Roux-en-y or Sleeve

I don't mean to incite an argument in the least. I respect everyone's choice in the WLS they had--like you said different strokes for different folks. But I disagree that consuming 1800-2000 kcals daily is a limitation. That's a normal caloric intake for healthy young individuals (a 2000kcal diet is the basis for % daily values on all nutrition facts). Most, if not all, of my naturally thin friends (read: not dieting) consume less than that per day. Again, I think it is faulty to pass that off as a con for VSG. I think it would be more appropriate to say that with the DS, it is feasible to live the same lifestyle (ie. eating at or upwards of 3000kcal) post-op and still lose weight and eliminate comorbidities. 

Edit: the recommended daily caloric intake for young adults is around 2000-2400 (assuming a moderate - very active lifestyle; less than/equal to 2000 for sedentary persons) with a mean energy intake of 1803kcal for women. these values taper with older age groups (31-50: 1800 - 2000, 51+ 1600-2000, etc).  Source: cdc.gov 

 

And that's why I specifically said that 1800-2000 calories a day would be a limitation for ME. Your naturally thin friends don't need to eat 150 grams of protein a day, either, but I do.

I have friends who are chubby and eat less than 1500 cal a day, and I have a couple of thin friends who eat upwards of 4000 cals a day. We're all DIFFERENT, both pre- and post-op. That's why I advise people researching WLS to choose whatever procedure that will give them the post-op lifestyle they're most comfortable living with.

I never even considered RnY - I knew it wasn't what I needed.  That being said, everyBODY is different and all of us have different needs.  I knew what I needed, I researched the hell out of it and my decision was made.  I am MORE than thrilled with my sleeve.  Best of luck to you!

When I first met my surgeon (in 2010), I was prepared to have the RnY, mostly because it was the only WLS I was familar with and it was suggested by my PCP over 6yrs ago (before the VSG was considered as a stand alone procedure). When I found out that my surgeon also specializes in VSG, I researched the procedure and immediately changed my decision for all the reasons already mentioned. For me, the deal breakers for VSG vs. RnY were the ease/lifestyle and longterm benefits vs. risks. I'm a little over 6 months out and I am so far thrilled with my decision! I am still a work in progress, but I think my signature (as well as the tickers of everyone who has posted above)shows the effectiveness of the VSG! I wish you best of luck on your journey!