LesIsMore

Keep us posted. PUSHing prayers your way.

I'm debating band vs sleeve and was wondering about this. Can the band work for 20 plus years or will it have to eventually be removed?

I'm sorry, but what does this have to do with anything. Are we suppose to be friending people here so that experiences are deemed more valid or valuable than others? When I started this thread, I started it hoping the band was more of a permanent weight loss tool that would assist me the remainder of my life. Not thinking that it would eventually have to be removed (which insurance may not cover w/o major complications). I wanted to know what you all know. I've done a lot of research, talked to my dr, attended support group mtgs, and have asked a lot of questions and have received responses from banders and sleevers. I appreciate you all sharing the good, bad and ugly with me. What I don't like is the demeaning and condescending tones some of the posts have had. This is a support forum, so we should support and respect everyone's views because hopefully they are all based on experience and not hate stemmed from your own decision. So, I must say that I value the opinions of those that have had the band longer (regardless of manufacturer) than those that are less than 5 or so years because I'm looking for long term support.

Thx

Wow. Thank you guys so much. I'm interested in the sleeve, but my dr recommends the band for me. Doing my due diligence.

Congrats. How long did it take, what is your surgery date, and with what Dr? So exciting!!!

You could just gain a few pounds to insure you're at 40. I'm really worried about this also. I'm at 39, with high cholesterol. I've read threads where folks have done that and/or had weights in their pockets or ankles.

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I keep lactaid and Prilosec pills in my purse. Lol

Dr. von Rueden. I go to the Catonsville office. I've gone to several seminars from all the local hospitals and Dr von Rueden's office seems to keep the ball rolling. And I like that. They have free exercise classes for all of his patients and the staff is really nice. I went to their support mtg last week just to check it out. I'm so ready to be on the sleeved side.

I've tried these. They leave a bad aftertaste.. But thx. On second thought, I haven't tried it on ice or frozen. May give it another try.

Thx. I'll look it up.

Can u recommend a high protein shake that isn't milk based? I could tolerate the premiere for about a week before my lactose problem kicked in.

Randallstown here. I'm approx 20/25 min from Westminister. Haven't been sleeved yet. Im in the program at st. Agnes. I have a month left. Before my paperwork is submitted to Aetna for approval. Fingers crossed.