Sleeve or bypass? Pros and cons?

(deactivated member)
on 10/14/12 9:29 pm
My surgery date is in 2 weeks...(excited and nervous!)

I've read a bit of info online regarding both surgeries and still a little confused and can't quite make up my mind. Pros & Cons for both? 
rainyone
on 10/15/12 4:25 am - Canada
VSG on 04/03/12
I went with the sleeve because I felt all I needed was the restriction and not the malabsorbtion. RNY  has a bit better stats because of the malabsorbtion... it gives a bit of a boost in terms of not being able to absorb all of your calories for the first few years ( as well as not absorbing  all your vitamins as well)

I liked that my excess stomach was removed. I didn't like a blind part of my stomach sitting there. Some people find that it is removed a negative. It also reduced the gherlin so possibly less hunger. You don't have the dumping with the sleeve. Could be a pro or a con.

I liked that I have a normal functioning pyloric valve. Rny is better in terms of resolving type 2 diabetes though. Rny has restrictions in terms of taking nsaids ( like advil , aleve etc) sleeve usually doesn't ( still not the best pain killer to take first though) 

Either one is good. Just depends on the person.

HW 295 lbs,CW 195, nuts goal-210, my goal 175 surgery date April 3 in Tijuana with Dr Ponce De Leon      

(deactivated member)
on 10/15/12 12:16 pm
  Thank you so much for your insight! I appreciate it! :)
(deactivated member)
on 10/15/12 5:41 am
its a personal choice.i chose the RNY as i felt that the success rate was better.i do not regret my decision.i have lost 130 lbs off all of my meds and if given the choice i would choose it again.i like that i can only eat a certain amount and no sugar.although around holidays its hard but i remember how i got here in the first place and why i chose to have the surgery.good luck with which ever surgery you choose
(deactivated member)
on 10/15/12 12:16 pm
  Thank you for your insight as well! I appreciate it! :) Time to make a chart I think! 
(deactivated member)
on 10/15/12 12:07 pm
rainyone
on 10/16/12 6:11 am - Canada
VSG on 04/03/12

HW 295 lbs,CW 195, nuts goal-210, my goal 175 surgery date April 3 in Tijuana with Dr Ponce De Leon      

(deactivated member)
on 10/16/12 7:40 am
Beautiful! Thank you! ...Guess I'm not the first ;) lol
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