Hello. I am scheduled for Lao band surgery in 2 weeks. I really wanted the sleeve but my doctor said the sleeve is not at option for patients under 35 bmi

I see on the board that other doctors will perform the surgery at a lower bmi. Does anybody know of a surgeon in Colorafo who will do the sleeve? I am self-pay.

I had the Lap Band and had to get it removed and revised to a sleeve. I wish I had not wasted so many years with the band but the sleeve didn't exist back then. I would strongly suggest you not go with the band due to the many cases of it being ineffective at weight loss as compared to the sleeve and bypass. If you are self-pay then your lower BMI should not stop you from getting the sleeve. Those BMI requirements are usually tied to insurance approvals. You should get a second opinion.

My dad did the lap band and it failed later had to do the gastric bypass ... Get another opinion. I am going for the sleeve myself

I had the lap band it had it removed after 5 years, the good news is that it did work for me and I lost about 50 pounds. Once the band slipped i became eligible for the sleeve, my BMI was under 28 when i had it.. if you are self pay you should be able to find a Dr. to sleeve you, I lot of Dr's are not doing the band anymore.