Band or sleeve...how do you decide?

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Well.....I made the call. They tell me it normally takes 7-14 days for approval from the insurance company. I reviewed my insurance on that portion of this site, and it looks like there won't be any problem. I have Empire BC/BS. There was even a link to their Medical policy on the sleeve, so I think I'm good. I'm excited/nervous, and a host of other emotions. Just the thought of knowing that I could have a surgery date by the end of the month, gives me goose bumps!!

Thank you all again, for your input. It really helped me to make my decision. I'm on my way to a brand new life, and I can't hardly wait! What I'm looking forward to, more than anything else, is riding a bike with my grandkids. And I can't imagine what it would be like to wake up, and not have any back pain. I'm on my way......YYYYYEEEEEEAAAAA!!!