Freaking out - bypass?!

I was originally going to do the lap sleeve, or thats what I had told myself...went to see the ARNP yesterday and she said w/ all my hormone issues and type 2 diabetes bypass is my best bet.  Im freaking out about the dumping syndrome etc etc...Should I be freaking out? Ive heard so many bad things about the bypass! Help me calm down!

I had bypass. Never regretted it for a single minute.

Hi beckyp0320,

You can always get another opinion if you have your heart set on the VSG.  I am not sure what you have heard about RNY that would have you so freaked out. I had it 10 years ago, it saved my life and NO REGRETS!  

Usually we are afraid of things we don't know much about.  Here are some links that will help you research the RNY procedure.  May we suggest you also post on the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY) to reach out to those that have had the surgery you may have.

• ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS INFORMATION
• About Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Risks and Rewards of Bariatric Surgery
• Nutritional Guideline after Gastric Bypass
• Life After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Choosing a Bariatric Surgery Center
• FAQ
• Feature Article
• Forum Contributors

We are here to help in any way we can and look forward to your updates

A lot of friends have done the "watch out I had a friend do this and die" it gets to you when you've heard it 2 or 3xs...My doctor is from what I have read and been told the best in FL, I trust their judgements, I mean they are the medical professionals!

I am a little scared of dumping syndrome as well and if it will happen to me and how bad it will be if I do get it. I am looking forward to the surgery though and what it can do for my diabetes :)

I has the sleeve and my diabetes went into remission the evening of the morning of surgery. It. Has been normal for the last 7 years. 

If you have hormone issues,I would thing the sleeve would be better anyway.

Were you on just oral medication or insulin as well? I am on the insulin pump.

just oral but there have been others who have posted who were on insulin pumps and went into full remission.

Research the pros and cons to both and do what you feel is best for you. 

I had the rny 9/15 and have not had any dumping.  I have had a couple of bites of pie (4) and they have not made me sick.  I also had type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.  I am off medication for both of those conditions.    The key is to be strict in what and how much you eat, but so worth it. Good luck!