Question:
Which is Better Gastric Sleeve or RNY? I am diabetic with at least 130 to lose

   — geebee (posted on May 1, 2009)

May 1, 2009
You get much faster results with the RNY, but always talk with your doctor to find out which one is best for YOU. Everybody, and every case is different. Best of luck
   — michelle caballero

May 1, 2009
Talk to your doctor. Both my surgeon and primary care physician recommended RNY because of my diabetes. Both procedures will result in weight loss, but RNY also has an immediate impact on blood sugars that does not occur with lapband. I was told that one of the reasons RNY patients with diabetes have a longer hospital stay is to stablize the blood sugars.
   — Dave55

May 1, 2009
Oops. I thought you meant lapband instead of Gastric Sleeve. As Michelle and I both said, your doctor can explain the difference in your case.
   — Dave55

May 1, 2009
Everyone is different, but the Sleeve (VSG) can provide amazing, FAST, incredible results as well - both immediate blood sugar improvement and rapid weight loss. Which procedure is your surgeon more skilled at? Which does he or she recommend ?
   — ridge_redhead

May 3, 2009
Originally my doc wanted me to do the RNY. I also have an ileostomy. Now he says sleeve but he knows I really want to get rid of my diabetes and the complications that go with it. So then he told me RNY. With the RNY he told me he would have to cut me open, with the sleeve it would be laporoscopic. He did tell me with the RNY if he gets in there and my intestines are diseased in any way then he will automatically do the sleeve on me. I just want rid of my diabetes. I am so scared about gaining my weight back. I know I have bad eating habits, I just hope I can change. Sweets are a big downfall for me, so is fast food. Thanks for your help. Gee
   — geebee