Is "banding" The Sleeve A Common Practice?

[Estrovan 28]

My doctor (who has an amazing reputation in the medical community & WLS community) plans to place a band at the bottom of my sleeve. It's not like a lap band - there's no filling & unfilling - no port, nothing like that. It's more like a corset for the sleeve that stays in permanently. Is this something that most surgeons do? I've never heard anyone mention it so I'm curious.

[NancyJerry 139]

Hmmm. I've not heard of this, either. Kind of a cool idea if it keeps your food in a little longer for a feeling of being full longer. Curious to see what others have to say about this!

[Dooter 1,457]

I have not heard of this at all, and I did some pretty extensive research on WLS when I started all of this. I must've missed that. Fairly new thing, I'm guessing.

[Almostthere34 128]

It is not common but it is offered. My Doctor, Dr. Elariny is going to add a band to my sleeve. I also did extensive research so that how I know it is uncommon. I trust Dr. E as he is the doctor who did the surgery on the 600 lb woman on the Discovery channel.Here is a link to her website. http://www.conniejac...cial_thanks.php

PS. He did not do the sleeve on Connie as she had GB back in 2001. Just evidence of his bariatric experience.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

That's completely new to me, but idoes sound like a great idea.

[BeanieandRosie'smom 31]

That is really interesting...what exactly is the point of it? I was under the impression that the sleeve was tiny to begin with. Is it to prevent it from stretching out with food or over time?

[Estrovan 28]

I think it's to help you feel fuller for longer ... I have my pre-op on Monday & I plan to ask more questions about it then. I'm glad to hear some others have heard of it tho!

[alliegb3 112]

Not common- but if my doc offered it, I'd do it. Those who fear the sleeve stretching- this could help remedy that

[ChristineS NY 44]

I've never heard of this.What is the banding made out of? Is there any chance of it slipping or eroding the sleeve over time? Those would be my concerns as your not left with much of a stomach to begin with. Just my thoughts. I'd love to know more about this though.

[Estrovan 28]

Just wanted to update:

Had my pre-op visit today & asked my doctor to describe the banding in more detail. It is a newer variation on the surgery. It is placed at the bottom of the stomach and is stitched in place in two spots so it doesn't slip. It's purpose is to 1) help prevent the stomach from stretching and 2) make me feel fuller for longer periods. That's the basics - maybe we'll start to hear of more people having this "banded sleeve" as time goes along?

[Shilo30 16]

I want that!!!!!! :-) too bad I was sleeved 3 weeks ago!! Good luck in that!

[GivingItMyAll 168]

I haven't heard of that before your post, but I'm not surprised that the sleeve has this new variation. I'm sure researchers are constantly thinking of newer techniques to improve upon success rates.

So, are you going with the banded sleeve?

[NancyJerry 139]

Thanks for the update. I think it sounds kind of cool!

[TheNewSusie 471]

Sounds neat, but even though it's stitched in place to prevent slips don't you have to end up taking the band out within 5-10 years? Can it still erode ? What r the complications ? It's still a band, right?

[Patrick Curl 424]

I'm definitely interested in more info on this, are there any links to a study or something? Does it have an official name we can google?