Long term

[wheeling 18]

Doing alot of research on the sleeve. Im in the process if waiting for insurance clearence. My surgery wont be til June . I was originally going to settle on getting the band, but now really thinking about the sleeve. On question. Since the sleeve is a newer operation than the bypass, any info on the Long term results if the sleeve. Like leakage or the fact that sleeve or Staples erode after years go by. Any answers?

[JennyBeth 127]

I specifically asked my surgeon regarding the staples eroding over time and he said they don't rust/erode like a regular staple would. The sleeve has been done for the past 10 years or so in the US and I haven't been able to find too much negative long term data.