hi i have heard the same story numerous times about the band, one of my close friends has had 2 surgerys to correct the slipping of the band, so it seems this is a common problem. I had my sleeve 3 weeks ago, i am still on the shakes and liquids (just introducing pureed) I am getting a little more in each day of pureed the first day i ate 2 tsp!! now i am managing 2 tblsp! so far im loving this feeling of being satisfied on a small amount I am almost 20lbs down too which i am thrilled about! so I wish you all the luck for June but I know you will not regret switching from the band to the sleeve. best of luck rachel.