For a few years I knew I needed wls. I did a ton of research and waffled between the band and rny. I weighed (no pun intended) the pros and cons of each and could not make a decision (or actually made a thousand decisions - a different one everyday).

They both just seemed to meet my needs but in different ways.

So, last night I attended an info seminar and the doc presented the info about the 2 best known surgeries and...ta da...the sleeve!

OMG this is the surgery I've been looking for!!!

Weight loss average close to the rny with no rerouteing of vital internal bits and safer with less of a chance of malnutrition. No dumping and good weight loss.

What more could I ask for????

Thank you Jesus for a middle ground.

For a few years I knew I needed wls. I did a ton of research and waffled between the band and rny. I weighed (no pun intended) the pros and cons of each and could not make a decision (or actually made a thousand decisions - a different one everyday).

They both just seemed to meet my needs but in different ways.

So, last night I attended an info seminar and the doc presented the info about the 2 best known surgeries and...ta da...the sleeve!

OMG this is the surgery I've been looking for!!!

Weight loss average close to the rny with no rerouteing of vital internal bits and safer with less of a chance of malnutrition. No dumping and good weight loss.

What more could I ask for????

Thank you Jesus for a middle ground.

I'm glad you found the sleeve before jumping into the other two! I had the band -- needless to say I've had it removed and now am a sleever. NEVER BEEN HAPPIER!!!

Good luck to you!!

I am also thanking Jesus for the sleeve...almost jumped into the land of rny. Thought that was the only option for me even started working on requiments from surgeons in the area and then everything fell through and I was left thinking I was going to sciltay 200+ pounds for the rest of my life. I kept fighting and ended up at a facility that did sleeves. Meet the surgeon and knew that it was the right surgery for me!

I hope everything goes smoothly now that you have made a decision.

congrats on finding out about vsg. I had to go through two docs to find one that did them. Had it done this monday. Am so excited to be on my way.

I, too, attended a seminar and knew the sleeve was THE ONE to have but my insurance didn't cover it at the time. Then, a miracle occurred and it was covered and I knew I'd found what was right for me. I will have it done in March or April. Last week I attended the first Sleeve Support group and it was one of the most uplifting events I've been to in some time. This website helps a lot and all the events my group hosts are wonderful. I attended a nutrition group yesterday----they hold it weekly and I can go for life! Congrats on your decision. We must be brilliant!

For a few years I knew I needed wls. I did a ton of research and waffled between the band and rny. I weighed (no pun intended) the pros and cons of each and could not make a decision (or actually made a thousand decisions - a different one everyday).

They both just seemed to meet my needs but in different ways.

So, last night I attended an info seminar and the doc presented the info about the 2 best known surgeries and...ta da...the sleeve!

OMG this is the surgery I've been looking for!!!

Weight loss average close to the rny with no rerouteing of vital internal bits and safer with less of a chance of malnutrition. No dumping and good weight loss.

What more could I ask for????

Thank you Jesus for a middle ground.