I am scheduled to have my hernia fixed and my band repositioned on April 17. However, I have also been approved to have the vertical sleeve gastectomy. I have lost faith that the band is ever going to produce the results that it should for me and I am really weary of dealing with all of the up and down issues that I have been going through lately. I would just like to not have to think about it so much and be done with it. I guess I need to discuss it with my Dr more to make the right choice, whether to try and reposition the band or to just remove it and do the sleeve. Right now I am leaning towards the sleeve although I want and need to know more about it. If you were in my position, what woud you do?

It ranges in my area for the Iraqie Shackie (cheap crap gas) $3.19 a gal up to $3.55 a gal for premium at Shell. Its nuts. I bought a soda for the first time in years today at AM/PM ...I couldnt believe the price of that....in the past it was always .89, now its $1.49. Its cheaper to buy the 2 liter in the store than a fountain drink at a convience store.

The good news is when they find anything at all. The better news is that "bit of a slip" is easily resolved generally, with an unfill and liquids. Keep us posted, Dev. When will you hear from the doc?

I am glad that it was caught early if it is a slip and I hope you can stand the the liquid phase too. I am sorry this happened and I hope you are feeling better soon.

In North East Maryland it is $3.10. Big oil companies are hearing cha-ching in their pockets that is for sure!