Hi All... Not sure if there is already a thread for March surgery yet, but if not, here’s one and ready to support one another! My Gastric Bypass is scheduled 3/11/2020...working to get my head right for 2 week pre-op?!

I’m tomorrow ??? March 2nd sleeve revision to SIPS DS. Nervous, excited, nervous haha. I’m in Boston woukd love to hear from others having surgery tomorrow or this week!

I’m scheduled for March 6...

I'm scheduled for March 12. My surgeon and I are still deciding between a Gastric Bypass or a Mini Gastric Bypass.

But one way or another - here I go!

Getting the Duodenal Switch on the 14th

1 hour ago, Bren85 said:

I'm scheduled for March 12. My surgeon and I are still deciding between a Gastric Bypass or a Mini Gastric Bypass.

But one way or another - here I go!

Hi Bren, Welcome! Excited for you!! I’m scheduled for gastric bypass on 3/11. Curious, did your Dr. describe the difference between the bypass and mini bypass? Anythng you can share on it would be most helpful. Thanks!

Welcome lurkers! We added a lot of new March baris here! We are at March 1st and procedures start tomorrow thru the end of the month. Please be sure to check in and let everyone know how you are doing!

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March 26 Cia2020, OnMyWay1956, Marthalynn, richiewho

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March 30 Stanlak, Starla K, Milly221

March 31 KhoricRitter

Anyone out there having bypass surgery in Spokane,Washington on or near March 26???

8 hours ago, Lily66 said:

Hi Bren, Welcome! Excited for you!! I’m scheduled for gastric bypass on 3/11. Curious, did your Dr. describe the difference between the bypass and mini bypass? Anythng you can share on it would be most helpful. Thanks!

Hi Lily66,

I am actually revising from a sleeve gastrectomy. He had said that he thought the gastric bypass (GB) was a great option for me, but he did mention that I might consider the mini gastric bypass (MGB) too. He didn't go into a lot a detail, but I have been doing quite a bit of research on my own. We will discuss it more next week when I go back for my appointment before the surgery date.

It looks like for many people the MGB is a great surgery choice with very similar results to the GB such as weight loss and resolving comorbidities. The nice thing about the MGB is that it requires less intestinal (stomach) rerouting and the time of surgery is much less. However, there is a higher incidence of bile reflux after the surgery.

I have a had quite a problem with acid reflux and they found on my recent upper GI scope that I have a severely inflamed esophagus. So I am leaning toward the gastric bypass which has been shown to take care of GERD completely.

Hope this helps anyone with questions.

Best of luck on your upcoming surgery on the 11th.

Bren

My surgery is scheduled for March 20

12 hours ago, Bren85 said:

Hi Lily66,

I am actually revising from a sleeve gastrectomy. He had said that he thought the gastric bypass (GB) was a great option for me, but he did mention that I might consider the mini gastric bypass (MGB) too. He didn't go into a lot a detail, but I have been doing quite a bit of research on my own. We will discuss it more next week when I go back for my appointment before the surgery date.

It looks like for many people the MGB is a great surgery choice with very similar results to the GB such as weight loss and resolving comorbidities. The nice thing about the MGB is that it requires less intestinal (stomach) rerouting and the time of surgery is much less. However, there is a higher incidence of bile reflux after the surgery.

I have a had quite a problem with acid reflux and they found on my recent upper GI scope that I have a severely inflamed esophagus. So I am leaning toward the gastric bypass which has been shown to take care of GERD completely.

Hope this helps anyone with questions.

Best of luck on your upcoming surgery on the 11th.

Bren

Thanks so much Bren, your explanation helped! Initially, I was adamant on having sleeve. Surgeon asked if I ever have acid reflux? I replied, Yes, rarely, but on occasion. He drew pictures explaining how and why reflux would likely be much worse following sleeve. I left his office rather let down, but after research and the experience of others here, I feel great peace in going with RNY. I want to go through this only once, if possible. Best wishes to you, and thanks again! -Lily

14 hours ago, Bren85 said:

Hi Lily66,

I am actually revising from a sleeve gastrectomy. He had said that he thought the gastric bypass (GB) was a great option for me, but he did mention that I might consider the mini gastric bypass (MGB) too. He didn't go into a lot a detail, but I have been doing quite a bit of research on my own. We will discuss it more next week when I go back for my appointment before the surgery date.

It looks like for many people the MGB is a great surgery choice with very similar results to the GB such as weight loss and resolving comorbidities. The nice thing about the MGB is that it requires less intestinal (stomach) rerouting and the time of surgery is much less. However, there is a higher incidence of bile reflux after the surgery.

I have a had quite a problem with acid reflux and they found on my recent upper GI scope that I have a severely inflamed esophagus. So I am leaning toward the gastric bypass which has been shown to take care of GERD completely.

Hope this helps anyone with questions.

Best of luck on your upcoming surgery on the 11th.

Bren

Thanks for explaining that. I'm having the full RGY because of acid reflux. I will be very glad to get rid of that.

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March 3 Glannin, BigInJapan, Byrd0315, Katheryn0303, Tamarita, CammyC, Kristyle, mooki

March 4 lucia.vsg

March 5 KSMermaid, gucci2018, ERYNN123, gcampbell99

March 6 Pansypicker, Amber77, LeeLee Luv

March 9 Angie526, AuntCyn, highlyundermedicated, Nette200486, Wendy128

March 10 Confidently_Me, Nermada, Wellness Warrior, NewEnglanderGal, Amy Franks, finding.me

March 11 MaineDoc, 3charrm, lily66, asnirak

March 12 ronjsteele1, anyu3379, Jay2016

March 13 Q75j25

March 14 Amie

March 17 Mello1

March 18 Hop_Scotch

March 19 medicpup2, MMurphy1015

March 20 JessicaMNCat, fiddlinjellybean, LisaB6889

March 23 KingTeresa 2006, Believe0xandx0conquer, RPilch

March 25 Sozamy

March 24 heavenlyscrts, jDubs, AngienHarry, SleeveCanadian, Learning2LoveTina, Melodyadea

March 26 Cia2020, OnMyWay1956, Marthalynn, richiewho

March 27 Ayemeeb, Eribur

March 30 Stanlak, Starla K, Milly221

March 31 KhoricRitter

2 hours ago, Lily66 said:

Thanks so much Bren, your explanation helped! Initially, I was adamant on having sleeve. Surgeon asked if I ever have acid reflux? I replied, Yes, rarely, but on occasion. He drew pictures explaining how and why reflux would likely be much worse following sleeve. I left his office rather let down, but after research and the experience of others here, I feel great peace in going with RNY. I want to go through this only once, if possible. Best wishes to you, and thanks again! -Lily

Yup, I was the same way. The surgeon recommended RNY, but left the decision to me for that very reason. My reflux has been bad and was getting worse and when I read that the sleeve may aggravate the problem, it was then a no brainer for me.

Hey, is anyone else oscillating between being very excited to 'what the heck am I doing'? That's why I love coming on this site at times, although when I read about some other's complications, I get nervous again...

The nerves are finally settling in, this surgery is happening tomorrow. My surgeon's office just called to go over the guidelines for the 1 day liquid diet. Guess, I'll go have some jello.

9 minutes ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

The nerves are finally settling in, this surgery is happening tomorrow. My surgeon's office just called to go over the guidelines for the 1 day liquid diet. Guess, I'll go have some Jello.

You'll be fine! Remember attitude is everything!