My surgery experience (had my surgery 2 days ago)

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

There probably isn't anyone!

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

There probably isn't anyone!

People are free to find those who have been banded 10+ years or longer. If they can find those people, all the power to them.

[RABarras 0]

I would go for the sleeve. I had my heart set on the Lap Band for a while, then after going to the WLS seminar and getting more information, I began to research the sleeve. It's a MUCH better choice if you ask me.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Yes, I am unhappy that I didn't know about the sleeve until after being banded. Now I have to come up with that money twice. BUT, I would have never known about the sleeve it if weren't for this board. I guess everything happens for a reason.

[MacMadame 81]

Also, you got banded two years ago when there was less data on the sleeve. Maybe you would have been willing to get it without the 3 and 5 year results being known, but maybe that would have given you pause.

I know I think about this all the time... why did it take me so long to admit I had a problem and that WLS was a viable solution? What if I'd had surgery 20 years ago instead of going to Nutri/system?

But then I realize that 20 years ago I'd have a surgery type that would put me at risk for Vitamin deficiency and regain and very little support. Even 10 years ago the sleeve wasn't around so I'd probably end up with a band that eventually came out.

I don't necessarily believe that everything happens for a reason, but I do believe in not dwelling too much on the past and looking for the good aspects of my decisions. So the bad aspects are that I struggled with obesity for 20 years but the good is that I got a surgery that feels like it was designed just for me and my food issues and has a high chance of working with low long-term risks.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Thanks Mac. I think the sleeve will be a much better choice for me too. If I didn't know about the sleeve, I would think I just needed a fill. I am scared to death to get one after being too tight. I am glad that soon, I will never have to worry about that again.