I can't believe it...I am approved for VSG. My surgery date is October 9th! I am thankful to have found this forum and equally thankful for thae stories (highs and lows) as well as keys to success post op that have been shared. I look forward to joining the loser’s bench.

Yay! That's so exciting

Congrats and Good Luck!

Thank you. I am getting a single incision. Doctor said I will have 1-2 incisions, first one in the belly bottom. Next up is the pre-op liquid diet!

I'm supposed to get single as well. Although dr said I'm on the cusp for height. He may get in there and can't do it. I said as long and I'm safe I don't care how he does it. 1-2 5-7 whatever.

Agreed. Better to have a safe surgery free of complications.

Congrats!!! We have the same Sleeve Date!!

Im having mine on oct 11th. Really nervous. Had initially planned on the band but surgeon said if i wanted this would be a really good option for me. How did you decide?

Congratulations and Best of sucess to all of you!

@Joy1961. I decided to have the sleeve after reviewing all of my options and doing a lot of research about the band, RNY and sleeve. Although the sleeve is new in the U.S., it is said that it may become the gold standard for weightless surgery in the future. I didn’t choose the band b/c I have seen people successfully lose that weight, however vomit after they eat quite often. It may be that they are eating too fast or not eating the right thing. Also, the band is a foreign object in your stomach which can cause erosion in the long term. RNY re-routes how the food is digested. Also, I know several people that have gained weight back after the RNY, because they did not change their eating habits after the honeymoon phase. I think the Sleeve is the best choice for me because I will be able to digest my food the same, just smaller amounts. I also think the sleeve will serve as a tool to help me change my eating habits. Good luck on your surgery and have a great recovery and weightless journey.

Im having mine on oct 11th. Really nervous. Had initially planned on the band but surgeon said if i wanted this would be a really good option for me. How did you decide?

Hi Joy! I'm also going on10/11. I let my surgeon tell me about all options and we decided the VSG was the best fit for me due to digestion issues (he didnt want to involve cutting the intestines) and history of success in weight loss, but not in maintenance or obtaining goal. The lap band wasn't an option, I have 2 coworkers who lost weight at first, maybe half-way to goal, then they started to gain weight. That's the story of my life! I am scared, yet so excited to have this done!