Mysterious Ways

[Crystal927 57]

Hey there everyone! So I'm new here...I've been lurking around these boards for about a week now. Here's my "short" story

I had my first consultation with my surgeons office back for LapBand in June 2012. For insurance purposes I had to do a 6 month doctor supervised diet. I completed that December 28. Then, my surgeons office submitted my paperwork for approval. I received approval Jan 9. I have had tunnel vision straight to Lapband ever since. His nurse practitioner tried to talk to me about sleeve the day of my consultation and I declined politely that I wasn't interested in that and didn't want to waste her time or mine. Fast forward to last week, I attended a BEGIN class upon learning I was approved, I get to the class and its a Sleeve class...they agreed to let me stay and just told me the differences in Vitamins and post op diet. I was all excited for a call the next day to set up my pre-op testing and appointment, the call I received was much different than expected...they had submitted my paperwork for the "wrong" procedure. I was approved for Sleeve. I panicked...then I calmed down and really thought about that this might be God trying to nudge me into opening my mind and eyes to what rights in front of me. So, I started researching the Sleeve while waiting to meet for "rediscussion" with my surgeon today. The more I've researched and prayed the more confident I am that I was about to make a mistake with the band, not that the band is bad or wrong, just that it isn't the right decision for me. SOoooo....I'm happy to say that I will be having my SLEEVE done on Friday, Feb 22! Now that the actual decision and stress that came with wrapping my mind around something totally different than what I set out to do...I cannot wait!!!!

Crystal

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Alright Crystal!!! Yes, many ppl on this forum started out believing the band was the right choice. During my first seminar all procedures were discussed and it was that day I decided the sleeve was perfect for me!

[wannabaloser 59]

I agree that it was meant to be. I started out thinking I was going to get the lap band as well. Luckily while I was doing research I ran across this website. I saw all the people who had to have their band removed due to complications. I also saw how great people did with their sleeve with few problems. I was also glad I didn't have to worry about fills and stuff like that. I think the band is good for some people but just not for me, especially not with my high bmi.

[kristikay 60]

I think you will be very happy with your decision. So many people are having problems with the band and my doctor's office doesn't recommend them anymore.

[ISleevedIt 380]

Yep, I think you made the right decision Crystal. I researched when I first started the program and had decided the sleeve was best for me. Then I started doubting myself and thought maybe the roux en y bypass was the way to go, but "malabsorption" convinced me that the sleeve was the way to go. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on Feb 21!

[JuliannaJ 83]

I too started out thinking I was going to get the band, did research and well here I am almost three weeks out from being sleeved now and am so glad I did this!