elite53

Hi there,

I was on the lap-band web site for about a month and was motivated to have the band but I live in Canada where no MD will touch me if I have the surgery in Mexico. I would have to drive 8 hours to have a fill. IT is way too much maintainance for me. PLUS.... the long term results seem to be better with sleeve. Some people on this site used to have a band but had some complications and had it removed to switch to the sleeve.

As far as your concern about loose skin..well... we all have that concern. I think the best way to "reduce" it is to try to exercise as much as possible. We all will have loose skin, it's just a fact. Skin is pretty elastic but once it is stretched out it has a hard time going back. Try to speak to your MD about your loose skin concerns. At the end of the day you will feel much better after loosing the weight. Good luck with your decision and keep in touch.

Nikki