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gastric sleeve vs. standard gastric bypass
i am considering getting the sleeve done instead of the standard bypass but i wanted to get other's opinion. i was thinking about the sleeve because you don't have the dumping syndrome and i am afraid of that. although i'm also afraid that i might cheat with the sleeve because of not getting the dumping syndrome. did anyone find that the sleeve worked the same as the bypass? was the weight loss about as much as with the bypass? thanks for reading and looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts...jenn
Hi Jenn, I can talk about RNY, that is what I had done. The sleeve was not an option when I had my wls. I had a choice between band and rny, based on insurance options. I spoke with the surgeon, completely thinking that I was going to have a band. We decided that RNY was the best option, based on my other medical problems.
I am thrilled with the weightloss. The threat of dumping is in the back of my mind. This possibility helps me to make better choices when my mind wants something not healthy for me. I have had a couple of dumping sessions, they are not fun, and I appreciate that I do dump.
I have friends that have had the sleeve, other friends that chose the band, and they are equally glad of their choices. Discussus your thoughts with your surgical team, read lots of information on both procedures, make your final decision when you have all the facts. Then trust your decision and follow the program set up by your surgeon. Hugs
I am thrilled with the weightloss. The threat of dumping is in the back of my mind. This possibility helps me to make better choices when my mind wants something not healthy for me. I have had a couple of dumping sessions, they are not fun, and I appreciate that I do dump.
I have friends that have had the sleeve, other friends that chose the band, and they are equally glad of their choices. Discussus your thoughts with your surgical team, read lots of information on both procedures, make your final decision when you have all the facts. Then trust your decision and follow the program set up by your surgeon. Hugs
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Hi Jenn!
I was sleeved. I went for the consult in March 2010 and my surgeon said it was the best for me because of the weight I was at (406). He said being sleeved would still leave my body open to be RNY'd later down the line. He said that at my starting weight the RNY was a dangerous procedure, and if I stopped losing weight before goal I'd have limited options.
I chose the sleeve at his recommendation. I had originally wanted RNY, but admittedly because that was all that I knew about at the time. I informed myself a little more and I would chose to be sleeved again if I had to make that choice again.
However, what's good for me isn't necessarily good for everyone else. Good to go to your surgeon for a consult.
I was sleeved. I went for the consult in March 2010 and my surgeon said it was the best for me because of the weight I was at (406). He said being sleeved would still leave my body open to be RNY'd later down the line. He said that at my starting weight the RNY was a dangerous procedure, and if I stopped losing weight before goal I'd have limited options.
I chose the sleeve at his recommendation. I had originally wanted RNY, but admittedly because that was all that I knew about at the time. I informed myself a little more and I would chose to be sleeved again if I had to make that choice again.
However, what's good for me isn't necessarily good for everyone else. Good to go to your surgeon for a consult.
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