Congrats on the 29lbs lost so far. It seems like you went thru in 6 months what I did in 3 (guess insurance companies are just as different). I have been on my WLS Journey since January 30 (1st time I met my surgeon) when I started the thinking process and after attending the seminar I made up my mind I was having the surgery and there was no question it would be the Sleeve. Like you, I did not like the thought of a band (stretching, popping, rusting..it all went thru my head), Bypass - well - the biggest no no was what is the point of making a pouch and then leaving everything else inside me - to just what...hang around? OH NO.
Re-route was a word I use when on a trip. .
If you're going to give me a pouch and the rest of my stomach serve NO PURPOSE at all - Take it out.
Thus my research found the Sleeve and the decision was made.
Welcome to VST and welcome to the loser's couch