Hi I had the lapband 5 weeks ago. It's early in the game so I can't really judge how it is working. My 20 year old daughter is scheduled for January. Now I'm wondering if I should have her have the sleeve because it seems easier and she has more to lose. Any advise wouldaappreciateappreciatedp

My surgeon says sleeve is better for diabetics if that helps any.

How does she feel about the sleeve? Ultimately it is her decision.

I picked the band because I didnt want my stomach cut and isnt it cut in half vertically with the sleeve.

How about both, you can get lapband with plication, that is where they sew up your stomach, instead of cutting it. I have it and I really love it.

My surgeon said he doesn't do plication.

It depends I suppose. I don't really know enough about sleeve. However, I am a quantity eater and the band worked for me, I ate less, not much bread or stuff that got me fat in first place. She may have to really ask those kinds of questions. I have a friend who is very successful on sleeve.

Sleeve.

Why sleeve

There have been times that I have considered the sleeve, but decided to really give my band a chance. I have a friend that had the band and she's done great. You don't really have to work the sleeve, the way you work the band. The sleeve works for you. My friend doesn't work out. I am ok with my band now though. I think you should think more about the options for your daughter. How old is she?

My daughter is 19 so I am worried about her being cut up so young .

My concern is actually that you appear to be making a decision for her. Is she a competent adult? If so this is NOT your decision. NO weight loss surgery will work for someone who is not committed to making healthy food choices/portions. There are people who get band over bypass because the bypass didn't work for them.

I totally get that. The band can help her develop a healthy relationship with food. Because the process is slow, she can develop skills that will help her for the rest of her life. Have you guys talked about the options?

Yes. She is researching but is confused. I think you would have to work with sleeve also.

I really think it depends on the person's mindset and motivation. The band is really not for everyone. As much as I thought I would get the surgery and be down by the first year it hasn't happen. I know it will cause I'm not giving up, but its not the time frame that I expected. The sleeve has really helped a lot of people. Its a great option. It can work if one is willing to work it.

You also don't have to work as hard.

I can honestly say I have done better on my band and have lost more the second year by having conservative fills the first year and more aggressive ones this year.