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seeme1954

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seeme1954    32

seeme1954
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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

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Toddy    758

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

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kyrasgrandma    228

kyrasgrandma
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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.

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sarawray    44

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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.

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seeme1954    32

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My surgeon said he doesn't do plication.

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Skyvic    226

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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.

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Sofla Kate    16

Sofla Kate
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Sleeve.

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seeme1954    32

seeme1954
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Why sleeve

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aloudwhisper    176

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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?

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seeme1954    32

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

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honk    780

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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.

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aloudwhisper    176

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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?

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seeme1954    32

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

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aloudwhisper    176

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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.

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aloudwhisper    176

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You also don't have to work as hard.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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