I have til Monday to decide....sleeve scheduled on the 20th but they said I could change it to bypass by Monday if I wanted to...

I'm still waiting on my initial consultation appointment, but I've been looking at both options for quite some time. I have GERD, so the surgeon may tell me that the sleeve is not indicated for me, which would make my decision a lot easier. And I'll be fine with getting the "gold standard" gastric bypass if that's what he advises.

In your case, it appears that your surgeon doesn't strongly prefer one of the other and has cleared you for your choice of procedure. My analytical mind leans toward the gastric bypass. I consulted for a company that conducted phase four pharmaceutical trials, and I've always leaned heavily toward treatments that have the best efficacy and the lowest mortality/morbidity rates as indicated by large peer-reviewed studies. My research into the studies points me toward gastric bypass. That said, we are not talking about which pill to take here. These surgeries impact more than the amount of weight we lose and the number of years we can expect to live. Both have advantages and disadvantages that may impact your post-surgery life in different ways.

Have you asked your surgeon what he/she would choose if it were for him/herself? I think that's always a good question if you are undecided.

That is a good question...thanks! Im leaning towards the bypass because it is the "gold standard"...

So far I've opted for the Gastric Bypass (I may ultimately decide on the duodenal switch) because it not only makes your stomach smaller, it also, unlike the sleeve, bypasses some intestine and reduces the nutrients/calories you absorb, increasing the weight loss.

Edited February 9, 20188 yr by ShaneH1