Has anyone just decided to go right to a sleeve rather than the band? I have that swimming around in my brain today....

When I went to the information session, they seemed to say that the results were not as good as with the lap band. That is why I have not been considering it. Good luck with what whatever you decide.

Liz

If you click on the word sleeve in your post you'll see it's a hyperlink to a support web site much like this one.

I personally don't think I'm heavy because of my stomach...(it's hormonal, genetics, "between my ears" etc but not my stomach) and so don't want my stomach cut up and removed. HOWEVER the sleeve is a viable option for some. It's smart to do thorough research before you choose any WLS.

:sneaky: After I posted this I clicked on the hyperlink and signed up on that site. Yes I definitely to arm myself with as much info as possible. I was so set on the idea of the band - then today I have read some things that have me wondering......

Going to seminar on the 14th - hope they discuss a bit of both...we'll see.

thanks for the replies.

I have the band and have since 6/16/08. I've lost 57 lbs. My mother got the sleeve 4/28/09 and has lost 40ish lbs. She had no pain from her surg. I had horrible gas pain from mine. I was in the hospital 1 day she was in 3days. Neither of us had any complications. I have to get fills, she is maintenence free. I get food stuck in my band occationally and am sick, she gets the hiccups when she eats too much.

There are pros and cons to each surgery, you just have to see which one is right for you. Although sometimes I wish I had the sleeve. B ut my band is working it just takes alot of work (fills, I HAVE to work out or I don't lose., I have to chew extremely well or I will get stuck and slime and vomit.)

Do your research and make the most educated decision. Good Luck to you and I will answer any questions you have.

I have the band and have since 6/16/08. I've lost 57 lbs. My mother got the sleeve 4/28/09 and has lost 40ish lbs. She had no pain from her surg. I had horrible gas pain from mine. I was in the hospital 1 day she was in 3days. Neither of us had any complications. I have to get fills, she is maintenence free. I get food stuck in my band occationally and am sick, she gets the hiccups when she eats too much.

There are pros and cons to each surgery, you just have to see which one is right for you. Although sometimes I wish I had the sleeve. B ut my band is working it just takes alot of work (fills, I HAVE to work out or I don't lose., I have to chew extremely well or I will get stuck and slime and vomit.)

Do your research and make the most educated decision. Good Luck to you and I will answer any questions you have.

Hi Diva Mom,

I noticed that you live in Dixon, CA & had the Lap Band surgery last year. I live in Rocklin, CA & will be having it at the end of the year if all goes as planned . I have read & heard about food getting stuck if you don't eat small enough bites or chew enough. But what exactly happens, meaning what do you experience when this happens? I would like to know what to expect, even though I am ever hopeful that it will never happen to me :smile2:! I am sure that at some point, it will ! Any help or suggestions you have would be much appreciated.

Seminar Date: Aug 26th

Surgeon Consultation: Aug 28th

Psych Evaluation: Sept 2nd

Upper GI: Sept 9th

Nutritional Evaluation: Sept 12th

H Pilori/RMR Tests: Sept 25th

Surgery: November or December???