Just an introduction.......

[SuzKelly 0]

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)

[cajun 46]

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

[*susan* 1,709]

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.

[MacMadame 81]

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

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

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!

[Ky.hen 5]

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

[SuzKelly 0]

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.

[Malaika 50]

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!

[TennJenn 9]

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