , need to lose weight, Barrett and cholesterol... I decided to go for the bypass. Why? Because I can stop having pills for all and if my barrett begins to show cancer ...I still have my stomach to repare my esophagus!!!!

Now 2 months later I have no cholesterol, no diabetic pills and no more acid reflux and I loose 50 pounds!!!

And if you really want to lose weight this is not the easy way!!! You have to learn to eat healthy with the sleeve or the bypass!!!

If you learn and Follow the rules you will be ok.

Good luck!!!

[Conroy3917 7]

I had the same issue! My family doctor recommend the bypass , my surgeon too but my gastroenterologist said that the surgery was not for me!!! And if I really was going to get it was better to go for the sleeve!
i had to see by myself what where the positives outcomes and the negatives!!!
I have diabetes , need to lose weight, Barrett and cholesterol... I decided to go for the bypass. Why? Because I can stop having pills for all and if my barrett begins to show cancer ...I still have my stomach to repare my esophagus!!!!
Now 2 months later I have no cholesterol, no diabetic pills and no more acid reflux and I loose 50 pounds!!!
And if you really want to lose weight this is not the easy way!!! You have to learn to eat healthy with the sleeve or the bypass!!!
If you learn and Follow the rules you will be ok.

Good luck!!!

Im dieting and exercising for years. I know this is not a quick fix. Ive chose GB due to the weight loss result seems to be better than a sleeve. Thank you. I think i just have to really think as far as which procedure i want to do...

[Conroy3917 7]

That's very interesting. My experience with GB has been very positive and I'm 2 years post op. But if you're planning on having children I'd go with the sleeve as I've had issues with nutritional deficiencies even though I'm fairly good at taking my Vitamins. After both surgeries you can gain the weight back but GB seems to be more successful long term but it depends on individual and if they keep up exercising and watching weight to prevent gain. But it's much easier to lose 10 then 130 pounds!

Im done with children me and my husband agreed. Thank you

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[BMC blogger 38]

So I was the reverse, i went in to my WLS surgeon assuming sleeve and came out with GB as the recommendation. I haven’t had kids yet so I really wanted sleeve for that reason, but I have reflux and have been told it’s likely to get worse with sleeve. If not for the reflux I don’t think I would even consider GB, but the idea of it getting worse is a non-starter.

[deflationinprogress 17]

I had gastric bypass, I am now 7 months post op. No complications. Its not true that GB patients lose all of the weight quicker than sleeve patients. I follow a lot of sleevers on instagram and they lose faster than me. It all depends on the person. Im a slow and steady loser. I have to meal prep, eat healthy and exercise multiple times a week to lose decently. They both have their ups and downs, but bypass is the "gold standard" and has a lot more research behind it. The sleeve is great too. I think the only person that can really recommend is your surgeon, they are the ones who studied the surgery. I think people hear gastric bypass and think of the old times, but its a very high tech and safe procedure now. I was up walking the same day, Ive had no problems. I eat healthy nutritious food. I dont even get dumping syndrome.

I want to have kids. My surgeon told me that about 18 months post op it will be okay to try.