K kind of new here I was going to get RNY but doc said sleeve So that's what I'm doing. Mother of 3 kids self pay from Dayton Ohio Will be sleeved late September beginning of October.

Bmi 40 5'6 250 ish 36 years old still doing research on the sleeve it was not my first choice but ATM it looks better them what I had in mind. So you guys are stuck with me for now

ArtSong

welcome

glad your dr. suggested the sleeve, he is a smart man - so are you for listening to his advise and going with the sleeve.

you'll enjoy this site - nice people aboard, ask questions, get plenty of good answers.

doing more research on the sleeve is good.

take care

welcome to Sleeveland

kathy

Wrlcome to VST. I was originally only open to the Lapband until I went to a seminar. The idea of the sleeve intrigued me. It didn't take much to realize that was the way I wanted to go. I'm almost 10 weeks postop now and am LOVING my sleeve. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made. Good luck to you as you do your research. Let us know if you have any questions.

Welcome aboard. It can get bumpy in here so make sure your seat belt is securely fastened, tray table in the upright and locked position, exits are clearly marked, etc. Enjoy your trip to your new life!

Welcome! I was self pay too

I don't have much worry about going under won't be my 1st surgery is my 1st wls one. I know the stats so that does not bug me much . What does is the slow weight loss . I'm still unsure about do the lb drop off on there own to start with ? I have a really mest up knee so getting up and shaking my butt I can't do very well till 20/40 lb melts off.

Anyone got some info on that for me I feel like such a newb lol

Past the head doc and nut np

Welcome ArtSong! I'm newish too! and this website has been awesome! they have tons of information and help, and it is nice having a place where everyone's stories are kinda like your own