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I posed-that same question to others before surgery! I am happy to report based on my own experience... No regrets.

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No. For.me sleeve was what I always hoped the band would be but wasn't.

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I have no regrets. I liked my band, but it had too many complications for me. With the sleeve I actually feel full and am no longer consumed about eating.

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Nope not at all

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No regrets. I feel great. I wish I would have done it 10 years ago.

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Yes, only one major one, not having this life changing surgery a few years ago.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery.

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Nope none at all. Wish they had this as an option back when I did the band. I hated the band never lost much weight and had a lot of issues. The sleeve has been amazing. I feel full a lot sooner. I don't vomit at all like I did when I had the band. I have never been this size in my adult life. It makes it much easier to make the right choices because I can have a small salad or a banana and actually be full on that. No regrets. Just happiness.

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Like everyone above, i do not regret having the sleeve. I had a pouch form above the band, so in essence i was growing another stomach! I would have days where i had no restriction at all, then other days where everything would get "stuck" and i would have to run for dear life to the bathroom. Having the sleeve has been amazing, i have the restriction i need, but i don't feel the need to run to the bathroom after every meal! It's just so much easier, and it allows me to really enjoy life for what it is :)

Wishing you all the best with your weight loss journey xox

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I'm overjoyed that each and everyone of you feel the same way. I know that in the long run everything will be worth it I'm just ready for the surgery to be over I will keep you guys posted have a blessed day!!!

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No regrets - the sleeve does everything that the band was supposed to do.

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I was wondering the same thing. I go for my first consultation tomorrow. Very nervous!!! Is it worth the risk?Worried, if I'll have the energy to keep with with 3 kids, how will this affect my marriage, how long will it take to recover, will I really have to be out of work for 2 - 4 weeks, what if something goes wrong??? So many questions, it's overwhelming but I'm tired of holding my head down in shame because of my weight. When my husband and I started dated I was around 130. I've almost doubled that weight. I weigh more today than I did at 9 month pregnant. I'm sick of yo-yoing, losing 30, gaining 50. Ive probably lost 300 hundred pounds, only to gain what feels like 500 back over the years. Praying I make the right decision and thankful for this site and the everyone's willingness to share.

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I regret my G.S. surgery. I had a complication from l.b. then later sleeve. Blood clot from l.b. port area. I was doing great till 2 weeks after.but I am finding out this is very common.So now I feel so much better listening to.This to shall pass. I will love this change once I can do regular things. Being out and about. Its all my nerves!

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