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Thanks for sharing your story. Did you have a personal trainer? I if so, how many months out? Also, I don't see your incisions. How many did you have and how did you care for them? I am less than a week out and worried about how my incisions will heal and look like.

@Joy1961. I decided to have the sleeve after reviewing all of my options and doing a lot of research about the band, RNY and sleeve. Although the sleeve is new in the U.S., it is said that it may become the gold standard for weightless surgery in the future. I didn’t choose the band b/c I have seen people successfully lose that weight, however vomit after they eat quite often. It may be that they are eating too fast or not eating the right thing. Also, the band is a foreign object in your stomach which can cause erosion in the long term. RNY re-routes how the food is digested. Also, I know several people that have gained weight back after the RNY, because they did not change their eating habits after the honeymoon phase. I think the Sleeve is the best choice for me because I will be able to digest my food the same, just smaller amounts. I also think the sleeve will serve as a tool to help me change my eating habits. Good luck on your surgery and have a great recovery and weightless journey.

Agreed. Better to have a safe surgery free of complications.

Thank you. I am getting a single incision. Doctor said I will have 1-2 incisions, first one in the belly bottom. Next up is the pre-op liquid diet!

I can't believe it...I am approved for VSG. My surgery date is October 9th! I am thankful to have found this forum and equally thankful for thae stories (highs and lows) as well as keys to success post op that have been shared. I look forward to joining the loser’s bench.