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OK, I have heard quite a bit about dumping syndrome, and it is definitely not something I EVER want to experience if I do end up with bypass! From what I have read, it occurs when you eat too much sugar or fat. Is this right? Can you all maybe share a few things that have made you feel horrible that you didn't expect? Whether it is dumping or getting stuck. Thanks!

Thanks for this great info. I know that there are things I will need to avoid forever, and I'm ok with that. I'm just so tired of always having something stuck with this band, and I didn't want to get right back into the same situation. If healthy foods constantly get stuck or make you feel horrible, then you have to eat something, right? Usually my "something" that will go down easily with the band is high in carbs or sugar. And if I do that with bypass, then I risk dumping syndrome. I just want to make sure that things like salad, veggies, lean meats, etc. will be ok.

These are fantastic, thank you very much! One of my comorbidities is insulin resistance, which can quickly become type 2 diabetes. Due to this new development, my doctor is thinking that bypass would be a better surgery for me since it has a proven record of reversing a much higher percentage of those symptoms than the sleeve does. Although, many people have had diabetes symptoms completely reversed for good with the sleeve, bypass is much more reliable and scientifically proven. It seems nobody really knows why symptoms disappear with the sleeve, it is just nice that they do! Keep the information coming, it is very much appreciated.

Cherry-It sounds like you a going through a GREAT deal of change and uncertainty right now, and I just want you to know that I'll say a prayer for you! Stay strong, and keep those lines of communication open. Your WL is amazing, and I'm inspired by everything you have accomplished!

Happy new year, everyone! I have had my lap band for 5 years, and need it taken out. I had not even thought of a conversion to a sleeve, but my doctor brought it up, and I think it scared me more than anything! I'm brand new to this board, and would love honest input, good and bad. Here is my story in as small a nutshell as I can make it. Got my band about 5 years ago. Starting weight 265. Lost only around 20-25 pounds. Got on Medifast and lost another 20. Problems kept coming up with my band. Looking back now I realize that my band either did not give me the feeling of fullness that I expected, or I had horrible trouble with it. It either did not work at all, or I was constantly getting stuck after two or three bites. Always having to leave the dinner table to walk around hoping food would go down, or making it come back up. Of course, not feeling satisfied made me find other things that I knew would go down easily, and we all know that those types of food are not what we need for weight loss. I have spent the last year feeling like a complete failure. Had not been going to see my surgeon because I wasn't having horrible trouble, and I also wasn't losing weight. I was completely ashamed. Then, about two months ago I started heartburn in the mornings after coffee. Cut out coffee and switched to hot tea. Worked for a bit, but after two weeks of two zantac a day, I went to see my GP who did an ulcer test. Negative. By the time that test came back, I could not keep anything down but Water. Scheduled for an upper GI, but knew I would not be able to swallow barium. Finally sucked it up and went to see surgeon. He wasn't in, but his nurse took out all my Fluid, 6.2, and I immediately felt better. liquids going down, upper GI didn't show anything horrible. Back on regular food, but now heartburn coming back at strange times. So, I definitely want my band out, but am struggling with the idea of revision. I am scared for several reasons. Having more than half of my stomach removed seems really wrong somehow. This procedure has not had a lot of long term studies done. What are the consequences 30 years later for having most of your stomach gone? And what about grehlin (sp)? I know that is the hormone that causes hunger, and it is removed after a sleeve. Not much research has been done on what else this hormone might be responsible for. At first I was completely against the thought of revision, and now I find myself on the fence looking for input. I haven't even brought this up with my husband yet, because I don't know how I feel about it. He is extremely supportive, and will love me even if I stay overweight. This is all me and my issues with my weight. Thanks for any input any of you might have! I'm so sorry for rambling on my very first post, but felt it best to put it all out there! I look forward to reading your wisdom, experiences and insight. Many blessings!! THolland

I love this journal you are writing for all of us! Makes it real. I wish you a super speedy recovery. Please keep updating each day or as you are able.