My band failed me 8 years after having it now opting for sleeve

[aussiemalcolm 0]

G'Day all

Yes as my topic title says I am a bandster had my Band put in in Australia in May 1999, it had worked really well for many years I went from 567 pounds in 1999 to 202 in November 2003 then got married and move from Australia to the USA I kept the weight off for about 2 more years well, but due to work and stress I slowly gained some back not much at all and I wasn't worried as I could loose it, then lost my job went to a new firm all was well there untill early 2009 when the economy caused that issue again No job, found out that sometime in the last few years I had developed a Hiatus hernia which had damaged the placement of my band and I was gaining weight hand over fist, and no adjustments would stop it, so in early 2010 I finally had insurance again and decided to get looked at for multiple issues one being a knee injury that was getting treated when I developed a major pain in my abdomen on the right side ended up in the ER to find out I had several hernia's and a major cluster of stones in my Gall Bladder they removed the gall bladder in emergency surgery that day, 4 weeks passed and small hernia repairs done then 5 weeks more had the lapband /hiatus hernia repaired and they put a new band in well 7 adjustments later and no sign of restriction yet, they did tests band looks fine but found out pouch has to be 2/3 rds full before food passes through band so after many Dr's visits found a Dr who I like and want to convert me from Band to sleeve and get this weight back off and find that guy who I was in 2003 again.

I'm missing Jobs account my size I am sure.

[SouthernSleever 228]

Well you are at the right place Malcolm. We have lots of band to sleevers here who are very happy!

[sunshine6855 1]

I am having my band to sleeve revision tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes.

Cathy

[Becca 108]

The band was pretty much pure hell for me. The sleeve has been amazing! You will love the sleeve. Feel free to ask me any questions and welcome!

[Becca 108]

I am having my band to sleeve revision tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes.

Cathy

Good luck with your revision! Yay!

[MissMinnie 5]

Had my band to sleeve revision last month with Dr Aceves. So far so good. Who would have thought I could put 1/4 cup of chili in a bowl, sit down and eat a teaspoon and actually feel full. So far this is what I thought the band was going to do.

Good Luck

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

Good luck

[NJMOMof2 17]

The band was hell for me. I am so glad I have my sleeve. It's a much more normal of life. No horrible food stuck feeling. The recovery is much for involved but it's worth it.

[lash44 313]

I looked into the band and decided on the sleeve.

I feel the band was good at one time, the sleeve is now the

best of all. My opinion.

Lash