Roux vs Sleeve

Thank you so much for all of your great info! I've never had to seek medical attention for heartburn - usually I take a Gaviscon and that's all I've needed. It has ALWAYS come from eating things I shouldn't and usually in large quantities. You've definitely given me things to consider!

Just had my sleeve three days ago so not much to share yet.

My original surgery date was October 18-2019 but was given a cancellation with only two weeks notice. Then one week before surgery I was told the planned RNY may be switched to VSG. I didn't have much time to educate myself on the VSG but had no choice in the end as I had too much scar tissue from prior surgeries to safely have the RNY.

So far so good. I've never suffered from heartburn in the past and haven't had it in the last three days. I have had my diabetes already go into remission (4.2) and I'm off my blood pressure pills. In addition, I'm down another 5lbs.

Im very happy so far with my sleeve

Wow congratulations!!! It sounds like the sleeve was a fantastic choice for you even though you were kind of forced into it. I'm glad to hear that you are doing so well! Thanks for letting me know this - makes me feel good about VSG! :)

I chose the sleeve Because I did not feel comfortable with malabsorption. I also did not like the that There was certain OTC meds I would not be able to take..Like aspirin or any meds containing aspirin. God forbid i took something I didnt know had aspirin in it and burned a hole in my little bypass pouch. Which I have read of people doing. My Doctor said After 4 months I would be cleared for aspirin and it gave me a peace of mind. Also I have have read stories of people gaining back all their weight with both surgeries and that was another factor in my choosing. It's cliche but true..the surgery is a tool. It works only as well as you use it.

FYI-- newer recommendations from the ASMBS suggest that VSG patients should also avoid NSAIDS (including asprin).

I'm just going by what my doctor told me Sparklekitty. I don't plan on taking any NSAIDS but If I do in the furture(by accident or not) I liked that he told me "they don't really worry about NSAIDS for VSG Patients anymore" Like if i had uncontrollable diarrhea at work or when i am out it would be nice to be able to take some Pepto..Or if I am having a heart attack it would be nice to start chewing on aspirin to try to save my life before i could get to a hospital.

Don't get me wrong, it's great to listen to your doctor! But not all surgeons are up on the newest expert recommendations. So I believe it's important to be aware of the newest research.

If you're having a heart attack, by all means, take the asprin; ulcer risk is much less worrisome than the heart attack. :)

And some are just catching up with what their more experienced (with the sleeve) colleagues have been telling their patients all along - absolutely avoid them with the RNY, but use them appropriately with a VSG or DS.

You honestly think someone with RNY wouldn't take an aspirin if they were having a heart attack???

There is a chance someone with rny might not even have Aspirin in their home because they know they can't have it..if I had the bypass instead of the sleeve I am certain I wouldn't have it. A person in my family is on blood thinners and can't have it...and there would be no need for me to have it as it would give me an ulcer.