Introducing Myself

[abe4x4 0]

Hi

I am the newest member of this site, I have been struggling with obesity all of my life (51 years) and now I am thinking seriously to try the surgical solution.

I preferred the lap band as it is reversible and also the size of the stomach can be adjusted as needed but noticed that a lot of people who did lap band go back and do sleeve surgery, this is why I am considering sleeve surgery. I am worried about the post operative complications (vomiting and continuous nausea).

[kimmy*custis 276]

Hi Abe,

Welcome and congrats on making the decision to change your life. If you really read into this site, most people do not have those complications, just a few. You could get those same issues with the lap band I believe. I myself , had no complications other than feeling nauseaus coming out of surgery ( common I guess) I believe if you go into this with a clear, positive mind set, you will be just fine. I would do it all over again 10 times to be where I am today. I will be 5 months out on July 9th and am down 72 lbs, 57 since surgery and cant remember the last time I felt this good. Good luck on your decision, keep us posted!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I believe that surgeons should not be offering lap band because of the complications from the band. When I was looking into wls, I was looking at the lap band. Then I heard about the sleeve and after researching it, i opted for the sleeve because it's permanent. With the lap band, it's a temporary fix and people learn to cheat with liquids or worst yet, the doc can overfill and cause a restriction needed surgery again. the sleeve is just a tool to help us with Portion Control. However, it is still up to us to change our diets, learn about the triggers to eat the wrong foods, and to increase our exercise. I love my sleeve and would do it over in a heart beat. I will most likely never qualify for another wls so I have to work with what I have and that's a pretty sexy body! Love it! However, everybody's choices are their's to make and I hope you make the right choice for you. After surgery, I had no nausea and vomiting and have had no complications whatsoever.

[cheryld 1]

Hi

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I preferred the lap band as it is reversible and also the size of the stomach can be adjusted as needed but noticed that a lot of people who did lap band go back and do sleeve surgery, this is why I am considering sleeve surgery. I am worried about the post operative complications (vomiting and continuous nausea).[/quote']

Congrats on deciding...I'm new to all this too. My doc said with the sleeve no vomiting...happy about that

[abe4x4 0]

I just wanted to thank all of you for your sweet words and valuable advice, I believe I am ready to do it and I am in the process of picking the surgeon. I will keep everybody posted

Thank you again to everyone!