triplenmomma

Thanks so much! Great suggestions. Keep them coming. I will let you all know how it goes.

Great questions! I am an RN also and didn't even think about asking about the drain. Wouldn't bother me either way, but good to know. Also didn't think about the catheter. Did you have one?

I was also going to suggest that you request your medical records. It is well within your rights to do so. Best of luck finding a new surgeon and center.

My initial consultation is in the morning and I'm nervous. I'm trying to come up with a list of questions and just can't think. Are there any questions that you wish you had asked at first? I have been reading the forums for weeks and think I know what to expect and have several questions. I just want to be sure that my bases are covered. Thank you!

I'm aiming for the last week of May. I want the kids out of school so that I can heal without worrying about having to go anywhere. I have my first meeting with my surgeon Friday and am anxious to hear of this timeline works for him. My insurance has no requirements for diets, classes etc, so my timing is all up to my MD and what he wants me to do prior.

First post for me! I also had decided on the band until I went to the initial required information session and the surgeon flat out stated that he would only very rarely do the band and listed the rate of complications for years down the road as the reason. I too had to wrap my head around considering the sleeve due to this. After researching and thinking, I have concluded that it is the best option for me. Once healed, the risk of complications is very low. As an RN, that is wanting the best long term solution, I have decided to pursue the sleeve. My first consultation is this Friday! Good luck with your decision.