Bypass or sleeve?

Kathy2852
on 1/16/16 1:39 pm - NJ
VSG on 03/29/16

what are the advantages of bypass over sleeve?

 

 

Lucyvanpelt
on 1/16/16 2:23 pm

Following this thread since I'm considering RNY.

roxytrim
on 1/16/16 2:25 pm - Cobourg, Canada
VSG on 04/12/13

If you put this in the search bar & a cazillion responses will come up.

obxhatteraslight
on 1/16/16 3:22 pm - baldwinsville, NY

I had the sleeve and it did not help me feel that full. I stretched mine out over a 4 year period.

I converted to RNY and I feel it is the best decision that I ever made. I am at my lowest weigh ever right now.

Good luck

Kathy2852
on 1/16/16 3:37 pm - NJ
VSG on 03/29/16

Thanks, but I worry about the dumping. Is it an issue for you?

 

obxhatteraslight
on 1/16/16 3:41 pm - baldwinsville, NY

If I eat something high carb and high in sugars I feel a bit nauseous but I only had the revision in October. 

There are probably more seasoned folks that can respond better.

rocky513
on 1/16/16 4:03 pm - WI

Only 30% of RNY patients dump.  If you don't eat sugary, starchy foods you really don't have to worry about dumping.  I dump when eating very little sugar, so I've learned to stay away from it.  I have only had one very bad episode.  I drank some soy cappuchino without reading the label.  It had 52 grams of sugar.  I thought a trip to the hospital was in order (it was that bad!)  I have watched the labels closely since then.  I can have up to 12 grams of sugar before I dump.  The best hing you can do is assume that you dump and avoid sugars all together.  Don't test the waters to see if you dump.  That sugar is terrible for you anyway.

HW 270 SW 236 GW 160 CW 145 (15 pounds below goal!)

VBG Aug. 7, 1986, Revised to RNY Nov. 18, 2010

Kathy2852
on 1/16/16 4:11 pm - NJ
VSG on 03/29/16

Thanks. 

 

Maria27
on 1/16/16 5:11 pm - Chicago, IL
RNY on 03/17/15

The biggest differentiating factor is the effect on stomach acid. The sleeve is a high pressure system, which means that acid reflux is very common and often exasperated. But RNY cures acid reflux, which is the deciding factor for many people. I did not want to take a ppi for the rest of my life or risk needing a conversion due to severe acid reflux. I experienced frequent nausea prior to RNY, and it resolved the issues I had and improved my quality of life.

Height: 5'5" HW: 290 Consultation Weight: 276 SW: 257 CW: 132

kerbear1969
on 1/16/16 5:51 pm - MD

I will tell you what the surgeon told me as I wanted the sleeve but then went with RNY.  She said "if your a dieter and yo yo then the sleeve isn't for you" "it will not hold you accountable for the food put in your mouth" that said she recommended RNY to me since that described me to a T.  I haven't regretted it!!!

RNY 8/6/15 HW 304 LW 124lbs RW 165 CW 140 Weight loss stats: Liquid Pre-op -35, August-18, September-12, October-11, November-18, December-16, January-12, February-10, March-11, April -8, May-11, June-5 July-5,August-6

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