breepad08

Hello, I have had my band for 5 years.. The only weight I ever lost was in the first year then I just had problems getting my band to the right tightness. I developed heart burn and acid reflux problems not to mention it has turned me bulimic. I am at my pre surgery weight and I have nothing left in my band yet everything seems to get stuck. Has anyone had the Lap band removed and did the sleeve? I just want this band out and I don't feel like bypass is for me. I just need some advice.. What were the pros and cons, have you had any problems? I want the good and the bad! TIA

Just problems people are having with leaking, gallbladder issues after surgery some people had no choice but to then do bypass because of issues which I DO NOT want at all. That's why I went with the band I didn't want my insides mangled and re-routed and the sleeve was not offered. I was reading some of the forums on this site My mother did it a month ago and so far she's doing great.

The band is awful! I can't eat any protein without it coming up no matter how small or how much I chew. I'm not gonna lie I have been reading some really bad things about the sleeve and it makes me nervous that it's a newer procedure. I'm glad to hear your doing well with it. Did they take the band out the same day?

Good luck!!!!