Molly3

Oh that's so good to hear, Dr. Garcia is on my list of surgeons to check out. Wishing your sis a speedy recovery!

WOW, Jasleeve, WOW! Thank you for sharing your story! I'm on the fence to have this surgery....you've made me really think. I'm so glad you're doing well & you look absolutely amazing!

Thanks ladies! I originally thought the band but, I'm really leaning towards the sleeve.

Thanks Laura! I'm just freaking out...just a little!

Thanks Hazelsmrf! What about follow up care?

Can your body reject the staples or not heal properly?

WOW, thanks everyone....I have a lot of surgeons to check out!

Hi Superstartover, My primary doc is willing to take care of me but, what about an ER visit? Will you be covered if you have a leak or an infection?

Thank you everyone! Can I ask...Were you guys nervous about the slightest complication? Also, will your insurance company cover any expenses due to complications that may occur when you're home? My primary insurance doesn't cover anything Bariatric & my secondary doesn't cover the sleeve. Thank you so much!

Thank you so much, ladies! I will check them out.

I have TriWest & it looks like their not going to be covering the sleeve anytime soon. So now I'm thinking Mexico. My husband thinks I'm nuts but, I'm totally serious. So far I've researched Dr. Guillermo Alvarez. Any recommendations would be great. Thank you so much!

Glad you're doing better, you look absolutely amazing!

THX, Amy!

How long do you have to worry about blood clots after surgery?

Hi, Can anyone recommend a surgeon in the Vegas area? Thank you so much! -Molly

Simply Beautiful!

Thank you so much!

This has been a great help, thank you everyone for taking the time to help me! I think I will check out a sleeve support group in my area. THANK YOU- Molly

Hi all, Can you please tell me what it's like having the sleeve? Does it feel weird or do you feel pretty much like you did before the surgery, except the eating? Do you slime or get stuck like the band? Do you vomit because the food doesn't agree with you or you've eaten way too much? Do you get pains when you eat too much? Are you starving or does the sleeve really curb your appetite? Can you stretch your new stomach? I really would like to know as much as possible, i've been searching this site for a while. I still can't decide if I should do the band or the sleeve!? Any advice or info would be wonderful. Thank you, Molly

Thank you so much! I will look for that post now.

Hi everyone, I've been researching the band for almost a year and thought that's what I want & need!? I also have read about the sleeve for about 4 months or so & really never gave it serious thought because my insurance does not cover it...I have TriWest. Well TriWest will be UHC as of April & I'm hoping that they will cover the sleeve as well! I have read a lot more complications with the band than the sleeve and so I'm here to learn all I can about the sleeve. Any info or advice would be great. Thank you, Molly