Well there is no other way to label this but...irony. I finally went to a "fat people" meeting. LOL. Just kidding. I went to a support group and seminar on the same night. WOW. They opened my eyes completely and unfortunately I must also say it has changed my mind. I no longer feel like the band is the right thing for me and I have decided that I am going to get the sleeve instead.

For the entire time I've been a member of this board I've gotten some reallly great info and I've been honored to read and share all of your stories. I wish every one of you all the best. I will be praying for you bandsters and soon-to-be bandsters.

I feel like this is the best decision for me in my weight loss journey. I'm ready to take the next step and I pray that this is the right decision for me, though I really feel it is.

Good luck and goodbye.

And I hope I can stop in every so often and share more Protein Shake ideas or steal a few. lol. (Btw if anyone wants to know about cauliflower pizza, please email me its amazing!! ...lol)

Peace!!:smile:

Good luck with your decision. May you be successful and enjoy your new life.

Good luck! It sounds as though you've made a careful decision, and that it is the best one for you.

(The cauliflower pizza recipe is available at bariatriceating.com.)

I work with someone who's wife had the sleeve and she is very happy with it. I think it's all a matter of personal preference. :smile:

And Protein Shakes - I have one that I like - it's my go-to all the time. The cauliflower pizza looks interesting but I'm still not sure about it. Ha!

Congrats on making an informed decision and not rushing into things!

The big picture is not about which surgery you have or if you have surgery at all. It is about taking steps to improve/save your life.

Good luck and feel free to drop in and let us know how you make out.

Congrats on making an informed decision and not rushing into things!

The big picture is not about which surgery you have or if you have surgery at all. It is about taking steps to improve/save your life.

Good luck and feel free to drop in and let us know how you make out.

Thanks dude. I'm gonna come in here just to catch your humor. It's fun to read some of your posts.

(The cauliflower pizza recipe is available at bariatriceating.com.)

How could I think that the infamous Betsy didn't already have this awesome recipe?? LOL.

Thanks for the kind words. And I'm gonna be coming here to read all your advice and tips too. You're the best!!

I haven't been here long but I value the info and advice I get here.

And you guys are much better at sharing info than they are in the sleeve talk board. But they'll get there. lol.

The cauliflower pizza looks interesting but I'm still not sure about it. Ha!

You gotta!! lol. I have 2, 6, and 13 yr olds. If I can get them ALL to love it, I am sure you will too. I put turkey saugage crumbles and turkey pepperoni on it with skim mozarella. But you can do veggie if it suits you. And there's also a recipe for cauliflower "breadsticks" made the same way but without the toppings. YUMMY!! And last night I used the leftover "riced" cauliflower and made "fried rice" with a little low sodium teriyaki sauce and some Gardein (fake) beef tips. WOWZERS. It was good. I still love food but I've changed my relationship. I love these meals I make because right now (pre-op) I only have one meal a day. The other meals are Protein Drinks. Even if I had to do that for the next six months I would do it gladly. Goign forward even after the sleeve, at least one of my meals will always be a Protein shake. And a greek ygurt will always be a snack. Food can't beat me. i won't let it.