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I appreciate your input. I believe I have decided on the sleeve. I will continue to visit this site to hear Lab Band stories. Perhaps if the sleeve fails for me, they say that I can always convert to the band. I wish you continued success. Cathy

Hello to all you brave souls :whoo:, My family doctor recommended Lap Band. Through research, visiting this forum, and finding the right surgeon I thought I was on my way. At the private seminar preparing me for surgery, they discussed the three options this surgeon completes. Here, I found that both the Lap Band and the Sleeve cost the same and my BMI and age make me easily eligible for both. They told me that after the healing process, Lap Band patients hunger spikes while Sleeve patients appetites remain diminished. Sleeve surgeries remove the part of the stomach that produce the majority the the hormones that elevate appetite:nervous? I really think Lab Band is the way to go for me, but am worried about appetite spikes and failure. I also worry about erosion, slippage and port problems. As well, with the Sleeve, I am very worried about leakage, and regaining the weight after the banana shaped stomach begins to stretch. I know that with the band, a fill could make all the difference if your weight begins to climb:confused:? Any encouragement, information, and support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.