Help! Ok so now Im confused...
Ok so yesterday I went to see the surgeon for tha last time b4 surgery and he mad it a point again 2 say are u sure u want the sleeve and not the bypass? I said yes then he proceeded to say well u know the RYN is like the porche and the sleeve is like a mercedes. Basically he is comparing them to cars saying dat the RYN is a better surgery. Im not sure what to think I know I do want the best results. I dont want to dump or have malabsorption dats why I choose the sleeve. Plus I hear alot of ppl on hear saying they have the same success and RYN patients. But if it is better then I guess I really wouldnt mind. I jus want to loose weight & be healthy. So Im so confused My surgery is on May 4th so I guess I have a lil time to change if I need to RYN.
Please help. What are your thoughts on this?
Kisha
But the bottom line is, do you want to deal with malabsorption for the rest of your life? And keep in mind that RNYers malabsorb calories for just a few years, but malabsorb vitamins/minerals for life. And, although RNYers will lose faster in the beginning, the weight loss statistics pretty much even out between VSG and RNY by the end of the first year. So, ask yourself why you chose the VSG in the first place. If that reason is still valid, then stick to your guns.
I am 2 months out today and I love my sleeve.
I would do what you feel most comfortable with. You are the one that is getting the operation, not your doctor. Unless he has a specific medical reason for wanting you to have the RNY over the Sleeve, I would stick to your choice. I am going to get the sleeve procedure as well (June). I was trying to decide between the two procedures and ultimately decided that the sleeve was the best option for me. I don't like the idea of re-routing to my small intestines or the malabsorbtion, so the sleeve definitely appealed to me.
My doctor agreed with my choice and told me that due to a medication I am taking, the sleeve is actually what he would have recommended. He also explained that the sleeve was designed to be the first part of a two part plan with the RNY being the second part of the plan, and has been around for years. What doctors have discovered is that patients are having great results with just the sleeve procedure, that they do not need to have the RNY done. That is why it is now being offered as it's own procedure.
You need to feel comfortable with your decision. Remind yourself why you picked the Sleeve over RNY and if you still agree with those reasons, you will have your answer.
Good luck and I will say a prayer for you!
Jean
This decision is in your court, I wouldn't begin to try to sell you one way or the other. You have to do the research, read this board, read the rny board do the comparisons, and make the decision that will be the best for you. It is a life change and it has to be one you can live with.
Good luck on your decision, and which ever it is if you follow the plan your dr. gives you, you are going to do fine.
go with your instinct. you are the one who has to live with this. dumping sucks - actually i don't know because i have not done it. but it sounds bad. no timefor it.
studies show you can lose as much weight and as fast with a properly done sleeve. I like mercedes better anyway (see pic on my blog page). diane
I have no regrets at all.
And frankly, I am not a speed racer car. I want to get to the finish line in one piece !