I began obsessively researching the band about three months ago. I waited patiently for my seminar before finding out that my insurance would not cover the band there because it was not a center of excellence. A month later, I met with a second center and listened to the doctor describe all of the procedures. The sleeve sounded fantastic and absolutely perfect. The band, on the other hand, seemed to be something of a risk with slow weight loss, potential for problems. I did not want to have to have 2 weight loss surgeries. HUGE problem, insurance won't cover the sleeve. I have seriously considered RNY since then but I just don't want to do it. Now, I've decided to wait. My insurance company, Anthem Blue Cross, indicated that they will follow suit when Medicare begins to cover the sleeve. In the meantime, my husband and I have decided to try to have baby #3. I really like the idea of being completely done with childbearing before embarking on a fabulous weight loss journey. I can't wait to join you all. If you don't mind, I plan on living vicariously through you all until I am sleeved!!:help: