Hello I am considering weight loss surgery. I am between the band and the sleeve. I live near charleston wv and am wondering what people think about dr shin?

Hello I am considering weight loss surgery. I am between the band and the sleeve. I live near charleston wv and am wondering what people think about dr shin?

Welcome!

You should start reading posts in this section before deciding on band vs sleeve: http://www.verticals...eeve-revisions/

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Have you had surgery? What kind? Would u do it again?

Have you had surgery? What kind? Would u do it again?

Yes I have.

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.

I'd absolutely do it again.

I would do it again as well!

I too have the sleeve and would do it again if I had the choice. When I started this process I was interested in the lap band also but the surgeon suggested sleeve for this reason. He said that the lap band is a foreign object in your body and you run the risk of potential complications with that foreign object for the entire time you have it. He explained the sleeve to me similar to a breast reduction. It's easier on your body in the long run because you only altering/taking away what's naturally there rather than adding a man made object. I love my sleeve! Hope that helps.

Thank you so much!! I think I have decided on the sleeve. I went to my consultation wanting the band but now I don't think it's right for me. I worry about the complications tho. If you don't mind me asking how much have you lost in what time frame??

Thank you so much!! I think I have decided on the sleeve. I went to my consultation wanting the band but now I don't think it's right for me. I worry about the complications tho. If you don't mind me asking how much have you lost in what time frame??

Between Feb 23 and May 28 - 50lbs

Between May 28 and now - 43lbs

Your mileage may vary.

People's complications vary so much it's difficult to predict. For what it's worth, I had way less complications than I thought I would.

Thank you so much!! I think I have decided on the sleeve. I went to my consultation wanting the band but now I don't think it's right for me. I worry about the complications tho. If you don't mind me asking how much have you lost in what time frame??

I was sleeved may 15 and I am down 41 pounds. 70 total including some pre surgery weightloss.

Congrats! That's great! What kind of problems did u have? Are they common or does everyone have some type of complication? That's what I'm afraid of the most.

What I meant was are the problems common or rare?

I really had no complications after surgery. I felt so great the first couple days I didn't think they had done anything to me. Days 3-5 were hard from the gas pains but walking and gas x really do help. My only problem right now is sometimes I take one bite too many and I feel as if my food is stuck in my esophagus and it makes me sick occasionally, but that feeling will pass if you give it a little time. Overall I don't have many problems or complications.

Thank you so much for talking to me. You have made me feel more comfortable about it. Good luck on the rest of your journey!

Thank you and I'm glad I could help! If you ever have any other questions feel free to ask!

Congrats! That's great! What kind of problems did u have? Are they common or does everyone have some type of complication? That's what I'm afraid of the most.

I had issues with hydration. After pumping 2 and a half IV bottles of fluid into me I still had no desire to urinate. The did an ultrasound of my bladder and it was bone dry. They put some sort of medicine in my IV and I was able to go later. I also had issues with oxygen (not sure why) so I had to wear a cannula for a little while until it came up. All in all, could have been worse. I don't recall anyone having these issues.