PearlLex

I have been thinking about this for a long time. A few years ago I was considering the lap band, but decided to give it a go on my own. I'm glad I did, seeing how many people are getting rid of the band now.

No. I go for my first consultation on Jan 10th. The more I read from the complications forum, I'm wondering if should even do this. Leaks, stents and 2 month hospital stays do not sound appealing.

Hey there. I'm a Verizon tech in NY. I couldn't tell you how I manage to keep putting this weight on with the work I do...lol....Best wishes for a successful surgery.

Well, I have offially made the choice to get sleeved. I finally topped out at 222lbs and this is by far the heaviest I've ever been or plan on being. I was always able to maintain weight at 120lbs until I had my son 22 years ago. I yo-yo'd between 160-173 lbs for quite a few years. Truthfully, the weight gain from 173 to 222 was so gradual that I became adjusted to it....until....the knees started clicking, the back started hurting to the point of not being able to sit straight up for several minutes at a time, and walking 2 flights of stairs made me winded. After trying the gym, diet drops, diet pills, diets and every combination of those, I knew I needed a new tool. I originally wanted the lap-band, but the idea of erosion and corrosion and any other "sion" steered me to the sleeve. I go for my 1st consultation on 1-10-13 and we'll see what happens from there. I'm hoping that I have enough documentation from the other programs to get right to the meat of this journey. I am ready to do this!

I'm looking forward to it. I'm just wondering how much I'm going to miss the foods I really like. I don't eat really big portions, but I am a meat and potatoes type of lady.