I had my appointment with my awesome surgeon this morning---what a fabulous and caring staff and I like everyone including the surgeon!

I was all set to be prepping for VSG but due to some issues I have with my esophagus, I may have to have the gastric bypass. Not complaining at all, just kind of a re-route in my head. Still, all possible appointments are scheduled at this time and I am aiming for March. 

Has anyone else had in mind what they wanted for surgery and then had to re-gauge things? Curious, really. I respect Dr Nair and his staff and their knowledge.

Please weigh in if you have had an experience like this and help me wrap my brain into  RNY when I have spent several months researching VSG. 

I did too. I was getting RNY, and only learned about the DS and sleeve after it was scheduled. I had to change surgeons when I changed my surgery to the DS, but all my pre-op stuff just transferred. The first surgeon was nice, and didn't want to lose me as a paying customer so I felt a little bad, but I had to live with my choice, not him.

My advice is to get a second opinion. Now, I'm not knocking the surgeon you've already seen, but it never hurts to get a second opinion, and it's really important to get the form of WLs that's best for the way YOU want to live the rest of your life.

I think she said her surgeon and staff she is working with are awesome. I would presume that means she has been working with them for awhile, and that she trusts them and the quality of care they are providing. The relationship factor is important.

They well may be awesome---but that doesn't make them infallible. She can get a dozen other opinions and still use this practice, if she chooses. The point is, if she gets other opinions it should help her feel more comfortable with whatever she chooses to do. Do you have some problem with that?

Wanted the lap band, went into surgery for it, they couldn't do it because of a huge hiatal hernia. Then I wanted the sleeve but insurance wouldn't cover it at the time. So I went for an RNY, which turned out to be a good thing because of my severe GERD that caused Barrett's esophagus. I still have the Barrett's, which is permanent, but it was caught early and hasn't gotten any worse. But no more GERD! Yay! Now I'm glad the lap band and the sleeve didn't work out for me.

So, yes, I had to change my course with getting WLS. But I'm glad I ended up with the type that took my needs into consideration.

Started the journey thinking of lap band, but as I learned more about the options, I went to the sleeve and then ultimately RNY. Some times a good idea is replaced by an even better idea, so it pays to keep an open mind.

An informed decision is a good decision, so take time to learn all you can about RNY. You should have enough information with a few days of research from various sources. Does your surgeon offer presentations thoroughly describing each surgery and comparing the benefits and drawbacks of each?  Go to those and preferably go twice. Different information will resonate with you each time and the discussions with different groups will be enlightening.If you have access to other bariatric centers locally, check out the others as well, just as part of your info gathering.  If the bariatric center offers weekly support group meetings, go to as many as you can to hear discussions by pre-op and post-op people. Read various online forums. Take notes and ask questions. Now that you have a basic understanding of the process via your research on WLS, this phase of information gathering will go faster and important questions to ask will come to mind more quickly. 

FWIW, I chose RNY for the following reasons. Due to age and finances, I had only one opportunity for WLS (revisions not an option), so I wanted to maximize my chances of success and minimize downside risks. RNY has the best track record of success with a slightly faster typical weight loss. Sleevers also do well, but I was concerned that since the procedure is only 10 years old, there is no history of how VSG patients fare over the long term or data about long term complications. Because it has more history, there is a broader base of knowledge about RNY so more medical help may be available in non-metro areas. On the other hand, one big plus of VSG is the ability to take NSAIDs for arthritis (now or later) which so many people get as they age, especially those will a history of obesity who have damaged their joints.That's a good reminder to consider not only how the surgery will affect your life in the near term, but also for many years to come.

Best wishes for your journey!

I am neither RNY not sleeve! And I got the surgery I wanted (band). So no experience like yours! 

But I wanted to say, read all you can but then, if you trust your doctor, listen to him/her!  It is hard for me to truly understand because in the UK our doctors are not financially motivated by one surgery as opposed to another. So I accept it may be different. But if you believe in your doctors,  then accept their expertise.  And if you don't believe, then it is not the right doctor for you!!

But research will show you what questions to ask.

best wishes whatever happens.

To be perfectly honest, I would still want a second and possibly a third opinion,  It might be the best choice for you, but this is a one shot deal, so you have to be completely ready and convinced that this is your best route.  I would need more convincing.  As you get more information, you will feel calmer and more committed to one approach or another.  Untill you are certain, I would wait and continue to research. 

I would be getting a second and. Third opinion before. I allowed the surgeon to make me change my surgery. Maybe it is his skill level,more that your esophagus,that is at issue?  What exactly is the problem with your esophagus. ?

it is your body and it is going tobe very important that you are happy with your surgery TyTy