Sleeve or bypass, how did you choose?

[TaylorMade4One 105]

Not 100% sure which one I should get? How did you decide?

[Kimbero 167]

My surgeon helped me pick by giving me information about both, and which one he thought would be better for me

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[TaylorMade4One 105]

At first I was thinking the sleeve, but it seems like I may not loose as much weight.

[tgargano 0]

I am in the same boat. I am not sure which surgery would be better.

[melmssc 36]

The surgeon laid out the options and thought that the GSL was a better option for my situation. He said since I don't have a bmi over 40 nor diabetes that the bypass was not my best option.

[TaylorMade4One 105]

How much weight do you want to loose?

[GirlShrinking 110]

Not 100% sure which one I should get? How did you decide?

My dr decided that I would be better candidate for the RNY (I chose sleeve) he said because of my history of acid reflux and my sweet tooth the RNY would better since acid reflux would be better and I would be less tempted to eat sweets if I had the RNY.



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[TaylorMade4One 105]

My dr decided that I would be better candidate for the RNY (I chose sleeve) he said because of my history of acid reflux and my sweet tooth the RNY would better since acid reflux would be better and I would be less tempted to eat sweets if I had the RNY.



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I have the same issue with sweet cravings and acid reflux. My doctor recommends the bypass. Is bypass called "RNY"? Still learning the lingo. Lol

[tgargano 0]

I am looking to lose around 150. Weighing 360 now with BMI of about 47

[BostonWLKC 806]

I chose bypass bc I felt that it maximizes the weight loss . I also feel like the bypass limits your eating more- And There are so many people getting their sleeves converted to bypass and I didn’t want two surgeries ! If you have reflux the bypass eliminates (or at least reduces) it —- and folks say the sleeve can create reflux .




HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17)
GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18)
GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18)
GW#3- 160
CW 173
5’6”

[ajallen 27]

I decided on a bypass before I even saw the surgeon because I didn't think a sleeve would work for me,I didn't think it would restrict my eating like a bypass, my surgeon said a sleeve but I said a bypass and he was fine with that.

[TaylorMade4One 105]

I decided on a bypass before I even saw the surgeon because I didn't think a sleeve would work for me,I didn't think it would restrict my eating like a bypass, my surgeon said a sleeve but I said a bypass and he was fine with that.

Oh ok. Are you happy with your decision on the bypass?

[TaylorMade4One 105]

I chose bypass bc I felt that it maximizes the weight loss . I also feel like the bypass limits your eating more- And There are so many people getting their sleeves converted to bypass and I didn’t want two surgeries ! If you have reflux the bypass eliminates (or at least reduces) it —- and folks say the sleeve can create reflux .




HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17)
GW#1- 199 (2/11/18)
GW#2- 180 (4/2/18)
GW#3- 160
CW 173
5’6”

Learned something new. I didn't know the sleeve can creat reflux nor the bypass could reduce or eliminate it. I feel the same way about the bypass I want to maximize my weight loss.
Thanks for sharing!

[redhead_che 824]

I was a "low BMI" patient, so I wasn't thinking seriously about the RNY, but I would have listened to my surgeon if they suggested it. However, my surgeon said I was "the perfect candidate" for the sleeve, which was what I wanted anyways. I didn't want more health problems down the line via nutritional deficiencies or what have you if I happened to lose too much weight. And I really didn't want to re-wire all of my guts--for me, taking some of one thing out is better than redoing all the pipes

I am very happy with my decision. Almost 5 months post op and only 28lbs until I reach my goal. And maybe I'll keep going!

[crystal649 13]

I originally wanted to go with the sleeve but after talking with my surgeon I chose bypass. My surgeon explained to me that I wouldn’t lose all the weight I want with the sleeve and because I already have really bad acid reflux that the sleeve could make it worse. He asked me if I wanted to take medication for acid reflux for the rest of my life and i told him my one of my goals with surgery was to stop taking medications for high blood pressure and that would just have me trading one med for another. So it’ll be bypass surgery in June.