Sleeve versus Bypass

Hey everyone! I'm starting the process of bariatric surgery, but I'm trying to decide between the sleeve and the bypass. What made you choose the sleeve? Do you regret it? What were some negatives or positives of your experience? Thanks for your help!

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I wrote a blog post on this back before I had my surgery, and laid out why I chose VSG.

I love my sleeve! I chose it because I was worried about the nutritional deficiencies with the bypass. I'm not that great with taking my vitamins but thankfully it's not as big of a deal than if I had the RNY. Good luck!

I had my surgery Sept. 29th. I'm loving it so far. One reason I chose the sleeve over the other was that it was a less evasive surgery. Recoup time was shorter. With the bypass there were more surgical cuts...I didn't like that idea. Also, I knew some who had the sleeve with positive results. Good luck with your decision.

I chose the sleeve because it was a simpler operation. It left the stomach intact so the pyloric valve still functions. It didn't reroute the intestines. I didn't like the idea of dumping, and dumping is less likely with the sleeve.

I had a lot of weight to lose, and various people recommended the RNY thinking I'd lose more weight with it. But I stuck with my choice and I'm so glad I did.

I lost 98% of my excess body weight -- 225 pounds. I'm now maintaining at 160 with a normal BMI. I'm so glad I had the surgery and chose the sleeve.

best of luck in your weight loss journey.

Carol

I chose the sleeve over the bypass because I didn't like the idea of someone re-routing my intestines. My original choice was actually the band, because it is reversible and the sleeve is not, but after speaking to a surgeon and discovering that the band has failed many people, I went with the less invasive of the sleeve versus the bypass. I also liked the idea that the hunger hormone is decreased with the sleeve surgery as my appetite has always been huge, which is why I was in the predicament in the first place. Everyone has to make their own choice, but for me the sleeve was the right one and after a year, I know that I have chosen well. I do know that people that have huge problems with acid reflux should probably go with the bypass because from what I understand, the sleeve only makes that worse. Good luck to you on this very important decision!

I chose the sleeve because it did exactly what I was wanting (limit food intake) without the huge risks associated with the bypass. Also, a friend of mine who had the bypass years ago said that if she was to do it over again, she would have the sleeve instead. It felt more "natural" than the bypass. Your stomach is intact, just smaller. And nothing is re-routed. Just felt like the best choice for me.

I choose the sleeve because my surgeon said I would be able to take Nsaids following that surgery whereas if I had the RNY I would never be able to take Aleve, Advil, Aspirin or other Nsaids again. I have arthritis and that was a huge decision factor for me.

I love my sleeve by the way.... 3.5 months out and have lost nearly 90 lbs. including the pre-op weight loss. I have about 55 to go! It does decrease the hunger as well as your stomach isn't re-routed.