Anyone said they were going to get lap band then think they want sleeve?? I keep reading about lap band....anything I can find. I keep reading stuff like u think didn't work etc....I am set for the 31st for LB surgery now I think I want sleeve! Am I just being a worry wart?

I am worried about all the negative talk re band. am due to be banded 25 jan

I was banded 11/2014. I was 315lbs before pre op diet and am now 237. I don't exercise so this is all my eating changes.

I also had a last minute "maybe I should be getting the sleeve" moment and even made an appointment with my surgeon to ask if I should change.

Now if you want to get the sleeve you should. I'm not bashing anyone's WLS decision. But if you have done your research and have made an intelligent decision to get the band don't listen to the hype of other people who don't believe in the band anymore or who had to revise. Because there are plenty of people who revise from sleeve to bypass too!

I asked my dr what do I need to do to be success with the band. He said it's easy (my doctor has had a band for over 10 years himself so he is in the best position to tell me).

1. You have to eat slow

2. Show up for follow up appointments the first year at least once a month.

It put my mind at ease. I could do that! And I have done that and have been successful. I have had no complications. I have learned to slow down and have not had any stuck issues in months.

Read as much as you can and go on you tube and read here and then you will see what is right for you and your personality and talk to your doctor about your concerns.

Good luck! I was a wreck right before my surgery. That's totally normal.

I was banded 11/2014. I was 315lbs before pre op diet and am now 237. I don't exercise so this is all my eating changes.

I also had a last minute "maybe I should be getting the sleeve" moment and even made an appointment with my surgeon to ask if I should change.

Now if you want to get the sleeve you should. I'm not bashing anyone's WLS decision. But if you have done your research and have made an intelligent decision to get the band don't listen to the hype of other people who don't believe in the band anymore or who had to revise. Because there are plenty of people who revise from sleeve to bypass too!

I asked my dr what do I need to do to be success with the band. He said it's easy (my doctor has had a band for over 10 years himself so he is in the best position to tell me).

1. You have to eat slow

2. Show up for follow up appointments the first year at least once a month.

It put my mind at ease. I could do that! And I have done that and have been successful. I have had no complications. I have learned to slow down and have not had any stuck issues in months.

Read as much as you can and go on you tube and read here and then you will see what is right for you and your personality and talk to your doctor about your concerns.

Good luck! I was a wreck right before my surgery. That's totally normal.

Thank you!!!

Thank you so much for such a detailed reply you certainly have made me feel somewhat relieved to know the band is successful. I dont want the sleeve as I knew someone who ended up on lifesupport so its too nig a risk. Thanks for sharing what you did to help it be sucessful for you too