[BettyBoop2]

Originally Posted by lpully

Hi Betty!! I'm a sleever!! Welcome!

Hello Loretta!

I thought this thread had died out. I had no idea there was more posts..

[BettyBoop2]

Originally Posted by not quite Barbie

Great idea! I'm a RNYer but my DH is scheduled to get the sleeve done next month. If the sleeve had been a choice 4 years ago that's what I would have had done. Even now, my DH had to be very insistent that he wanted the sleeve and not something else. The surgeon's staff all told my DH that he didn't do sleeves. Since he's my surgen too, I sent him an e-mail asking "why?" and he said, "who told you I don't do sleeves? Sure I do.".

I had wanted to have the RNY. But the surgeon thought I would do best with the sleeve because I have rheumatoid arthritis and I take drugs that basically knock my immune system out. And he told me, that if I had a leak, it would be catastrophic for me. But I could go home and think about his recommendation.

I said NO, you convinced me. I'll have the sleeve! LOL


I have nothing against the RNY, but for me, I am glad I chose to get the sleeve. It's been a wonderful tool for me so far!

In my support group, I am seeing more and more people getting the sleeve now, so it's becoming more popular.

I'm glad your surgeon is doing the sleeve, so your husband can have the surgery that he wants.

[BettyBoop2]

Originally Posted by melanie6

My hubby had the sleeve, and I had the Roux en Y. There are some differences post surgery, but the emotional aspect and diet is the same. I am a member of the sleeve website for my husband, but between you and I, this site is SOOOO much better. I do think adding more about the sleeve is a great idea though.

I do too, I think. I think it is because it seems like there is more factual information here, rather than rumor on certain aspects...JMO

And everyone rocks!

[Just_Kari]

I am interested in the sleeve, but of course the final decision will be made between my surgeon and I. When I started looking into WLS I thought I'd go with the RNY, but upon further information, I believe the sleeve will be the best fit for me. I also joined the sleeve site but agree that this site is much, much better.