I was banded on Dec.2012 I was never able to get completely filled due to pain issues. I had a continuous pain on my left side long story short I had the band removed last year. I decided to have the gastric sleeve procedure . I'm through with all of the insurance requests and waiting on a call from my doctor. I'm wondering if I am doing the right thing, I think it is just nerves. I lost weight with the band and am sure I will loose it with the sleeve but I'm just really nervous feeling about it.