It does and has gotten better. I had original decided on the band but got a call from my docs office about offering the sleeve. I wanted the sleeve in the first place but chose band as first choice cause everyone said it was safer and my surgeon only did lapband. I am excited and scared. Trying to make home made broth which I am hoping tastes great. The first few days I slipped up but got myself into do it mode. So today is 6th day. I travel to the doc Friday so he can talk about the surgery he is newly offering the sleeve. Worries me I have two kids I don't want to die! That is my only concern. I hope to look back in six month and be happier about my size!

Are you sure you want to be the first surgery this doctor has done!?

The sleeve is a better ans safer option, most doctors are now going with the sleeve more than the bypass or the band, like you my first option was the band but after talking to the consultant I agreed to the sleeve he has put all my fears to bed, speak to your consultant tell him your fears he is the only one that can talk you through this, I wish you all the best in your journey, were all here for you xx