Confused

Ok a litte info on me. Im 5'6 and 275lbs. and 33yrs old. Im having the sleeve later this year but im confused because people say that the gastric bypass is better and im also hearing about the DS and that the sleeve is for people with a higher bmi(mine is 44). So based on my stats which is really better for me?

I'm 5'6" and 253 lbs and opting for the sleeve because I want to be physically restricted with food intake. I don't want anyone messing with my intestines, I just want the forever lasting procedure with less complications as possible. My BMI is 40. It's all about what you feel is going to work best for you, and with some research and a lot of prayer, I know the sleeve is right for me.

Oh I don't mind at all. Im going through  a company called weightlossagents.com And My surgeon is Dr.Almanza at Jerusalem Hospital in Mexico. I'm having the sleeve done on June 2..wouldve been April but I lost my birth certificate and had to reapply for a new one so the wait is Killing me lol and Im also a self pay. i have Kiasier insurance which pays for it but you have to go through a program thats anywhere from 6-12months..screw that lol

that is how i feel too i go in july 3rd 4days to go did u hav your or when is it

Hi, I am going with the sleeve because with the Gastric bypass you are more likely to become malnurished and you almost always have a dumping problem. I looked into both procedure and really felt like the sleeve was a healthier option for me. with the sleeve dumping doesn't normally happen and your body can still absorb the vitamins you take so you aren't likely to become malnurished. Eventually you can pretty much eat anything but in smaller portions. I am 5'3 and 296 lbs BMI is 54 or 53 so I am higher up there. These are just some things I found out while investigating all the options. Hope this helps.

Hi, my BMI also was 44 when I had my surgery, my DR explained all my options and this is how my Dr explained this surgery is used . Gastric sleeve is used as the first part of a larger surgery preformed on SUPER MORDID OBESITY patients. BUT the sleeve gastrectomy  is also used as a stand alone surgery for patients with MORBID OBESITY with the average BMI category of 35- 40 with illness associated with morbid obesity or BMI greater than 40. Also as I saw posted here before about not having to worry about malabsorption problems related to this surgery. A big plus! Plus Dr told me the bypass can always be done later down the road if I need it. I am seeing wonderful results being posted in our group using just VSG!!  Hope this helps!

I actually went ahead and decided to have the sleeve on 03/31/13 in Mexico. Im down from 278lbs to 214lbs. Thats a total of 64lbs so far!! So yes does sleeve is just as good if not better.