Sleeve???
I had the sleeve surgery 4 days ago, and my acid reflux is greatly improved. The surgeon found a hernia and repaired it during the surgery, and this was worth the surgery alone! Us sleevers do not have malabsorption issues found with the rny, but it is absolutely true that we take 2 multivitamins, calcium citrate, and b12. There is a small percentage that may also experience the dumping syndrome more common with the rny surgery. Our surgery is easier- my recovery has been a piece of cake so far. The boards have a long list of people who have lost serious weight and met their goal. I think there are different surgeries for different types of people so do your research and find the best fit for you. Otherwise, read the vsg board daily- it will give you a whole lot of insight into the process!
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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Jennifer,
You asked your question about 5 months ago - what did you decide to do? I need to make this decision soon and am leaning towards the sleeve, although my doctor wants to do the RNY. I have had acid reflux for about 20 years and the main reason for the surgery in the first place is to fix my hiatal hernia and the doc said he could do the RNY at the same time. I would love to not have acid reflux anymore but it seems like some say it's worse after surgery and some say it's better, so it's very confusing. I've spent a lot of the morning reading the "complications forum" and I think I need to get away from the depressing problems and read some more positive posts.
Would love to hear what you decided to do.
Robin
You asked your question about 5 months ago - what did you decide to do? I need to make this decision soon and am leaning towards the sleeve, although my doctor wants to do the RNY. I have had acid reflux for about 20 years and the main reason for the surgery in the first place is to fix my hiatal hernia and the doc said he could do the RNY at the same time. I would love to not have acid reflux anymore but it seems like some say it's worse after surgery and some say it's better, so it's very confusing. I've spent a lot of the morning reading the "complications forum" and I think I need to get away from the depressing problems and read some more positive posts.
Would love to hear what you decided to do.
Robin
Robin,
Hey I have decided to go with the SLEEVE!! My last PCP doc. apt is next Thurs. 2/16/12 then I can submit all my paperwork to the Ins. Co. I choosing the sleeve b/c the band can do so much more damage to your insides w/o you knowing until something major goes wrong and whose to say you will find that comfort level with restriction. Plus all the extra $ I would have to put out b/c the fills are considered "Out Patient" which my co-pay for that is $150.00 a pop.
The RNY I don't want them cutting my intestines point blank so that leaves the Sleeve, yea there are complications with ANY Surgery you choose to do but not doing something and continueing to be unhealthy will in the end kill you as well. I know you have to be at peace with your decision and don't let anyone tell you different. You will know when your ready... Its getting close and I'm not worried who knows if that's how I should be feeling and not to say that I wont be a basket case the day of. Good luck and keep me posted, Thanks for emailing and asking!! Take care
Jennifer
Hey I have decided to go with the SLEEVE!! My last PCP doc. apt is next Thurs. 2/16/12 then I can submit all my paperwork to the Ins. Co. I choosing the sleeve b/c the band can do so much more damage to your insides w/o you knowing until something major goes wrong and whose to say you will find that comfort level with restriction. Plus all the extra $ I would have to put out b/c the fills are considered "Out Patient" which my co-pay for that is $150.00 a pop.
The RNY I don't want them cutting my intestines point blank so that leaves the Sleeve, yea there are complications with ANY Surgery you choose to do but not doing something and continueing to be unhealthy will in the end kill you as well. I know you have to be at peace with your decision and don't let anyone tell you different. You will know when your ready... Its getting close and I'm not worried who knows if that's how I should be feeling and not to say that I wont be a basket case the day of. Good luck and keep me posted, Thanks for emailing and asking!! Take care
Jennifer
(VSG) HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165 
Hi Jennifer,
I'm seeing my surgeon tomorrow and hopefully he will write a really good recommendation letter. I'm also hoping he doesn't try to turn me off of the Sleeve - I really think that's what I want. I guess he hasn't done as many sleeves as RNYs, so maybe that's why he wants me to have that. I don't know.
I guess the not knowing if this is going to happen is the worst part for me so far. Also, I'm trying to eat up all the bad food I have in the house before I seriously try to do the things they want me to do so I'm hoping I'll have at least 1 month between the insurance "okay" to go ahead and the actual surgery. People have told me that I should do the six months even if my insurance company doesn't require it (mine doesn't) to get myself "prepared" for it - Maybe I'll put it off an extra month, but I'm so wanting to start this journey that I don't want to wait 6 months, but I don't want to fail either because I wasn't prepared. But I'm tired of getting sick approx. 4 nights a week from the hiatal hernia that I just want this surgery over with!!
So it sounds like we might be having this around the same time. So we'll have to keep in touch to help each other!!
Take care,
Robin
I'm seeing my surgeon tomorrow and hopefully he will write a really good recommendation letter. I'm also hoping he doesn't try to turn me off of the Sleeve - I really think that's what I want. I guess he hasn't done as many sleeves as RNYs, so maybe that's why he wants me to have that. I don't know.
I guess the not knowing if this is going to happen is the worst part for me so far. Also, I'm trying to eat up all the bad food I have in the house before I seriously try to do the things they want me to do so I'm hoping I'll have at least 1 month between the insurance "okay" to go ahead and the actual surgery. People have told me that I should do the six months even if my insurance company doesn't require it (mine doesn't) to get myself "prepared" for it - Maybe I'll put it off an extra month, but I'm so wanting to start this journey that I don't want to wait 6 months, but I don't want to fail either because I wasn't prepared. But I'm tired of getting sick approx. 4 nights a week from the hiatal hernia that I just want this surgery over with!!
So it sounds like we might be having this around the same time. So we'll have to keep in touch to help each other!!
Take care,
Robin
FYI, no refux here! Life is way better than with the band, honest!
I'm losing slower but I can eat and I eat well and healthy (90%) of the time. I will reach my weight loss goal in my own time. What matters is that I am happy AND I fit my size 12 suits and size 10/12 other stuff. Probably why I am no longer freaking - cuz I feel so normal.
I wish you the very best with your sleeve - it has been a blessing for me.
(((BIG HUGS)))
Leila
I'm losing slower but I can eat and I eat well and healthy (90%) of the time. I will reach my weight loss goal in my own time. What matters is that I am happy AND I fit my size 12 suits and size 10/12 other stuff. Probably why I am no longer freaking - cuz I feel so normal.
I wish you the very best with your sleeve - it has been a blessing for me.
(((BIG HUGS)))
Leila
3/30/2005 Lap Band installed 12/20/2010 Lap Band REMOVED
6/6/2011 Vertical SLEEVE Gastrectomy
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