Need to Decide - Sleeve or RNY
I chose the sleeve 8 years ago at age 58 and am glad I did. I do need advil occasionally and my surgeon is ok with it. I was able to get hiatal hernia repaired during vsg and that plus weight loss cured my gerd.
Read my blog about my decision and what I did. Also on the lapsf web page there is an article about why the sleeve is a better option for older patients. It was good for me but keep thinking and you will find your answer. Good luck. I was the same as you gaining and losing the same 30 pounds over and over. Diane S
The lapsf page? Do you have a link?
Now I'm off to read your blog -----> 
Teresa (WA State)
VSG on June 7, 2018 (At age 59)
Start of Program (1-1-18): 303 n Surgery Weight: 260 n CW (10-16-18): 203.4 n GW: 175 (first goal)
You have been given some great advice and input.... Here are some links for your research. I tell people to read about the surgery types and ask yourself "can I do this for the rest of my life"? You will know which one is right for you
- ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS INFORMATION
- About Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Risks and Rewards of Bariatric Surgery
- Nutritional Guideline after Gastric Bypass
- Life After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Choosing a Bariatric Surgery Center
- FAQ
- Feature Article
- Forum Contributors
- VERTICAL SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY INFORMATION
- About Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Forum Contributors
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
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