I had similar experience accept I wanted the sleeve but my doctor discouraged and said I was a soft candidate for it and said he didn't feel comftrable taking my money specially since I'm self paid!!! Not only did he give me an honest opinion but instead of charging me 19 thousand he only charged me 14!!! My advise to you-google his name to find out more about him!!! I'll be more then glad to share with you my dr's name!!