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Can anyone tell me why they chose the sleeve verses bypass? I know so much about lap band and bypass, but am just researching the sleeve! I am approved for surgery June 1st and am trying to see if interested in the sleeve! I assume there would not be the chance of dumping syndrome after? Are there side effects similar to the lap band? What is the sleeve made of? Any info on sleeve/how /why you chose the sleeve would be SO appreciated!

Wow Congratulations-it's done-I wish I were you! Sounds like it really wasn't too bad! I'm terrified of surgery! Just approved for 6/1/11 for the bypass but am trying to learn about the sleeve now at last minute! I'm brand new on this site-loved reading your description. Will you be on liquids for long? What's the shot for? You sound like you have a positive attitude-keep it up & feel good!

Hi again. I had typed in overeaters anonymous to look for meetings in my area and found the site-it's huge. You really can just do posts and chats-daily as many times as we need to. Seems a lot easier than physically goibg and easier to start if shy (I am) too! I think it's "OA.com". I am making myself go tomorrow AM though-it is hard to get there-I have 4 small kids! Please keep in touch and let me know if you decide to get the surgery w/ Ahmad! Kristen

I know the feeling-treying to decide about procedure and trying but nothing working. Did you ever visit the overeaters anonymous website or meetings at Mather & St Charles. It's only been a few days since I joined the site and it's the first time in sooo long I am hopeful it & talking to people really can help me. I think I'll put my decision on hold & see if I can learn why I eat. I will prob still want surgery to help me lose & control appetite after! Good luck! Kristen

I called Dr.Ahmad when first researching & calling around-secretary seemed nice but quick to call me back & cancel orientation bc did not take my insurance. I'm considering self pay-how's it going? I have struggled for so many years-very skeptical! Would love your opinion of band & Dr Ahmad. I'm a Mom too!

First of all I am so sorry for you and my prayers are with you. I'm sure the worst is over! I've been considering the band for months now-going to a seminar next week. Thank you for being honest-seem to only be wonderful success stories and I know they can't all be! Thanks for the info. & feel better!

Anyone from Long Island?

Thank you so much for the info on Long Island doctors! I will call my insurance first tomorrow-seems a good place to start! I am wondering what is diferent about being banded than other "diets". After dieting for 25+ yrs-I always gained it back-return to that picking and binging cycle. How is this diferent? They remove the band eventually right? Anyone out there banded and had it removed/deflated? I still have a lot to learn about it. This website & esp the people seem wonderful!

Hi, I'm new to the site and also from Long Island. I have been researching online since 9/08 and don't know where to start. I have read hours of worth of info and blogs and feel like I have made my decision. How do I find a Dr. and check insurance coverage (empire blue cross blue shield)...