Tricia1285

[size=4][b][color=#4B0082][font=comic sans ms,cursive]I had Lap Band surgery in September 2011 and since then have had a horrible time with the band. Food gets stuck, but I have no restriction. I went for an Upper GI and was told that everything is flowing right through the band with no restriction even though my band is almost at capacity. I developed fructose intolerance which is really ruining my stomach. Not a day goes by that I don't wake up with stomach pain and bloating. After countless fills and no success (except for 50lbs, but then gained 13 recently) I decided to do a revision to the sleeve before the lap band gets any worse for me. Thankfully my surgeon, Dr. Alexander Barkan agreed that I would have more success with a sleeve. He is an EXCELLENT surgeon with amazing bedside manner. I am excited to restart my journey.[/font][/color][/b][/size]