Lapband Vs Sleeve

[michelleooo513 245]

So for the last 4 months I have had my.mind set on the band but lately I question if that is right for me. The one major thing that made me decide that I wanted the band was because of the risks. I really think I would be more successful with the sleeve due to the decrease in hunger, restrictive eating and watnot. What made you decide to go with the sleeve instead of other wls? Right.now I'm 5 7 and 342 lbs. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!

[ThinnerTiff 172]

I was origanaly gonna get the band but after speaking with my doctor, I chose the sleeve. Yes there could be complications, but all surgeries do, but at the same time the sleeve has a very low risk of complications. I wanted to lose weight at a decent pace and the band was too slow of weight change. After research I know the sleeve is right for me!

[COsleeveDude 273]

After doing my research I never really considered the other options. If I couldn't have had the sleeve I would not have had weight loss surgery.

To me, the sleeve is the best mix of benefit-risk. For most, less complications and malnutrition than RNY, and no risk of anything slipping or eroding like with the band.

The only real leap you have to make with the sleeve is that it's not reversible because a large chunk of your stomach is gone forever. But I don't think anyone would ever go back to normal upon reversing the other surgeries.

Good luck with your decision.

[Crystalite 26]

I hade thought about the lapband, but feelt I wouldn't loose as much weight seeing that I am 5'6 368lb, and hope to loose at least 180lb

I also didn't want to have to keep going every 6 weeks for fills. Do your reserch and do wats best for you and your life style.

Good Luck.

[michelleooo513 245]

Crystal did you have the sugery also? If so what is your weightloss. I am scheduled for lap and on January 15th but I... of course... can still choose which one I want

[ann48 18]

I HAD the Lap Band....I had the Lap band surgery in August 2010 and had it removed August 2012. I had the SLEEVE surgery done on October 1st. The Lap band didn't work for me...I never lost more than 20 lbs and all the healthy food would get stuck and make me vomit. I couldn't eat chicken, salad, steak, aspargus, etc without having problems. That caused me to eat more "slider" foods such as ice cream and soft foods. I have only had the sleeve for a few days, so I cannot honestly tell you how its helping me, but I know I would definitely never have gotten the Lap band if I knew what it would be like. And I was 240 lbs at the time of both surgeries.

[ashleyxx 277]

Im so glad I found out about the sleeve when I was researching WLS, for me it was the best option, like sleevedude said, if it wasnt a option I dont think I would have had WLS. From a lot of things I have read most Lap Banders have to either get the band taken out sometime down the road, or revise to another surgery, not trying to steer you in any direction, but make sure you do a lot of research.

Wishing you the best of luck!

[Neta912 14]

I initially wanted the Lap Band. While doing my research a friend mentioned the sleeve to me. That was the first time that I had even heard of it. After researching the differences, reading tons of posts here, and watching tons of You Tube videos I decided the sleeve would be best for me. Also at the WLS seminar my surgeon showed several comparisons between the sleeve, the Lap Band and gastric bypass. It seemed to me that the sleeve is right in the middle as far as the risks are concerned. Also the success rate seems higher with sleeve patients vs. Lap Band patients.

[max206 4]

I too considered the band when I was thinking about WLS. I am a nurse practitioner so I hit the research journals and studies have shown that there is a statically high failure rate with the lap band. In fact in Europe, the band is pretty much being abandoned because of the high rate of failure.

This past year at the Bariatic Surgeon conference more and more surgeons are moving toward the sleeve procedure.

It is a personal and individual choice. Good luck to you in making an informed decision.

[Crystalite 26]

Crystal did you have the sugery also? If so what is your weightloss. I am scheduled for lap and on January 15th but I... of course... can still choose which one I want

I am schedule for 16th of October, 10 days way! But I am having the sleeve. Am on my Pre liquid diet .

[michelleooo513 245]

How is the post opt diet? With the lapband.my nurse told me the.first 2 days after it was.clear liquids... next 2 weeks.mushy then the transition into normal food. Is it the same with the sleeve?

[max206 4]

I have not had surgery yet. I had a consultation with the surgeon and will be returning on October 16 to let him know my decision on which type of WLS I would like. I have decided to go with the sleeve after reading about it.

[drexelgirl 45]

My doctor said he had to remove a lot of lap bands and he no longer recommends them. It isn't as reversible as they say

[drexelgirl 45]

How is the post opt diet? With the lapband.my nurse told me the.first 2 days after it was.clear liquids... next 2 weeks.mushy then the transition into normal food. Is it the same with the sleeve?

http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf

This is helpful

[Banned member 320]

The lap band didn't seem like a permanent surgery and I couldn't imagine having to live 20+ yrs with it in me. Plus I've noticed that most end up having to get revised to something different. I didn't want the gastric bypass because of the malabsorption and the dumping. If I want to enjoy a cookie or something with sugar, I don't want to be in pain. I felt like the sleeve will have me eating like a normal skinny person (small portions of food). Also I didn't want to have to take tons of Vitamins or have constant Iron infusions. Plus my surgeon said that he's removed more than he's put in and he prefers not to do them.