ChristineS NY

I went to the seminar this past week and while some of my surgeons patients talked to us about the procedure of the sleeve, they all mentioned that our surgeon double stapples the stomache when he closes up the new pouch as an extra precaution. My question is, is this customary? Do all surgeons do this or is this something extra? I am so worried about having post complications.

Amy, the same thing happened to me. Was all for the band, posted over on their forum. Then I went to the seminar...My mind was totally changed! I went to my PCP today and told her that I went in thinking and the band and she shook her head no. I finished saying how I left wanting the sleeve and she smiled and said that's what she wants for me too. Just her saying that made me feel so comforted. I don't have a surgery date yet, still finishing up the pre op testing. I'm so glad to read that I'm not alone! Good luck in your journey. Christine

A serious case of restless leg syndrome too! lol On a more serious note, that would've been hell for me!

Hi Aviiva, I haven't had my surgery yet but I have wondered if I will feel that same way. I went to my first support meeting and a woman there who is 6 months out said that a few days after she had her surgery, woke up in the middle of the night in a panic wondering what the heck she just did. That was the only time she paniced after the surgery and she said she looks back and kind of laughs at that because she doesn't regret her surgery at all and given the oppourtunity to do it again, she would. I think the feelings are totally normal. Take one day, moment at a time and focus on the wonderful things that are to come for you! Christine