DesiGia

Hello fellow weight loss pals, well im in a bit of a dilemma.. to start off I had a gastric banding done in the year 2008. Since then I have lost about 66 pounds. I was happy with the band until last year when I was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia. Now to fix the hiatus the docs here suggest that I have to take out the band else the hiatus can always reoccur. My fear obviously is the weight gain once the band is out, to which the doctors have suggested to do a gastric sleeve. Now my apprehensions for this are: 1) Gastric banding is a reversible procedure however a sleeve is permanent. How does it affect the life in future 2) I don't have any children yet, but would a sleeve be a hindrance if and when I do get pregnant in terms of the diet I need to follow, the nutrition required for the fetus and the quantities???? 3) Is the sleeve same as having a band in terms of eating habits. the reflux?? or is there a difference??? 4) I have read that even with the sleeve there are chances of putting on the weight again?? is that true??? I would really appreciate if someone could throw some light on these issues

Gulping down cold, chilled water on a hot summer day is what I miss the most....

Thank you all for your responses. It does help in reinstating my faith on being well again as I was really confused. And seeing the wt go up has been a major source of depression for me. reached a stage where I hate looking at myself in the mirror. Wanted suggestions from fellow banders/sleevers before taking the plunge. Thanks once again

ok now I am a little concerned again. The reason y I am getting rid of the band is because of the hiatus hernia which in turn causes major GERD/acid reflux problem. Since the hernia will be repaired while doing the sleeve, I am hoping that would help resolve that issue....

@ TJK: True that.. even with the band since the quantity was restricted I ensured that I put the right food in my mouth. Need to do that with the sleeve too. @Bufflehead: Thank you so much for your reply. I am so glad that I joined this forum. I have been reading extensively (more like been addicted to it) and the posts for you all also helps in reassuring myself in going ahead with this. I was never scared while getting the band put in. dint give it a second thought either. However, feeling a little scared this time around before planning my sleeve surgery. Its probably cos the band has been such a integral part of my life. It helped me find a new me altogether. new life, new confidence, new challenges... it was like living a different life altogether post losing the all the extra wt. Maybe it is just the fear that it might not come back. don't know... just thinking out loud...

True that.. that would really be insane.

Hello fellow weight loss pals, well im in a bit of a dilemma.. to start off I had a gastric banding done in the year 2008. Since then I have lost about 660 pounds. I was happy with the banding until last year when I was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia. Now to fix the hiatus the docs here suggest that I have to take out the band else the hiatus can always reoccur. My fear obviously is the weight gain once the band is out, to which the doctors have suggested to do a gastric sleeve. Now my apprehensions for this are: 1) Gastric banding is a reversible procedure however a sleeve is permanent. How does it affect the life in future 2) I don't have any children yet, but would a sleeve be a hindrance if and when I do get pregnant in terms of the diet I need to follow, the nutrition required for the fetus and the quantities???? 3) Is the sleeve same as having a band in terms of eating habits. the reflux?? or is there a difference??? 4) I have read that even with the sleeve there are chances of putting on the weight again?? is that true??? I would really appreciate if someone could throw some light on these issues Await your help and suggestions. Love, Gia

hey thanks a ton for your reply Ziggypbang. Sorry but there has been a typo.. I meant to write 66 pounds...some typo eh???? Thanks though for your suggestions.. they were definitely helpful. After the band, joining this site has been my best decision so far.