Wantingtobeslimmer

Skylia Did you have your band removed and the gastric sleeve op at the same time? Most ppl that have this done, seem to have two separate ops.

Thank you everyone for replying. I have been reading some stories about lap bands, which have really just made me feel more secure about removing mine. I have mostly heard positive comments on the gastric sleeve surgery. Two negative things I have heard are altered bowel motions and reflux; can anyone comment? Also do you need to take a vitamin supplement? And lastly any issues with hair loss? Surgery terrifies me, but I know that I'm very unhappy being the weight I am..... One more day until I see my doctor, so I will keep you posted.

Hi, I am considering gastric sleeve surgery, and while I'm not meaning to trivialise WLS (it is a huge thing to contemplate), I would really like to know: What made you choose gastric sleeve surgery, has it gone as expected etc? (Obviously weight loss is the main aim - so this goes without saying) Also any regrets, or what has been the worst of it for you? Everyone is different, but I would really like to know what people think. My story is that I have a lap band, which I have hated (continually throwing up), the only way I have been able to loose weight is to have it really tight, which makes eating an impossibility. I initially got down to my target weight this way, but I wasn't well (my hair was falling out and I had no energy), I have found it very difficult to strike a happy medium with the fill; where I can eat, but small amounts only. I have gained all of the weight back on and I am miserable! The thought of surgery absolutely terrifies me too. I will be seeing my Doctor in a few days to review my options. In the meantime, I would love to hear from you, ????