Just curious as to how many folks on here had their sleeve done as their first surgery? Seems like I read a LOT of people getting revisions to a sleeve from a band. I am going to get a sleeve, but have never had WLS before now (never had a band, or any kind of surgery). Who else is in my boat?

Thanks!

Laura

You have a date yet? I started wanting the lab band but after doing some research and reading everything I've read decided to get sleeved. My surgery is on May 1st

Sleeve was my first WLS. I thought about the band and did a lot of research and realized I needed to go the way I did. Best thing I have ever done for myself. Went from 327 to 155 in 16 months. Hope you do well with your decision.

You have a date yet? I started wanting the lab band but after doing some research and reading everything I've read decided to get sleeved. My surgery is on May 1st

No I don't. I have a cardiac condition, and my surgeon wants a clean bill of health for me before doing surgery. So on Monday I am scheduled for a nuclear stress test and an echocardiogram with my cardiologist. My husband is also interviewing for a new job on Thursday. If he gets a job offer that he accepts - that means we will move out this city. So we would have to put my surgery on hold since I am a self pay. And we don't want to use up our savings right before a move. I would come back to HOuston to get my surgery done regardless if we moved or not - it would just push my date back 6 months or so. Otherwise, I will be getting sleeves as soon as possible after I get cleared from my cardiologist.

I was going to also do the band until I did a lot of research and saw so many band revisions to sleeves. If I'm going to go under, I'd rather do it just once. VSG seems easier with less complications. I'm really glad I didn't get the band.

Sleeve was my first WLS. I thought about the band and did a lot of research and realized I needed to go the way I did. Best thing I have ever done for myself. Went from 327 to 155 in 16 months. Hope you do well with your decision.

You don't live very far from me!

You don't live very far from me!

About 45 minutes from downtown Houston.