Hi Iam at the beginning of this journey and have gone back and forth on the Sleeve vs the R and Y. Have decided on the Sleeve and am only 3 lbs away from being approved for the procedure. Any advice would be help or encouragement as am going thru this journey alone and do not know what to expect but am very excited. Thank you for all your comments and advice

Congrats on your decision for the sleeve. I was sleeved on Dec 1st and have no regrets at all. My husband will be sleeved on April 13th. Does your doctor office have a support group? If not, then you definately have one here! Don't be shy and post any and all questions. Search prior forums as many questions most likely have already been answered in the past. This is a great group of people and we are here to support each other. Good Luck!

This forum is the BEST- you will find loads of support here.

Another thng I have found really great as I await my surgery date is You Tube. You will find many You Tube channels from generous Sleevers willing to inspire and educate you with their weight loss journeys. I often watch in bed while falling asleep, on my iPad. Just do a search for the vertical sleeve gastrectomy and you will find tons!

I also did a lot fo research and chose the VSG. I think you made a great choice, and I personally believe it will become the most popular procedure in the future.

Good luck to you on this wonderful journey!