Reddy4change

you look amazing!

Well, I am at the end of the line here. I am currently at the heaviest I have ever been. I am serious about having surgery and have an appointment on the 29th of this month at a nearby center. It is a group type meeting and I guess I would make an appointment for a consultation afterwards. My sister and bil are doing the lap band, my bil who is an md in the army is adamant about not doing gastric sleeve. What are the differences really? Is gastric sleeve really that more risky? In the booklet they have sent me it looks like the risks and benefits are pretty much the same. I like the gastric sleeve because it seems the weight loss is quicker. Does anyone want to talk about what they did, what to expect and how much they lost?

Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my post. I have been reading all the wonderful topics on here and so glad I found such a great forum. Personally, the more I read about vsg the more I feel like it is the right surgery for me. I have done so many diets I lose but gain back with + pounds, in the past 5 years I have just been packing on the pounds and now my health is being affected hbp, and pre diabeates lots of joint pain and mestrual problems- I am a hot mess! I have 3 young children ages 7,6 and 4 and I want to be able to do things with them; to run and play and go to the beach without being embarrased. Mostly I want to do this for myself. I used to be a runner when I was younger and I would love to do a 5k again. I understand my insurance will pay 100% if I am qualified. I am 5" 2.75 inches and 236.4 lbs currently that is a BMI of over 40 and 100+lbs to lose.