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I was torn between the sleeve and bypass but after learning the sleeve could potentially make my reflux/Gerd worse, I chose the bypass. My surgery was May 22nd and I feel great.

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I am almost 2 weeks out from GBP and other than the damn gas (which follows ALL laproscopic surgery), everything has been totally fine and am 95% back to normal. Im off painkillers completely and stopped them about 7 days after surgery. I had a slight complication with my bladder not restarting, but that had more to do with surgery and not with the GBP itself. So if you get either of the weight loss surgeries, you will be experiencing the same type of recovery afterwards.

Both the sleeve and the bypass will make you feel full. The other advantage GBP has is that it also incorporated malabsorption as well and not just restriction.

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I am almost 2 weeks out from GBP and other than the damn gas (which follows ALL laproscopic surgery), everything has been totally fine and am 95% back to normal. Im off painkillers completely and stopped them about 7 days after surgery. I had a slight complication with my bladder not restarting, but that had more to do with surgery and not with the GBP itself. So if you get either of the weight loss surgeries, you will be experiencing the same type of recovery afterwards.
Both the sleeve and the bypass will make you feel full. The other advantage GBP has is that it also incorporated malabsorption as well and not just restriction.
So glad everything is going great for yours. I'm so eager to start this journey also

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I'm glad you posted this. I'm in the same situation. I think I want "the sleeve" due to the ease and lack of complications but my researching is pointing to the RNY, even though I think it leads to ulcer and Vitamin issues. I think I'd rather by thin than have hair and nice nails.

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3 minutes ago, Panda333 said:

I'm glad you posted this. I'm in the same situation. I think I want "the sleeve" due to the ease and lack of complications but my researching is pointing to the RNY, even though I think it leads to ulcer and Vitamin issues. I think I'd rather by thin than have hair and nice nails.

complications aren't common - I've been involved in various bariatric forums for about five years and there aren't all that many issues with ulcers and Vitamin deficiencies. If you follow the rules and keep on top of your Vitamins, you'll likely be fine. The only "vitamin issue" I see coming up among people who are rule-followers are Iron deficiencies. Some people don't absorb oral iron well and develop deficiencies even though they take their iron. So...they end up having to get infusions. But most people do fine on oral iron.

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I am having revision bypass after 2 years of having the sleeve. I lost and have kept off 100 lbs. can anyone give me an idea as to how much more I will lose. Went from 239 to 139 and wearing 6s!!
So why are you getting a revision? Are you up in weight again?

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No I have ulcers all in my esophagus and been in extreme pain. Also have gastrophoresis I’m a great weight that’s why I’m wondering how much more I might lose.

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7 hours ago, jaymelaree said:

No I have ulcers all in my esophagus and been in extreme pain. Also have gastrophoresis I’m a great weight that’s why I’m wondering how much more I might lose.

from what I understand, you don't lose as much or as quickly as you do with a virgin surgery - esp if you're already pretty close to goal. If you WANT to lose more, though, I'm sure you can.

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9 hours ago, jaymelaree said:

No I have ulcers all in my esophagus and been in extreme pain. Also have gastrophoresis I’m a great weight that’s why I’m wondering how much more I might lose.

I had gastrophoresis also the RNY such great help I havnt had one stomach infection. Obesity Coverage.com can give u an Ideal of how ,such more u will lose. My friend went from close to goal on sleeve to RNY she is losing but its slower. She speed it up after 4 months by doing low carb high fat and it seems to work miracles she is quickly getting to a great weight.

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I went with bypass. I chose that because I use insulin. I haven’t since surgery. I also had indigestion and it can get worse with sleeve.

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