I've done a ton of research all over the net and here, but I'm getting cold feet at the moment. I've read of lots of people that are happy they did the band, have lost a lot of weight, happy now, etc. I understand that its just a tool, and it will take work, lifestyle change, exercise, etc. I'm 48, 330, 6'1, and am determined to finally do something about my weight. In my 30's, I went from 283 down to 211, but have slowly put all that back on plus more over the last 20 years.

For as many 'happy' band stories that I read about, I see as many or more disasters: slime, dumping (whatever that is), a lot of pain, slipping, having to get the band removed, etc. Almost all of these disaster people have said they needed WLS, and revised to the sleeve. Every one of them wished they had gone with the sleeve in the first place.

I know there are risks with both, and issues with both, but can that many people be wrong, wishing they had just done sleeve first?

Help with advice please people, I'm scheduled for band surgery in three weeks, and am considering either going with sleeve or forgetting WLS altogether.

Thanks Terry.....had surgery last Friday AM......finally feeling a bit like myself today. 39 lbs for you so far? Wow that's amazing..

Have you done the procedure yet? What did you decide on having and how was it?

Had the band done last Friday ......pain is fine but having difficulty with liquids etc.....haven't found a rhythm yet.

its a choice you on ur own have to make that better suits youre needs and how it fits youre life style best of luck

Had the band done last Friday ......pain is fine but having difficulty with liquids etc.....haven't found a rhythm yet.

Grats!.....it will get better each day.

Your dr should be able to show you all of them and give pro and con. I have lap band, like it. Friend had BP one month earlier from same surgeon and she loves it. Another person I know has a sleeve. We all like what we have and compare and contrast every time we get together.