first your surgeon is not giving you the best option for you, he is giving you the best option HE can do, there is a BIG difference.  If you get the sleeve DO NOT let anyone butcher your stomach to revise to gastric bypass, which bypasses your pyloric valve.  postpone your surgery till you do more research and do yourself a favor and look into the DS. www.dsfacts.com  you would have to travel to NY for that, but better than multiple revision surgeries. 

Hi , I was also going for the lapband surgery but after meeting with my doctor a couple of times she spoke on how she thinks that the gastric bypass would be better for me. I went with what she said . I had the surgery done on Jan 10th 2012.  I have lost alittle over 70 pounds so far. Im doing great and feel so much better . I still have alot more to lose and I am to stay on this journey of mine.

I wanted to tell you I had a friend who had the lapband done and she is doing awesome...she has lost about 120 pounds so far and she needs to lose more ..she was well over 400 pounds.  I also have a cousin that had the lapband done and she has lost 70 pounds and then gained 20 back...not sure if it is something she is doing or isnt doing.

What they said to u about having the sleeve done then bypass..thats a first I have ever heard that being done. . I wish you the best of luck. keep in touch ok

Best Regards,
Darlene

Hey Rhody!! Good for you!! I had a TT last yr and have since gained 30 lbs from being BAD!! I am restarting my diet and getting back to basics starting today!!! 

hi there!!

Welcome..

First, I would really think about your decision before going for it. Did you talk with Dr. Pohl about your concerns? They are very different surgeries....both come with results... I think it will really be based on YOU and YOUR body. You know you more than anyone else.

Also, does your health insurance cover both procedures? Some insurances do not cover the sleeve...they only cover the bypass.

Bypass isn't really so complex. It seems overwhelming in the beginning, but you get used to it. I am over 5 months post-op from having bypass with Dr. Pohl, and in the beginning I thought I made such a bad choice... but it's the best thing I ever did!!! 

We are always here if you need support!!

-Kaila

 Hi. (: I am at a loss as to which way to go. The bypass seems so...complex. I have diverticulosis and recently was hospitalized for diverticulitis. Messing with my intestines scares me. A little. I will tell more of my story in a bit, but have about 2 weeks to decide on Sleeve or Bypass. Off to the elementary school, for a bit. 

I am 32, female, 350, 5'7". 


Thanks!