Need help choosing between band/sleeve/rny

mitosam
on 8/15/12 5:52 am
How did you choose between band/sleeve/rny?  I need to choose and I am confused.  I have 180 lbs to lose.  I am 45 years old. 
H.A.L.A B.
on 8/15/12 4:17 pm
band - no way, ever. Toomany compications. too high failure rate/

RNY - I had it and lost 100lbs - but now I deal with reactive hypoglycemai - very comon after RNY - (google it) it is a very difficult to manage.  If I could chose it again - I would get the sleeve,

VSG: yes - definetly.

But remember: the surgery is  a tool. You have to work really hard with either one. 

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

Tanya W.
on 8/30/12 8:54 am - Winnipeg, Canada
I had the RNY. The greatest benefit was that I left the hospital with normal blood pressure - very cool.
However, if I had to do it over again, I would probably have the sleeve because you don't get dumping syndrome. I've had a few serious episodes of it and wouldn't wi**** on my worst enemy. Also, I find that those on the sleeve seem to have reduced appetite.

No one can know what's right for you - you have decide what is best. Keep asking quesitons, it is a good way to start.

Tanya
          
Kristin B.
on 9/5/12 5:21 am - West Des Moines, IA
VSG on 05/17/08 with
VSG
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