Hey there everyone! So I'm new here...I've been lurking around these boards for about a week now. Here's my "short" story

I had my first consultation with my surgeons office back for LapBand in June 2012. For insurance purposes I had to do a 6 month doctor supervised diet. I completed that December 28. Then, my surgeons office submitted my paperwork for approval. I received approval Jan 9. I have had tunnel vision straight to Lapband ever since. His nurse practitioner tried to talk to me about sleeve the day of my consultation and I declined politely that I wasn't interested in that and didn't want to waste her time or mine. Fast forward to last week, I attended a BEGIN class upon learning I was approved, I get to the class and its a Sleeve class...they agreed to let me stay and just told me the differences in Vitamins and post op diet. I was all excited for a call the next day to set up my pre-op testing and appointment, the call I received was much different than expected...they had submitted my paperwork for the "wrong" procedure. I was approved for Sleeve. I panicked...then I calmed down and really thought about that this might be God trying to nudge me into opening my mind and eyes to what rights in front of me. So, I started researching the Sleeve while waiting to meet for "rediscussion" with my surgeon today. The more I've researched and prayed the more confident I am that I was about to make a mistake with the band, not that the band is bad or wrong, just that it isn't the right decision for me. SOoooo....I'm happy to say that I will be having my SLEEVE done on Friday, Feb 22! Now that the actual decision and stress that came with wrapping my mind around something totally different than what I set out to do...I cannot wait!!!!

Crystal

Alright Crystal!!! Yes, many ppl on this forum started out believing the band was the right choice. During my first seminar all procedures were discussed and it was that day I decided the sleeve was perfect for me!

I agree that it was meant to be. I started out thinking I was going to get the lap band as well. Luckily while I was doing research I ran across this website. I saw all the people who had to have their band removed due to complications. I also saw how great people did with their sleeve with few problems. I was also glad I didn't have to worry about fills and stuff like that. I think the band is good for some people but just not for me, especially not with my high bmi.

I think you will be very happy with your decision. So many people are having problems with the band and my doctor's office doesn't recommend them anymore.

Yep, I think you made the right decision Crystal. I researched when I first started the program and had decided the sleeve was best for me. Then I started doubting myself and thought maybe the roux en y bypass was the way to go, but "malabsorption" convinced me that the sleeve was the way to go. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on Feb 21!

I too started out thinking I was going to get the band, did research and well here I am almost three weeks out from being sleeved now and am so glad I did this!