what is the difference

[pandora]

between a bypass & a sleeve ???

 

[Big an Bouncy]

The sleeve staples a sausage shape stomach and does nothing to your plumbing.RNY bypass stapless a small pouch for a stomach and then take some intestine away and reconnects it at a different point to bypass the small intestine.That way less food is absorbed,ergo less calories/fat/nutrients etc are absorbed.Thats why we take supplements for life.Maz x

 

[pandora]

Ok , thanks , so is just personal choice or is one seen as better .... sorry just trying to get info before I get to see a consultant xx

 

[BEXS99]

Mine was the consultants choice as i am on steriods, so the malabsortion, but am happy with the sleeve !

 

[lamornamiss]

The sleeve can be changed at a later date for a bypass (Duodenal Switch)

 

[Sambucca]

loads of info here about the different kinds of surgery hun

BOSPA - The British Obesity Surgery Patient Association

 

[Mazza]

With the sleeve the residual stomach is actually removed. I saw a sleeve op being performed on TV and it was fascinating!

 

[Big an Bouncy]

You can have a sleeve as a precursor to having a full bypass (duodenal switch)usually if you have a lot of weight to shift.as said once you have a bypass you have malabsorbtion.Its usually your surgeons decision as to which op is best for you.

 

[pandora]

Thanks everyone , Sam I shall definitely have a look at that site .
I have to say that if I have to fight for funding I'd rather go straight for the bypass x

 

[Kath in Buxton]

Very insightful and informative thread.

 

[jen007]

interesting. Thanks

 

[Neeta]

Ok , thanks , so is just personal choice or is one seen as better .... sorry just trying to get info before I get to see a consultant xx

If you do a serarch on Google Bypass versus Sleeve, there are lots of different sites that list the pros and cons to these operations and this way you can see for yourself which you think might be right for you, but always discuss your thoughts with your team. xx Good luck with your choice of surgery.

 

[pandora]

Thanks Neeta I have been reading up , am going to a support meeting on Monday & of course will see what the team say (hoping I get that far ) they may only do 1 & not the other x

 

[Neeta]

Good luck with your meeting. x

Let us know what happens.