Hi...sleeves seem to be quite popular here. I started out thinking I wanted a band. I was nearly 23 stone with a BMI of 44.4 and I was 40 years old.
I did much more research, asked for help via my GP, got referred to the Imperial Weight Loss Centre at St Mary's, Paddington.
I went to the seminar and learned more about the 3 types of surgery available to me. Sleeve seemed a better option.
At my MDT, I met with my surgeon and discussed my options. He offered to do a RNY Bypass, and if during surgery it transpired they couldn't do it, he'd give me a sleeve instead. He said RNY is the most beneficial of the three procedures, if I'm prepared to live with dumping syndrome. He said I needed to decide on the day of surgery. I signed a consent form that listed my procedure as "RNY Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve, subject to viability"
On Op day, I'd decided on RNY Bypass. That's what I had. I've not regretted it since. I figured I only wanted surgery once, I didn't want to have a sleeve then revision surgery to convert it to a bypass.
It's been a life-changing decision for me. Good luck with whatever you choose. xx