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has anyone has lap band revision and switched to the gastric sleeve? I am considering it but would like some opinions Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

just wondering to anyone who has the lap band if you have gone through pregnancy how was it with the lap band? I am terrified for the future when I'm ready to have a baby about having my lap band in. I'm mostly scared about my port because it's placed near my upper abs. I keep thinking how painful it will be when my stomach grows bigger and if the port site will hurt or cause a problem. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

anyone who has been getting lap band fills does your doctor usually have you laying down or standing up during this procedure? just wondering due to a strange and uncomfortable experience Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

my original dr moved to Ohio he was great and I was so upset he left. so the dr that took his place who was in network with my insurance is the one who made me uncomfortable. I switched to another dr who is out of network with my insurance Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

pizza is my all time favorite food and after my lap band surgery I gave it up completely. it's not that I couldn't physically eat it I just chose not to for a couple years . but now even with my band I started eating pizza again just chew it well enough so you don't feel like food is stuck. there are definitely "healthier alternatives" to pizza but sometimes you just want the real thing. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Good luck on your surgery! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm actually surprised that so many people are still getting bands because I've heard many people end up converting to the sleeve after getting the band and that many people do don't the band anymore. I lost about 75 lbs on the band and unfortunately have gained some back the past couple years. I can't have anymore fills because I reached my limit and I can definitely eat more than I did when I first had the surgery so that's why I'm considering the sleeve as well. but good luck with yours I hope you will have success! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

hello I've had my lap band since 2012. I never had any major complications but lately I've been noticing when I eat I'm getting strange feelings like headaches. the other day I felt as if I was going to fall over because the head pain was so bad and my eyes felt crossed for a minute. I thought it was because I hadn't eaten for hours and it was after my first bite of food when I stood up to sit at another table that I felt the dizzyness. In general something doesn't feel right when I eat lately and it never used to happen. I'm getting worried. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I always used unsweetend almond milk for my Protein shakes you should try it. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I had the lap band. make sure you get as much Protein as your body needs dont skip days without having your Protein shakes because protein is very important in hair growth Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I never noticed that about being on my period if my restriction feels tighter I'm going to pay attention to that next time Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

honestly I did the lap band and my mother had the sleeve. I was so nervous and scared for her because the sleeve is obviously a different procedure. At the time I chose to do the lap band I didn't even consider the sleeve but now I wish that would have been my option. good luck with your surgery! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

yes I'm assuming that's what most of the pain if any is caused by the gas. it can also be trapped in your chest or shoulder or back. everyone is different you may not feel it as others. but the more you walk the more it will help to release it Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

thanks everyone I guess every doctor does it differently. I too used to be laying down doing a small crunch. one time one of the doctors wanted me to stand up after I was already laying down while the syringe was still stuck in me! It freaked me out. the rest of the experience is personal. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

my mom was in a lot of pain after the sleeve procedure. keep in mind the pain isn't from the incisions but from the gas pains. also everyone's body reacts differently so you may or may not feel as much pain or discomfort might be a better word, as others. good luck though! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

yes definitely need more info on what location in order to help Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

sorry I just realized you said in one step. I've talked to my Dr about revision unfortunately he told me it would be a 2 step procedure Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I'll will try and keep you updated but thank you Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I know when you become pregnant with the band they are supposed to remove all the saline fill but I'm more scared of pain where my port is like when the belly grows. I've read some things about people getting bruises there and having pain while pregnant so it makes me nervous but thank you Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Dr Ballem gastric sleeve on my mom, my uncle, and a friend of mine. he's a great doctor you should consider him Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

thank you I'm aware of that I was just wondering if anyone else gets headaches as well after eating Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I once had all fluids removed from my band because I was scared of throwing up due to nausea when I was sick. after I had the fluids replaced I've been burping like crazy ever since but it never happened until when I had fluids put back Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

good luck with your weight loss journey Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I lost so much hair once I started losing weight rapidly after my surgery. it would fall out everywhere and in big clumps. I was so upset about it because my hair wasn't that thick to begin with. my hair was also long so it looked like it has empty strands of hair it looked terrible and I knew I had to cut it short to all grown back healthier and not look like empty Patches of hair. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I haven't been in for a check up in a while or had blood work done in a long time so I am definitely over due for that. I drink Water everyday but probably not enough Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App