Margoboo

I received a letter from my insurance and a call from my Doctor's Office that I have been approved for weight loss surgery. However, I would rather have a sleeve that a lapband. Have any of you felt this way? What did you do? I do not think my insurance will cover the sleeve, only the lapband......

Thanks for the response. I weigh 223#'s. I am 5'4" tall. This is the heaviest I have ever been. I worry about the LB because I am easy to vomit (brushing teeth, etc..) I gag easily and this scares me because of slippage. I also would like the convience of not having to have fills....

I have a consultation with Dr. Spiegel. Could anyone who has used him please give me some information about what he requires. Does he require a Pre-Opt Diet? What was your personal experience with him? Are you glad you had the surgery? How long were you down? How long until 1st fill? I appreciate any information you could give.

Tomorrow I go for a consultation with the Doctor to see about a Lapband. I am nervous and scared. I have battled with my weight since highschool. I lose, then I gain, and of course I always gain a little more than before. I weight 219 #'s and I am 5'4" tall. My fears are it will not work. I worry about surgery, will I regret it, do I want something foreign in my body, will I be able to feel it, etc... (??!!??) Is this normal? Did anyone else have anxious feelings? I have to admit, I am tired of the rollercoaster dieting. I work soooo hard to lose with minimal eating and jogging, until I completely burn myself out. I know this is only a tool, however it seems like it will be an added bonus. Replys Please!! Margoboo Texas

Thank's for all the comforting words. Shortgal - May I ask, who did your surgery? I am going to Felix Spiegel. I have insurance with United Healthcare and it is covered. (Thank God)