Dr discouraged me!
Tonight I went one of those seminars that the Dr's offices have you do before making an apt. The Dr. Gave us four different options Lap band, RNY, Duobenel Switch, and Sleeve. I went in thinking that the sleeve was the way to go. Band is out since I am looking for a revision, Switch is out since MY BMI is not high enough. Which leaves RNY and Sleeve. I was leaning towards Sleeve. Almost like a no brainer for me why would anyone have and RNY when the sleeve seems less invasive, they don't need detach anything and rehook it to something else. However the Dr really encourages RNY. Says that the sleeve is so new that there arn't any long term studies, that the weight loss with RNY is better and that since the Band didn't work for me that RNY is the way to go.
I had never even considered RNY.......... Second opinion tomorrow.
Jen
When I was visiting various Doctors to discuss WLS..most of them recommended RNY because of the amount of weight I had to lose, but my primary care physician insisted that I NOT do it and instead opt for the sleeve. He said he would rather me take a longer time to lose the weight than to have the long term complications with the RNY. I chose the sleeve and I am sooooo happy I did...The next opinion will probably be to go with the RNY...the doctor's office manager told me that insurance companies are much quicker to approve RNY, not so easy with the sleeve. I don't regret having the sleeve....I LOVE MY SLEEVE. Do what's BEST for YOU...no one else...
I would totally listen to what he is telling you !!!!
He is telling you he doesn't have much experience doing the VSG and has no personal success/data with the Sleeve.
My surgeon has over 10 years of VSG experience with over 1600 VSG's done. He has revised his techniques several times to his current surgery. His personal data shows VSG and RNY results to be similar.
The thing is.... The VSG is not a standardized procedure. Please try and find a surgeon that has both a history of doing revisions and a successful VSG program.
Best of luck to you and hope your 2nd. opinion goes well!
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
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There are more and more studies coming out showing why RNY is not great in the long run. Find a doctor that has a great track record with the VSG and go for it. I reached goal in 6.5 months and have maintained ever since, almost two years out now. I love my VSG and so do most of the people here.