I’m going through a lot internally regarding bariatric surgery.  I’m very torn between the Lap Band and the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (The Sleeve.)  I’ve gone back and forth over the last 6-8 months being 100% for one or 100% for the other.  I thought I had finally decided on the Lap Band, but I’m back to being torn.  Torn enough that I’ve scheduled a second consult with the surgeon and torn enough that I’ve put together a personal Pro’s and Con’s list for each of the surgeries.  You’ll have to click on each the pictures to see a bigger version of the spreadsheet.  I made this over several days, and it’s a working spreadsheet, I update it as new things come to mind:

I am not going to make any firm decisions until after my second consult with the surgeon on the 22nd, but figured it might be helpful to others who are going through this same process to see the thought process that I am having behind making such a life altering decision.

Part of having a blog, and being a member of this Weight Loss community, is that sometimes you work things out very publicly, which can sometimes be tough.  Working things out in this manner can sometimes lead to seeming a bit wish-washy, and by no means is that the actually case.

I am so glad to be part of a community that is supportive regardless of what I decide:)

Thoughts?