I can't wait to get on a roller coaster. they are my fave things and I miss them. next to white water rafting, its the most fun thing I'm looking forward to being able to do again!

I am so pouting in jealousy here.

Works for me!  I can drive this time if you would like.  Are we going to go down a little early so we can take advantage of our Gold Pass early entry and early rides on Diamondback, Beast, etc?

Lora

Hi Jen,

Welcome! I am from around the Dayton area, and had my surgery done at Miami Valley Hospital by Dr Teel. I would highly recommend him, and was very happy with the program at MVH.

As to which surgery to have, it is a very personal decision. I choose the sleeve for several reasons.
-Though it hasn't been around for long term results, appears to have weight loss close to that of RNY.
-Any surgery has risks, but after the immediate post op period, those are essentially behind you with the sleeve. No rearranged intestines, no gastric remnant which could bleed, perforate, etc. No risks associated with malabsorption.
-I wanted a low maintenance surgery. I don't have time to be going in for fills and adjustments, so the band wouldn't be good for me. I also didn't like long term band problems such as slippage or erosion, or the fact that some people do not lose weight with the band.

I have been very happy with my decision so far, and would encourage anyone to look into this life changing operation. I wish I would have done it sooner!

Best of luck!

Katie

See you Sunday :)

Lora... carpool again?

I'll shoot a FB notice out to a few folks too