I had my gastric sleeve surgery 8/31/12 by Dr Frenzel. His doctors office went out of their way to help accommodate me and my insurance, which I know was very time consuming and exhausting. They are trully a Wonderful group of people that tells ya straight, no sugar coating things. The nurses and the staff at Forest Park Medical Center went above and beyond to make sure I was very comfortable, and believe me, I was a huge brat! I give them hands down 5 stars!!

Thank you Dr.Frenzel!!!!

Angie

Hi, I see that you just had your sleeve done a few weeks ago. How are you feeling? Maybe it's too soon to ask, but are you glad you had it. I am scheduled for Oct 10th and I'm really nervous. I had planned on the Lap Band and then the surgeon sort of talked me into the sleeve, though he said I could do whatever I wanted. I got the feeling from him that he thought I would do better with the sleeve.i felt good about the decision until I told my family and friends who think it's a drastic thing to do and I should have the Lap Band not the sleeve. I feel so conflicted. I am so tired of trying and failing to lose weight. Every year I get a little bigger . I'd love to start a new life where food wasn't so important and I could get on teh ground and play with my 1 year old granddaughter. To Sleeve or not to sleeve, that is the question:). Thanks for sharing

P.S. I want to lose about 80 pounds and I have a bmi of 39.

If I was u don't do the lap band! I have seen women in my doctor office coming in to have it taken out. And having the sleeve done that just my thought. But I have no complaints at all for the sleeve. I'm going on two weeks and have lost 22 pounds and I'm very happy. I feel great sleep good food doesn't make me hungry there are some foods make me little nausa but I'm great. I'm not telling u what to do but do some research on both and that will help u make ur mind up. Good luck!

I love my sleeve, it's difficult to learn new ways to eat better and takes time to prepare meals but well worth it. I'm not saying its an easy ride, cause there are days I'm nauseous and don't feel like doing anything. Those are the days I put on my tennis shoes and go for a walk, the more you walk the better you heal.

My BMI was 56. I weighed 320 before surgery and 3 weeks out I weigh 271.8.

I feel the sleeve is a more permanent and makes you change your lifestyle. The band is a great surgery too, but it's easily taken out and can always put more refills in and out of the pouch.

With the sleeve your stomach is 3-4oz all the time, no going back.. Unless you don't do right and eat your stomach large again. I was going to do the bypass but at the last minute chose the sleeve and I couldn't have made a better choice.... In my own personal opinion, that suits my needs and personal life of course!!

Always remember you have to want to change your lifestyle, like me, I have a daughter I was missing out on growing up cause I was over weight and couldn't keep up. You only live once and live for you and your children. Make your own choices and live your own life.... My thoughts are, you never know when tomorrow could be your last......

Hi' date=' I see that you just had your sleeve done a few weeks ago. How are you feeling? Maybe it's too soon to ask, but are you glad you had it. I am scheduled for Oct 10th and I'm really nervous. I had planned on the Lap Band and then the surgeon sort of talked me into the sleeve, though he said I could do whatever I wanted. I got the feeling from him that he thought I would do better with the sleeve.i felt good about the decision until I told my family and friends who think it's a drastic thing to do and I should have the Lap Band not the sleeve. I feel so conflicted. I am so tired of trying and failing to lose weight. Every year I get a little bigger . I'd love to start a new life where food wasn't so important and I could get on teh ground and play with my 1 year old granddaughter. To Sleeve or not to sleeve, that is the question:). Thanks for sharing

P.S. I want to lose about 80 pounds and I have a bmi of 39.[/quote']

hi there,

i had the lap band for a year and only lost 10lbs.. when i decided to have removed i realize that a lot of please had the same problem.. also after 10 year it have to be removed.. my personal opinon i do not regret my sleeve.. to me!! better than the lap band..

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