I was wondering if anyone could let me know how much the sleeve will cost. Im considering either a sleeve or a band. i know the band is around $9,000 - $12,000. The more i read, the more im considering the sleeve as my option. Thanks

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Hi, Dont worry, we have all been through e same questioning that you are doing right now. Unfortunately there is no longterm evidence of the sleeve surgery and the choice is a very personal one. There are pros and cons for all procedures. My surgeon told me to go with my gut feeling which is what I did. I chose the sleeve which I had on 16 october 2007. While the band had the opportunity to be removed, why would you do that unless it was fo a medical reason? The surgeon told me that we would gain 4kgs a week if the band was removed. I didnt want that happening after going through with surgery in the first place.I dont think that they would actually remove it , they just loosen it. No not for me. I'm in this for the longhaul and did not want to be goung back to thr yo yo days of the past. However in saying that, all procedures are justa tool, not a miracle cure. If you consume too much by sipping thickshakes etc, you will not loose weight.It is important to get your head around the fact that you still are in control and the surgery just makes the job easier than going it alone.I started at 100kgs, I am 54 and only 163cm tall/short. I have lost 16 kgs and wow what a difference all ready. I have no regrets at all. Welcome to the club.

Hi Clyde, I had lap band in 2000, and I'm afraid I was a desperado, I initially lost about 60kgs and unfortunately gained back about 35kgs. I have no-one to blame but myself, I couldn't work the tool. Good healthy food blocked me and I had to vomit. Bad/ fatty food slipped past the band with ease, as did liquid calories. I had the lap band removed in 2004 and revised to BPD/DS, I know, very controversial, but I am very happy with the results. I maintain a weight loss of 85kgs with relative ease. What's is right for one person is not always right for another. If you are disciplined, it can work and does for many. I wish you well with your choice. Lesley

HI there, I am looking at possibly getting The Laparoscopic Sleeve Gasterectomy done or having a gastric band fitted. I have a BMI of 40,weigh 130kgs and am 33 years old. I have battled with my weight for years and have been on a few diets,with success but not long term success. I was hoping to get some feedback from people who have had either of these procedures or both. Am wondering about the long term results say 3 years plus,whether weight gain has come back so to speak, all the websites I have been to dont have stats on long term results for the LSG. I am a bit unsure of loosing most of my stomach as there is no long term stats for the effects on the body for this. As for the Gastric band I know is initially safer, but can have more complications in the future, but is reversible. If anyone out there could give me some help on this I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks to you all and go well Clyde