RNY___OR___SLEEVE ??????

i cant choose ive looked and looked i need everyone elses help.....IM HAVING SURGERY ON AUGUST 7, 2007

Most of us have only had one, so it is hard for us to compare. Check with your surgeon, your insurance and your pcp for more expert information.

Question: how could you have a surgery date, and the type is unknown? and how much research have you done on the various procedures? this is a LIFE LONG CHANGE, AND not one to take lightly. i'd recommend doing more research before i let anyone do surgery on me. sw

well i have chose but i havnt heard of alot of ppl having the sleeve... but i got a call i have been waiting for a long time..and she had the sleeve and its better for ppl with higher BMI also the doctor thinks so imjust asking other ppl.. wondering ihows its been for them

Here are a few links on oh.com that might be of help to you: http://obesityhelp.com/forums/VSG/ http://obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/a,messageboard/board_id,5463/ sw

Brittany, You are right when you say that people with higher BMI's are usually the patients who get a "sleeve". In my research I discovered that same information, but I also discovered they often get the sleeve as part I of a 2 part process. Ask many, many questions! When you are closer to your surgery date if you still aren't confidant in the procedure, maybe you should postpone until you are. You want to be absolutely certain you have made the best choice for you. Good Luck, Lexia