I had the sleeve and it was laproscopic - I have9 small incisions

Sorry, I should clarify...the surgical line meaning on the stomach where they put all the staples to create the pouch. :)

I guess you should ask yourself what your vices with food are. Mine was sugar, so RNY was the option for me as I get a sugar dump if I eat it now. So I don't eat it, I guess the downside to that would be that you didn't dump at all. The intesting doesn't know what to do with undigested sugars so thats why you dump.

Anyway what I would do is go over a list of things you eat a lot of. From there fixate on which surgery will help you get the best results for the rest of your life.

I had a Lap Band previous to RNY, it was easy to cheat my diet and eat when I wanted to be comforted. Also because sugar didn't really fill me it just slipped right on through I ate it all the time. Before surgery it wasn't really an issue, but as I knew how to cheat the band I did it more and more often, especially when I was comfort eating.

Anyway thats where I would start...Best Wishes

I think you may not have heard your doctor correctly. Of all the incisions for the sleeve surgery the incision on the stomache is the longest. It is NOT the longest cut of ANY procedure performed.

I know how difficult this decision can be and haveing surgery is a scary thing, no matter what the procedure is. I trully feel that sometimes too much information is a bad thing. You should make a list. Pros and Cons that you have for each procedure and figure out from there which one is right for you and then once you decide, then go with your gut feeling.

Best of luck to you.
Shelley :o)

I agree with tara... I would not focus on the surgery itself (I believe they are all as safe as humanly possible)... but on what you will gain from the surgery, what one is the best fit...

I thought I would have the sleeve at first as the malabsorption of RNY kind of freaked me out... but then I decided it was a perk as long as I took my vitamins. I also learned i had to take vitamins with sleeve too. Anyways, it is a personal choice. And while what the surgery's all about is important to know, i think what the surgery gives you is most important. :)

Best of luck figuring it out! :)

I had RNY last September. It just worked for me. Do you research and use that to narrow things down. I have read many posts of people who have had the sleeve and they seem happy with that decision. I have even watched a video on utube and watched the surgery on line. It helped with my decision.
Do your research on both and just continue to ask questions. My prayes are with you. debby

I agree with the advice you were already given... A list is a great idea... Only you can decide what is best for you...

I decided on RNY because of dumping and the inability to tolerate many foods... I personally needed that tool... I know myself well enough to know that if I thought for even a second I could eat a cupcake and wouldn't have any "sickly" side effects, then I would eat that cupcake... I am deathly afraid of dumping so I won't even try it...

I also liked that RNY has been around for a long time and there is evidence of long term success... The sleeve is fairly new and didn't have that...

Those for me helped me to decide.... But only you know what is best for you.. Good luck... We will be here cheering you on no matter what you decide...

I agree with the others; I don't think the cut on the stomach for the sleeve can be the longest cut ever....I have an incision around my entire waist from my plastics.

I chose RNY because I wanted the strongest tool possible (without going to the extreme of the duodenal switch.) I wanted both restriction and mal-absorption and I was hoping I'd have dumping, too (and I do!) I am allergic to NSAIDs, so it didn't matter that I couldn't take them with the RNY.

With that said, a sleeve can be converted to an RNY later. The reverse is not true. I know many successful sleevers.

Wishing you the best as you decide.

JJ

I just spoke to my surgeon yesterday... his PA.. she explained barring any complications the sleeve (that I am having done in 12 days) is done laparoscopic.. (however its spelled LOL) most are small incisions the one where they actually do the bulk of the surgery is about 2-3"...all stitches were inside.. none to be removed.. yea !! best wishes on your decision...

Thanks everyone! I know it is just nerves. I need to remind myself that everyone's surgery story is going to be diferent...as will mine. :)

I chose the RNY because it offered me the most sure chance of success. The malabsorption part of it was questionable but I am assured that if I take my vitamins I will be fine.
No regrets!
I got 6 tiny little scars to show for it.

I am a faithful support group attendee. My program was at the University of Wisconsin Medical and Surgical weight management program. See me in the video online at the above website.
My support group has up to 50 people in it each and every month I have attended without fail for 18 months. I can see the progress of RNY vs Sleeve patients before my eyes. I see much more long term goal reaching and success from the RNY proceedures. I am not a doctor. So please take my advice only from a spectator standpoint.
Good Luck on your decision. Susan