Hi There. I started out on the lapband talk forum. I had my mind all set that is the way I wanted to go. But then I started to get pulled in this different direction. I went to a seminar last night put on by the surgeon's office I have my consult scheduled with. My mind is made up. I want the sleeve. There was a lady that spoke at the seminar last night that had the sleeve done last November. She feels and looks great.

My consult is 9/26/09. I am going for my pysch evaluation tomorrow afternoon!! I have Blue Care Network. I have no idea what hoops I'll have to jump through to do this, but I am ready, willing, and Able!!!!

Suzy in Michigan. (detroit area)

Welcome, Kelly. You'll find lots of helpful information on this site, and friendly participants. Good luck on your journey!

Hi Suzy and welcome. I had the band, and have since revised to the sleeve. If I had to do it all over again, I would have definitely gotten the sleeve first. Keep us posted on how things are going. We look forward to taking this journey with you.

I was going to get a band too until I hung out on LBT for a while.

Count me in as someone who is really glad to have the band out . I wish I would have known about the sleeve and could have saved myself a lot of money and a lot of misery. I love the sleeve!

Welcome and find yourself a seat and hang out here all you want. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Hi again and thanks all for responding to me! It feels good to "not be alone". My mind is just racing right now. I am so excited about this I can't see straight. And I know I shouldn't be letting myself get so carried away, but I can't help it.

A year ago I would've never given WLS a thought for myself. " I mean - I CAN lose weight on my own. I don't need that" was in my mind But something just clicked in me - yes I know HOW to LOSE= but I am not able to keep it off or keep up the lifestyle change it took to get it off. So by gosh IF there is a tool out there to help people like me and everyone else around here, then if I can be lucky enough to take part, then here I am!

I hope I settle down after I see the surgeon. I need to start eating right and gearing up for the change. I admit, I am disappointed about maybe having to do the 6 month program so that Blue Care Network can have their documentation of my trying .....oy oy oy. And since I have no real health issues, my doctor doesn't have much of a paper trail on me regarding weight.

Welcome to the family Suzy - you are like so many of us here - we can lose the weight, but can't keep it off...I imagine I've lost "myself" more times than I care to count and never been able to keep it off. You've got the right attitude in that the sleeve is not the miracle pill but only a TOOL to help you get the weight off and keep it off - you'll do great with that thought. I hope you don't have to wait the 6 months either - that would just be wrong!

Welcome, Suzy! I initially wanted LapBand but I am so thankful I discovered & chose VSG instead!