Hi! New here... I'm looking into the Sleeve but my BMI is 53

Here are some articles on the subject. Can't say anything as to their accuracy, but the only info you can get about this question on this forum is anecdotal.

http://guidedoc.com/gastric-sleeve-vs-gastric-bypass-surgery

http://www.mexicobariatriccenter.com/gastric-sleeve-vs-gastr ic-bypass/

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Obesity/40490

https://asmbs.org/resources/studies-weigh-in-on-safety-and-e ffectiveness-of-newer-bariatric-and-metabolic-surgery-proced ure

I had a BMI of 52 and my surgeon at first wanted RNY for me, except that at the time I was taking prednisone, which causes problems in RNY patients. So I got the sleeve. I'm only a year post-op, so I can't say anything about its long-term success for me. But so far, I have no cause for complaint. Far from it!

psychoticparrot

While I would not consider myself a "long term" success, I started with a BMI of 63, so "larger" patients do get the sleeve and lose well. You just have to work it - everyday.

You're an amazing example of how well the sleeve works for higher BMI patients. I don't even recognize you in your new pic!!