So I have just started my journey! I went this past Thursday to an information session on the surgery. I made the desicion then that I wanted the sleeve. I didn't want the band because I was not comfortable with having a forgien object left in my body and the bypass was out for me because I did not like the idea of rerouteing of the intestines. I have already called my insurance company now I'm waiting to hear back from the baratric program to see why insurance told them. I am not telling anyone about my surgery other the. My husband, my mother and a friend of mine who is going to have surgery as well!

Congrats on making the best decision of your life! You are at the point where I was in early Sept when I went to an informational session, I knew I absolutely did not want to go with the gastric bypass and was looking into the lap band thinking that was my only other option... until they started talking about the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I had never even heard of it, so I started doing tons of research about it online and on YouTube watching videos of other people who have had the surgery, and that was it - I knew it was the one for me! So now I'm just waiting for my surgery on 12/27 Good luck to you!

Hi.. just starting out myself and I'm also going for the sleeve... Good luck!

Hi, I just got sleeved 12/13. I rejected RNY and lap band also. (Many people that got lap band do not lose the same wt as those with the sleeve, and some with the band end up getting it removed, and then get sleeved, because of complications). I also have decided not to make any big announcements that I got sleeved- I am only telling my husband and daughter. (I have a coworker who did tell, and he got such negative comments..."took the easy way out", "wait, you'll just gain it back".) I found these website very helpful- there are many great people that post many helpful ideas. I check in whenever I feel I need support or have a question. Good luck on your journey, whatever you decide.

Thanks everyone! I am sooo excited but gotta admit scared too! The scared feeling is def override by being scared NOT to have the surgery. I can not wait to hear back from the Bariactics program so I can get the ball tiling. It makes me even more excited when I looked at my insurance company's requirements and saw that other then the mental eval I had already done it! Also even if they make me do the diet again it's 6 months which means in June I could be having my surgery!

I had a consult today for the band and have now decided that I too should get the sleeve. I am a little concerned about the procedure and whether or not it will work for me. I am in the process of researching everything I can. I want to know everything.

Well, this is the place to find all the information you could ever want about the sleeve!! Welcome ladies and have fun searching. If you have specific questions, they'll certainly get answered here!!

Good luck!!

I went to the seminar for the lap band as well. I didnt even know about the sleeve option until they talked about it there. after hearing about it I changed to the sleeve as well. My 4 month anniversary was yesterday. I am almost 50 pounds down from surgery weight and 99 pounds down since my stating weight. I started on may 22nd. So almost 100 pounds in 7 months. It feels wonderful! I am so thankful to the sleeve. It is just the tool I needed. It is everything that was promised and more! Good luck to you, and I hope that you have your surgery soon!

Hi I'm Nikki & I started my wlsj for real in October I'm in my 6 mo process. I have gone for a number of things my seminar, consultant,nutrition class and one on one,monthly pcp visits. This time is its for me I'm at the point where Idk what others think I'm 341 pounds and a mother of two girls which makes me an example, its simply time for a change. So I wish each and everyone of you good luck on your wlj and please stay intouch

I for got to add I wanted the band back inn 06 but did not follow though with it as my mother passed away. Gosh I am happy that didn't as all of the complications I read about also I can't afford the fills and all that jazz so I pick the Vsg in November. My pcp & surgeon both agree that its best for me as do I.

*UPDATE* sooo woohoo I just got a phone call and my initial consult is scheduled for Jan 2nd at 1:30!!!! And it's looking like as far as insurance requirements I have to have a 7 month diet and do an 8 week phone thing through a program called healthy roads. ( they are saying they are scheduling surguries 6-8 wks adter ins approval so im think about august for my surgery)I also have to have clearance from my pcp. That's no orob heck I will get em a letter from both my pcp and my gyn! I am soo stinking excited this is the absolute best Christmas present ever!!!

So happy for ya I have 4 months left before they send my paper work to the insurance company I'm happy about 2012 a new start

So happy for ya I have 4 months left before they send my paper work to the insurance company I'm happy about 2012 a new start