Sleeve VS Band

[Chicadee 10]

I started my journey back in 2007 exploring WLS and I knew back then I did not want a bypass because a family member has had nothing but trouble with hers, I didn't want to be rerouted. I was scheduled for a band on October 12th 2007 and I chickened out and canceled the week before. I was scared to death. Back then I knew nothing about the sleeve and then last year someone we know on a gaming forum talked about the sleeve so I looked it up and was immediately draw to the benefits of no rerouting, no foreign objects, no constant maintenance and to be what I consider "normal". I am so happy I chickened out 4 years ago because the sleeve is the best thing I could have done for myself. I can pretty much eat anything and feel normal just much smaller portions. I have lost 102 lbs since I started my journey.

[Stacey Nicole 40]

Update: I have chosen the sleeve. It is the best option for me. I'm hoping to have my surgery in January! Thanks again for all of the advice and support - i love this forum!

[mullet head 18]

The more I read the more I think the sleeve is right for me! I want to lose the weight and live a normal life with my family. The band just sounds like an on going thing with too many appointments! And they're both minimally invasive so that helps with the decision too!

Like my doc told us, there is no such thing as MINIMALLY EVASIVE surgery...it is not EZ, the first couple/three days will not be pleasant...but you will feel better every day. It has been a life changing event for me!!

Good luck!!

surgery date: Oct, 12, 2011

[Stacey Nicole 40]

I meant that it was not a completely open surgery - It is done through smaller incisions reducing the recovering period and chance for wound infection.