Hi my name is Theresa and I also am scheduled for a July 15th surgery date and i have to tell you I am scared to death wondering if I made the right decision on the sleeve as opposed to eh band..... Has only else struggled witht he pro's and con's of sleeve versus band? I'm hoping I'm nto alone on that. I find myself going back and forth until I completely wear myself out. Then I read all of these wonderful success stories and they give me hope. KathyM and Nurse_ally you both have really inspired me with your optomism......