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I had the band and wished I would have got the sleeve to begin with. I was to chicken. It was a big waste of time and money. I did lose weight at first but, then I got to the point were I was vomiting everyday and couldn't eat chicken, turkey, veggies, salad... healthy stuff. I was less than 10 lbs to my goal for about 5 mins then started gaining weight. I'm so happy to have it out. Even if it never had a slippage or erosion, I couldn't live with vomiting for the rest of my life. I'm glad I got the sleeve now. I can eat good healthy food in much smaller quantities. If I had know that the risks were higher for revisions than for virgin sleeves I might have decided to go with the sleeve. Thank God I didn't have any major complications.

You have been given a tool .not a fix. we all still have to make smart decisions after these surgeries. I had to have a revision because of making a decision to lift to much weight and ripped my hyadila hernia repair . thus causing more problems now that is fixed and I now have a Bypass instead of a sleeve . Just have to retrain myself and get in the right mind set to eat the right foods with this bypass. very little at a time . I lost all my appetite after this surgery .

Wow. I'm scheduled for July 16th for my revision and I'm so worried that I'll wake up in recovery and be told that my stomach was too damaged to do the sleeve at the same time. If yours was that damaged and your doc was able to revise you, my should certainly be able to do it. Glad to hear your home and recovering nicely. Keep getting better!

I weighed about 272 when I was banded in March 2001. I never got under 200# and regained after I had to have Fluid removed due to issues with reflux and vomiting all the time. I revised to the sleeve in 2011 and weighed 308. I have since lost 160# and am at a normal BMI weighing around 148-150#.

I had my revision to the sleeve on 1/13. 4 weeks ago today. I've lost 23 pounds and I love the feeling of not having the band! I can't explain it but I feel so much better without it. All the research I've done people seem to have great results with the sleeve. As of right now I'm very happy!

Can't share anything about a revision surgery but having the band removed was a breeze for me as it was OP this time and had none of the gas pains as I did prior. I thought the port would be an issue but it really wasn't. It's the looks the same as all my other scars. We're all dif but that's my story, Nancy. Good luck to you.

I'm not sure if that's normal or not. I've read many different threads where people have had their ports in various places. My port is on my right side. I just had a port revision done when I had my lap band revisioned. I now have what's called a low profile port. I had lost so much weight that my original port was pretty noticeable.

Taking control ready to find me again!!! My story...After giving birth to my 2nd child I put on weight reaching 254 at my highest weight. Along came my chronic back pains, depression and post partum depression.. I decided to go with the lap band I was banded in February 2009. Things were going smooth I was dieting and exercising I got to about 180 and was looking and feeling great. I didn't have much restrictions or complications but I couldn't eat hot dogs and I couldn't eat reheated meats.. I started to notice I'd also get the "stuck" feeling , it hurt. I'd throw up a lot and had to have relieve myself asap or I'd feel like I was going to die. As time went on and after a few adjustments and some tests my band had slipped. I had put the weight back on and was set up and re banded in March 2011 along with a hernia repair and the removal of my gall bladder. The 2nd time around things were slower with my weight loss I was really discouraged. The weight finally started to come back off right when I got pregnant with my 3rd child in March 2013. I had a healthy pregnancy and was actually loosing some weight I was in the 190's I got to 220 by the end of my pregnancy my band was still full and in place I might of had just 1 adjustment. Even though I gained it was almost all pregnancy weight. After I gave birth I fit back into my clothes and was like finally my band worked!! Unfortunately after really bad post partum depression and regular depression I started to regain weight and my energy level was extremely.. I just wasn't where I wanted to be in life for me. I couldn't take it no more. I wanted my normal "thick" but not plus size body back. I missed feeling energized and good about myself. I started looking into something else I was determined... In order for the insurance to reconsider I had to gain more weight to get approved for a revision or other wls surgery. I jumped through all the hoops and did all my tests went to all my appointments regained the weight and now I'm finally here again August 2015 on day 3 of my liquid diet. I had to decide between the bypass and the sleeve and I never wanted to go through the bypass I didn't want the skin. I felt I wasn't that big. After looking through you tube videos and talking to people and just all over the place researching. I decided to go with VGS. Yes I'm afraid of the loose skin ,loosing what i have left of my boobs, and my big booty that I've always had.. But the thought of having more energy and wanting to socialize again and knowing that I can and will be happier and healthier I'm willing to take the risk . My concern is, like any surgery ,is being put under I have 3 kids who need me and I question is this all worth it if my kids loose me?? being that the Doctor told me that this surgery is more risky being that its my 3rd wls and my 4th to my abdomen I could have lots of scar tissue from before so that makes it harder for the surgeon and riskier for me. I know I shouldn't think so negative and think that I'm doing this for them how great it'll be to have a healthier happier mom. So with that being said. I'm currently on day 3 of my 4 day liquid diet. Last weight at pre op appointment 8/20/15 was 251.. I started Saturday the 22nd and today I woke up feeling weak with a headache. Todays weight 243..I have to really try to get some protein into me maybe that will help.. I call tomorrow for my exact surgery time but from my understanding I'll be the first case of the day and the doctor put me in a longer time spot. I bought my new scale yesterday (my new best friend) I'm excited and can't wait to see my journey through... I get sleeved August 26, 2015... I want my life back! #HappyHealthyMe #iwantmySEXYback #funmom #happywife #happylife

Hi all- So i did what so many do, and came to Monterrey Mexico for my lapband surgery. My sister had done a lot of research on this doctor, and my cousin had the procedure done two years ago with him and had amazing results. I had the surgery on Monday (12/13) and I was supposed to leave back to the states on wednesday... its sunday and im still in Mexico.. I'm having a few complications, and I cant find much online about other's experiences with this.. I've had three barium tests, and basically my pouch is not wanting to pass any liquid into my big stomach because its too swollen in there. It feels painful, like constant heartburn and somedays, i can barely keep anything down. Ive been put on IV fluids a few times to avoid dehydration... but I keep getting told that the swelling HAS to go down.. The doctor doesn't want me to fly yet because the pressure in the plane will increase the swelling.. Ive had like 5 inter muscular anti-inflammatory shots in my butt (that hurt) and still my tests dont show much improvement.... At this point, im just scared that they are going to make me have another surgery to fix this. I feel so miserable and regretful.. i wish i didnt.. but im a week into my surgery and not enough progress has come... has anyone else had these issues? needed revisions? please help, any advice is welcomed. I just wish i was home and in my own bed xoxo ps- when can i start laying on my side?

Get it out! they can do permanent damage. I revised to RNY (self pay) and would do it ten times over. wish i'd just saved myself the 11 years of torture and done it years ago.

Here are my quick stats: Lap-Band in Monterrey, Mexico in 2003. Over 11 years I lost 100 pounds and gained back 40. Revision to Gastric Sleeve in Las Vegas August 5, 2014 When I was first researching about a revision surgery and the sleeve, I read about so many complications. I learned a lot about what could happen. For those of you who are debating surgery, here is my success story: My experience has been great. I have NO REGRETS. I had my revision surgery from the lap-band to a gastric sleeve in one operation. In fact, it was done as an outpatient. I arrived at the hospital at 6am and was on my couch recovering at about 4:30 pm. Since the first day I was able to drink Water and a ready-made Protein shake. It was slow drinking, but had no issues. I took my pain medication for 2 days, only because I was scared that if I didn't take them, I would have pain. I didn't. I would say the worst pain I felt on a scale of 1-10 was about a 4. I slept on my side after about 3 nights. I took a shower the day after my surgery and walked a lot. On about day 3 I got the gas pains, but took Gas X and they only were bad for about an hour. I had no problem getting in my 60 grams of protein - in fact, I usually had 80 grams (2 shakes and one powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup broth) On day 10, my Protein Shakes started to disagree with me - well, my intestines disagreed with them! As soon as I started drinking, I could feel my intestines filling with water and would have to run to the bathroom. TMI I know, but it happened. 14 days after surgery at my 2 week follow up appointment, I told my doc that the protein shakes were giving me issues and his response was to stop drinking them and "let's get you on solid foods." I haven't had one since (almost 2 weeks ago). Since then, I have been eating real food and I feel great! I have mostly had softer foods like deli turkey or eggs but last night I had salmon and it was great. I feel better today 25 days after surgery than I have felt in the last 2 years. I have lost 25 pounds but it must look like more because everyone I see is asking me if I have lost weight (I don't think I look like I have, but that's another issue.....) I have energy like never before. I sleep better. I feel "normal" when I go out to eat. I sometimes want the junk, but I am able to resist. My stomach has NEVER growled and I don't feel hungry. Sometimes I feel "empty," but I can wait to eat. I am a boring patient. I LOVE being boring! Anyone else out there proud to be boring?

I know I am worth it! I paid for my lapband, all my plastics (tummy tuck, breast lift with implants, thigh lift and lipo), revision from band to bypass.. And I can say I would do it all again except for the band. It was worth every single penny. I had it all done here in Connecticut so paid quite a bit (I was not comfortable going out of U.S.) but I am sooo happy with the choices I made. There is no greater satisfaction for me than when I am naked in front of my husband. We have been married for 23 years and he has seen me at 305 pounds and he has seen me thin. The confidence to strut around naked after plastics was worth every penny we spent. So yes I am worth it! So are all of you!

I think we need to be careful that we aren't so secretive about the surgery, had a friend of mine not been open to me about it, I would not have known about it vsg. I am a band to sleeve revision so I'm not announcing to the world look what I did BUT if someone genuinely asks me and I think this is something that would help them I will share. I do understand the judgment of others, I have a brother that was so impressed with my 80lb weight loss with my band ( he didn't know I had lap band) as I'm getting ready to tell him he says " see, hard work gets you there, you don't need any weight loss surgery" I decided he didn't need to know. He's never had a weight problem so he has no clue. Being selective is good but being somewhat open is also good Revision 1/31/13 by Dr Cabrera and Venezuela in MX

I had a revision to sleeve in Dec. I could never get to the "green" zone either. If you are having to have your port replaced anyway, I recommend getting sleeved. The fills, stuck feeling, extreme acid erosion on my teeth (mainly during my TOM when band was too tight) all went away. I was happy with my band, but hated the "stuck" feeling anytime I would eat something healthy. There are lots of successful band to sleeve revisions out there. I really wish I would have started out with the sleeve, but hindsight is always 20/20. Banded 2010 weight:327 Sleeved 12/28/16 weight:253 Currently 222.9lbs 104 lbs down!! Heather in Texas

@@Caela88 It took me a while to get to goal, so I may have well been a revision, lol. I lost 85 pounds in 12 months, and it took me an additional 5 months to lose 10 more. I'm a little on the older side (pushing 50), and since having a hysterectomy, have the metabolism of a koala bear But I lost it, I'm maintaining it so far, and that's all that matters!

i too was banded in 08' and was revised to the sleeve, on October 3rd. I began having that left shoulder pain and had heard it was common to bariatric surgery period. It had eased and become rare, however i seem to experience it most when I'm sitting for a long period of time or especially when I'm flying... I have never seem to notice it while eating though.

I don't have a revision, but the sleeve is very effective. I'm so glad I went ahead with this surgery. You can lose however many pounds you want to.

Hi All, I am so excited... I just finished paying my revision (lapband to sleeve) surgery off! I am a self pay and committed to do the surgery on January 24, 2012 (the day after my 52th birthday). My surgery date is September 10, 2012 with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana. And I just sent them my final payment! Plane ticket is bought! I am ready to GO! My weight in January was 297... current weight 268 and I am 62 days away from my surgery. I will be on a two week liquid only pre-op diet starting on August 27. I am hoping to lose some more weight before my date. Can't wait to get this Crapband out of me! Cheers and Good luck to all that have gone before me... I look forward to reading OUR success stories! Dottie

Had sleeve in 2015 and my GERD got horrible and also developed hernia. Going for revision to bypass tomorrow. For those who had this revision from sleeve to bypass, what do i expect after surgery? Is it a harder recovery?

Oh my, the type-o's from my previous post are pitiful....sorry, new iPad! I do like my surgeon and if I didn't I would have been gone a long time ago. I believe he is great at what he does but like every bariatric office I have been too, it looks like they are short staffed. I just am confused as to this process...if I had had the revision done at the time of band removal, I would not have to jump through all the hoops and start at the very beginning. Then again, I hear about the scar tissue and I get it. I don't believe it falls under a revision or replacement if it's already been taken out!

I'm having a band to sleeve revision done by Dr. Herron. I'm almost done with all my pre op stuff!

I'm not a revision. This is a standard leak test for my surgeon. I did think I was going to vomit all over the machine, the nurse and the doctor.

I’ve been hearing different things like: you lose slower or you may not lose at all. I’m 9 days out and I lost 10 so far but I know of some friends who’ve lost 20 within the first week. So question for revisions from sleeve to RNY, How long did it take you to lose the weight you wanted?

Hello Group! Today is my first day here onsite. I started my lifestyle change on 3/9/2009 when I had my WLS-Lapband. I went through some immediate results but 6 years later I developed an erosion in the mouth of the stomach that caused my tool to be removed. I experienced a rapid weight gain! On April 19 2016, my surgeon revisited my case and I was approved for a revision. We agreed on the Gastric Bypass. The surgery went well. I take my vitamins, eat right etc. On august 16, 2019 I underwent the Panniculectomy surgery which went very well. The recovery process was about a month. I am very happy with the results. Now, what I am currently experiencing is the UPs and Downs of weight loss and weight gain due to the unprecedented times we are experiencing and the challenges we faces each day. In March 2020, I was required to work from home which was great but the exercising has been limited. OMG how I miss the gym... I visited my nutritionist and she recommended I join this website for some guidance, support or even a fruitful tip that can keep me motivated. I do not wish to go backwards, I want to continue losing and I just seem to have lost sight. HELP