I went to my WLS seminar last night. The surgeon offers bypass, lap band, and VSG. Before I arrived I was pretty sure that the lap band would be my choice.

I was surprised to learn how successful the sleeve has been and now I feel more confused than ever!

Today I scheduled my consultation for the 26th and got the requirements needed from my insurance (less required than I had feared).

Has anyone else been this lost? What was the major factor that made you choose the VSG over the band?

Update: I have chosen the sleeve. It is the best option for me. I'm hoping to have my surgery in January! Thanks again for all of the advice and support - i love this forum!

The more I read the more I think the sleeve is right for me! I want to lose the weight and live a normal life with my family. The band just sounds like an on going thing with too many appointments! And they're both minimally invasive so that helps with the decision too!

Like my doc told us, there is no such thing as MINIMALLY EVASIVE surgery...it is not EZ, the first couple/three days will not be pleasant...but you will feel better every day. It has been a life changing event for me!!

Good luck!!

surgery date: Oct, 12, 2011

I meant that it was not a completely open surgery - It is done through smaller incisions reducing the recovering period and chance for wound infection.