Just found out I'll need gastric bypass instead of sleeve

Hi! So, I have been in the loooooooooooooong process of trying to get insurance to cover my sleeve. However, my upper endoscopy revealed 2 ulcers so now my surgeon is recommending gastric bypass instead of sleeve. I agreed but have to admit that I am way more nervous about bypass than I was about the sleeve. I guess I'm considered a low bmi-er at 35bmi. I don't have any specific questions but I think I'm looking for some reassurance about this procedure. Thanks in advance

I love my RNY.

Best decision of my whole life.

It is a scary process when things get changed around, hang in there. 

After the surgery is done, you'll never even know which one you had.

Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great.

I too hava a lower BMI and first considered the sleeve. I ended up going with the RNY for my diabetes. Pretty sure recovery is about the same. I'm only 3 weeks out and am very happy with the surgery. It does seem more invasive or complex, but it has been the gold standard for over 50 years. Trust your surgeon, he knows what's best. You got this!!! 

When I was first researching surgery,  I really wanted the sleeve. I thought it would be less invasive, or extreme. Both my primary doctor abs my surgeon believed that the RNY would be better because I had type 2 diabetes.  I was worried at first,  but for no reason.  

I'm 4 months post op, I'm more than halfway to my goal, and as of 11/11/2015 my diabetes is in complete remission. I'm not taking any medication except for my vitamins and a prilosec to keep my stomach acid in check. 

I have heard from people who have had the sleeve that sometimes the recovery from sleeve is harder than from RNY.  The sleeve actually cuts a larger portion of the stomach, and my surgeon advances the diet for sleeve slower than for RNY.  

Please don't be afraid because you feel it's too restrictive,  it really isn't too hard to adjust. Good luck!

Thank you everyone! Your encouraging words certainly help ease my fears. It does seem more invasive but it being the gold standard IS true and also true that I just need to trust my surgeon. Thanks! 

I revised from band to bypass at a BMI of 33. I worried a little that it was too invasive for what I needed but I'm phenomenally happy with the decision. And bonus---in 4.5 months I'm 8 pound til goal! 

I planned on sleeve for 3 years before finding out I had to have bypass. Absolutely the best decision for me, and I'm glad my surgeon steered me in the right direction. My issue was GERD, and I now finally have relief from the 12-times daily nausea spells that 40mg of Prilosec barely touched before surgery. The sleeve was a perfect fit for my husband, who's also thrilled with his choice. Any surgery is a tool; it'll work as long as you pick it up and use it. I had a BMI of 37 at the time of my RNY.

"more Invasive' is a funny concept in a way... I considered it more invasive to permanently get rid of part of my body in the sleeve, whereas in RNY things are rearranged, but they are all still there.... and while very rare, could be reversed if needed. That being said, I agree with Grim, once you are healed up and on your way you won't be thinking about which one you had. So happy to be on this journey - that is what's important.