Do you wish you had the sleeve?

I'm pre-op but scheduled for RNY on 4/20.  What you are struggling with is what I too struggled with for weeks after my surgeon asked me why RNY and not the sleeve.  Personally I feel I need the malabsorbtive aspect along with the restrictive aspect even though the malabsorbtion only lasts about 18 months I feel I still need that part of it to attain full success.  I can deal with no NSAIDS (I hope) as really the only thing I ever take is excedrine for headaches.  I figure if my headaches really stay that horrible my dr can give me something else for them.

It's a hard decision to make but make the one that is right for you!

Good Luck!

Steph

 NO NSIADS that includes asprin ever again. You may wanna get a medical ID braclet stating that as well in case of an accident. 

We are supposed to wear one along with no blind NG tube.  I should do that soon.

What is "no blind NG tube"?

blind nasal gastric tube.  As RNYers, if we need a nasal gastric tube it has to be done under ultrasound so our pouches are not injured.  I am not a medical professional, so I hope that is a correct enough explanation.

 You do NOT want to put no asprin on a ID bracelet. That would imply an allergy. If you are having a heart attack..you WANT them to give you an asprin right away!

  My doctor said to get a ID bracelet that says GASTRIC BYPASS NO NSIADS OR BLIND NG TUBE. I didnt say no asprin because of an allergy. 

At one time I think I would have opted for the sleeve due to the nsaids issue.  But there are two women in our monthly support group that had the sleeve that never lost much weight even initially.  One said something clicked 18 months out and now is losing.  The other one,  frankly I thought she was pre-op until last month when I realize she had surgery before me (at least a year ago).  They both struggle with eating when not hungry (my issue as well) and it hasn't prevented them from overeating even with the sleeve.  Since I have had the RNY my urge to eat is very controllable.  I am not sure it would be with the sleeve after seeing them struggle. And I only want to do surgery once.

Those were my concerns too. 

I am happy with my RNY.  The sleeve was never an option because it was considered experimental by my insurance company.  Not being able to take NSAIDS was not a big thing for me since I couldn't take many of the more common ones anyway.  I had a reaction to Motrom 30 years ago and never wanted to have a similar problem again.

The exception to the no NSAIDS/asprin rule would be if you go to the ER and they are trying to rule out a heart attack, I would take the aspirin.  I figure better alive with an ulcer or dead. 

You might also want to consider whether you need the malabsorption as well as whether you have any comorbities in which case a comparison of the statistics might help you make a decision.