I was banded on Dec.2012 I was never able to get completely filled due to pain issues. I had a continuous pain on my left side long story short I had the band removed last year. I decided to have the gastric sleeve procedure . I'm through with all of the insurance requests and waiting on a call from my doctor. I'm wondering if I am doing the right thing, I think it is just nerves. I lost weight with the band and am sure I will loose it with the sleeve but I'm just really nervous feeling about it.

Surgery probably makes most people nervous. It's a big step in a good direction for your health but you need to be sure because there is no turning back. I had regret but it did not last. Now I'm haph i did it. My aunt went from band to sleeve and loves it.

It's a big step, I had done a ton of research, knew in my heart it was the right call, but was still scared to death at times. It seemed to come and go, so when I'd get really nervous I'd read:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/195065-you-know-you-lost-weight-when/

and when I got really nervous I'd read

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/219760-sex-oh-my-god-sex/