I went in for my PreOp appt today to go over the details for my upcoming LabBand surgery on 9/21 and I came out of the office getting the Sleeve. I was provided with a ton of information to read but after listening to the pros/cons, I decided to make the change. Wish me luck!

From the people i know with the band that sounds like a wise decision.

Welcome. I first wanted the sleeve because of the fact its done, no band to fill. Then bcbs didn't pay so I was desperate so I was settling for the band. In the process bcbs changed and approved the sleeve. I call my Dr and changed that minute. I have heard so many horror stories about the band but like I said I was desperate. I'm so Glad bcbs changed.

I started out wanting the lap band but as time went on i started leaning toward the sleeve. At my last nut visit I let her know I wanted the sleeve. It's a done deal ins approved and surgery on 9/25. Good luck!!

I got ya all beat LOL I went into the operating room for bypass surgery and woke up with a sleeve!

Turns out my liver was still a tad large, so my Doc's first option was to cut me wide open and perform the bypass like that. But upon inspecting my insides with their handy dandy little camera, they discovered that I had a large amount of scar tissue and mesh in my abdomen from a hernia I had repaired 5 years ago. So opening me up was no longer an option, and he decided rather then not doing anything he would do the sleeve instead.

I'm actually really glad he decided to do the sleeve instead of the bypass. Now I don't have a lifetime on mal absorption problems and B12 shots to worry about.

Wow, Nate! You do have us beat!!