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First of all, thank you to everyone's comments. I feel like the past 48 hours have been full of research on both sleeve and band procedures. I checked out many YouTube videos both pro and con about the band and sleeve and read lots of threads. I even thought about 0 surgery and just diet and exercise. Well, I've been doing that for 15 years--- and I always gain it back.

Maintaining has always been my downfall. I love working out, swimming being outside. When I lose weight I feel great then 5 lbs creep on and then 10 and I feel defeated and just quit the maintenance and next thing I know 30 lbs are added to my rear. See,in 2008 I was 172 and now 2014 I'm 332. If only I had a tool to help with the maintenance for my weight loss back then I wouldn't be in this position. That's where the band makes since for me. I want to have help with maintenance down the rode.

As far as the surgery I just couldn't deal with such an evasive surgery. So therefore, the sleeve is out.

I know the lap band is not a cure all for losing weight but if used as a tool I can reach my goal and maintain easier with it. So with that being said I'm calling True Results in San Antonio to schedule the lap band procedure.

I'm so excited about my new lifestyle and can't wait to share with y'all. Oh there's a good question, who should I tell? My family lives out of state and my inlaws live 5 minutes away but tend to be negative. Friends? What are your thoughts? Have a good one.

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First of all, thank you to everyone's comments. I feel like the past 48 hours have been full of research on both sleeve and band procedures. I checked out many YouTube videos both pro and con about the band and sleeve and read lots of threads. I even thought about 0 surgery and just diet and exercise. Well, I've been doing that for 15 years--- and I always gain it back.

Maintaining has always been my downfall. I love working out, swimming being outside. When I lose weight I feel great then 5 lbs creep on and then 10 and I feel defeated and just quit the maintenance and next thing I know 30 lbs are added to my rear. See,in 2008 I was 172 and now 2014 I'm 332. If only I had a tool to help with the maintenance for my weight loss back then I wouldn't be in this position. That's where the band makes since for me. I want to have help with maintenance down the rode.

As far as the surgery I just couldn't deal with such an evasive surgery. So therefore, the sleeve is out.

I know the lap band is not a cure all for losing weight but if used as a tool I can reach my goal and maintain easier with it. So with that being said I'm calling True Results in San Antonio to schedule the lap band procedure.

I'm so excited about my new lifestyle and can't wait to share with y'all. Oh there's a good question, who should I tell? My family lives out of state and my inlaws live 5 minutes away but tend to be negative. Friends? What are your thoughts? Have a good one.

Very excited for you and glad you were able to make an informed choice! Good luck and keep us posted! <3

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