Sleeve Leak problems
Just wondering how many people have experienced leaks and or other problems with the sleeve.
Had my consultation with my Dr yesterday and he said that the bypass is safer (less staple lines = less leak problems).
I have always wanted the sleeve but benefits and risks make the bypass sound better.
Just curious your experience.
Haven't heard of that technique before (mesh). What is your doctor's specific leak rate? Overall stats are interesting but what you are really interested in are the stats for your own surgeon. If you have a choice that is. When I spoke to mine (and why he became mine..) he told me that he hadn't had a single leak in the 7 years prior to my surgery. So that was a good enough stat for me.
Wow.. you are tall!!! How much weight do you need to lose? I am 5 ft 0 and lost close to 100 lbs in about two years or so with the sleeve. It was a completely stress free easy journey with zero complications or issues of any kind other than having to get a new wardrobe. This having been said, there are merits to all the different weight loss surgery options and maybe there are specific medical reasons as to why your doctor is recommending the RNY for you. You should really get some very clear answers to all your questions from your surgeon.
My surgeon also told me the exact opposite..
the bypass is a much more complicated surgery with all the re-routing
involved..I'm curious if your Dr is more accomplished in Bypass than sleeve
and maybe that's why he spun it that way..
I had a friend who had a leak..it's no fun and it doesn't happen often
but he's OK now.