1st Appt 6/16, deciding on a procedure

[Maverick1971 22]

I had the lapband about 5 years ago and have issues a along. To top it off it has developed a leak and needs to be repaired. I am going in on July 2nd and it will be removed and the surgeon will be performing a Mini-Gastric Bypass on me. The reason I went with the MGB is it 100% reversible unlike the sleeve and has a shorter recovery time than the Gastric Bypass. The problem with the MGB is only a few surgeons perform this operation in the US. It is extremely popular in Europe however. It has a solid track record and an estimated 80% excess weight loss expected.

[jane13 2,256]

sleeved on Wednesday home the next evening could've gone to work on Monday but had plans to be home for that week, just in case. No issues. I was told about 60% of the weight on average is lost. that would put me a little over 60 lbs. if that's all the sleeve does and I have to work the other 40 off - so be it - I will at least be in better health and shape to exercise (move) and get it off. I feel pretty confidant that I can be one of the ones who gets within 20lbs of my goal. I didn't like the re-arranging of my intestines or the port.

listen to your doctors suggestions and do your own research.