dgarrett21

I was banded in 2006. Had great success in the beginning then I had to have my gallbladder out. Once that occurred, I could never find that "sweet spot" again and was constantly going to get fills and then unfills due to all the getting stuck and throwing up. It was a never ending journey for me. Then, after about year 5, it sprang a leak! It was a small one at first and I could still work within the band but then it finally quit holding any saline and I needed to make a decision. I consulted with my Dr and he told me that we could put another band in easy, no problem. My mind started racing back to all the fills and unfills (which are very unpleasant by the way) and I just couldn't go back to that. I had researched the sleeve and talked to a few people who had it done,along with my PCP and made the decision to go with sleeve. My original surgeon was all on board and he did my sleeve. I am only 2 weeks out but already can tell a huge difference. I'm told I may still be in my "buyers remorse" phase but in the next few weeks it will really start to turn around even more. I am very happy that I have done this and do not miss the band.