I first started wanting lap band, then plication and now I am considering the sleeve. My BMI is right around 32. Can you tell me how you made the choice of the sleeve?

I have a lower BMI as well. I decided against the Lap Band because it seems many gain the weight back and you have to go in for band fills. I was very interested in plication because there was no removal of the stomach. I researched a lot, however, and US and MX doctors (for the most part) were iffy on plication and what long term impact it will have. Plication does not remove the hunger hormones like Sleeve, so I think you will end up still hungry, just not able to eat. That would be miserable.

Therefore, I elected the sleeve. I've not been hungry yet (just a few days out), but I am worried about nurtition. I think the nutrition concern is applicable to all three types.

Tell me about Dr. Kelly please. He wasn't on my list and maybe he should be. How did you decide. I am so confused and I know all these coordinators make money for bookings. They all say their doc is the best.

My cousin had lap and and she seams happy with it but I want something permanent. I don't want to have another surgery if the first one fails.

I too considered all of these. I didn't actually decide on the sleeve as much as I eliminated the lap and and pilication as options as I learned more about them. Ther is actually a section her for people who have had the band revised to the sleeve. You should check out that area. Also I'll post a link to a thread regarding plication that also might interest you.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/45505-plication/

I had thought about the band before I had heard of the sleeve. For me personally, the band had too many problems with it that I didn't like. I choose the sleeve because it was permanent, plus it removes a large part of the stomach that produces Ghrelin. I personally am always a little confused by people saying they don't want something permanent. I wanted a permanent solution and a permanent lifestyle change. I had tried everything else, I had done it the right way (portion control and obscene amounts of exercise). I just could not maintain that lifestyle any longer. I wanted to live my life and not be ruled by food. I am so happy that I choose the sleeve and would not change it for a second.

I am in my mid-thirties and have spent my entire life overweight. I should be a lifetime member of weight watchers, along with all the other types of diets. Nothing worked for me, so I started researching surgery. I thought long about the band, but after reading about the problems and complications, and talking with a few people that actually had it, I went with the sleeve...and I'm very glad I did. I am 9 days post-op, and I'm feeling better every day. The first week was very difficult, but now that I can have protein shakes and some soups, I'm feeling much better. I have been faced with lasagna and garlic bread, pepperoni pizza, and many things that used to be my favorite foods. I know it sounds weird, but I really don't want them. I feel full, not hungry...and I was really addicted to food. I wish you the best. I know it's not an easy decision, but I don't regret mine at all.