VSG vs Lap Band

This is the basically the same struggle I am having.  I will be a self-pay so I just need to decide which is right for me.  I like the sleeve but what if something goes wrong.....I will not have the cash to pay for all of the extra expense in the hospital.  There are just so many things to consider.  I know that I definetly want the surgery, I just can't decide which is right for me.  Is there a better surgery based on current eating habits?  Can anyone tell me the bad and good about the sleeve...like really honest information.  I spend hours upon hours reading here (OH) but I still just don't know what to do. 

I've been researching and now have my sleeve for 6 months.  The bad I have read is acid reflux, a leak (which if it's going to happen happens in the first month), stomach twisting.  Personally I have heard way more complications with the band. Good luck to you. Ms Shell

My surgeon told me they were not having the success with the band that they had so hoped for. He simply said he had to be honest and he was disappointed in the results thusfar. He said his VSG patients did so much better with the sleeve. I cannot speak for others, but I no longer take meds for gerd,starting about 6 months out hadn't had any more problems with it. I was on some form of meds for it for over 15 years and haven't had anything in over a year now and not a problem at all any longer. I can only speak for myself.
I am 18 months out now and haven't regained anything. I seem to have an easy time maintaining as well. I am very satisfied with my eating habits and amounts. I don't see why I could not maintain this for life.

Sue

Does anyone think Aetna may approve VSG soon?  Are they even looking at it?

Thanks.