...after lurking around this forum for a week....I feel that the Sleeve is the way to go instead of the band.

I would like to introduce myself and thank everyone for having such great insight and advise about the sleeve. Ultimately, I am still about 4 months away from having surgery as I need to finish up my 6 month program with my insurance company. Up until last week when i had my consult i was all about the band but after seeing the great results people have been having with the sleeve was the deciding factor. I also feel that I would get better results with the sleeve as I need to lose 120lbs (which is scary to think) and I dont think I could lose that much with the band.

I am scared of the unknown and since i have pretty much been overweight my whole life I am not sure how to handle a small me! I have finally decided that I need the help to lose weight and am not afraid to admit that nor am i ashamed (although I dont plan on telling everyone). So again I am excited and looking forward to sharing my journey with all of you and watching everyone become the beautiful person we are in and out!!

Jenn

I have had the band for 5 years and have done great until this past year. I am having a revision to sleeve done this coming Friday. I started at 227 got down to 129 then have been at 160 for almost three years. I am so ready to finish losing th weight I need to. I am thankful that I did maintain at 160 though for so long considering I haven't had restriction. I am also so thankful that I literally was approved for both surgeries within 3 weeks and have no health issues at all except that I have been over weight since I had my daughter. I am so excited. Good luck to each one of you!

This site is a great resource. The people are so genuine and honest. I was considering the band at first too but after meeting with my surgeon and reading this board I am convinced the sleeve is the right choice for me. I just finished up my 6 month diet. It seemed to take forever. Reading this board really helped me during that weighing period. Good luck!

Good luck to you too and yes it has wonderful information! I'm so glad I came across it.