Gastric Band Revision To A Sleeve

[Kristi64 33]

I had a gastric band 7 years ago that was unsuccessful and now my surgeon has suggested a gastric sleeve revision. I am scheduled for surgery on the 19th but I am apprehensive about whether or not it will work. Is there anyone that has gone from a band to a sleeve. If so how did you do and what was the difference.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

gone from a band to a sleeve?

Kristi64

there are many many lapbanders on this forum that changed to the sleeeve do to multiple problems with their band

hopefully they will come out of the woodwork with their helpful comments

i was never banded - i luckily chose the sleeve with successful surgery & results 10 1/2 months ago

I understand you being nervous, common issue/concern- you will be happy with the results of the sleeve - do i look like the type of person that would lie to you???

after WLS, you will have a door open to a new wonderful, healthier world

good luck

speedy recovery

[Rootman 1,101]

What proud granny said. There are lots of them here and I'm sure they'll jump in any minute now.

[carbgrl 119]

I'm a revision. The sleeve is much, much better than the band. With the band there were so many foods I couldn't eat, chicken, turkey, salad, veggies.... I was always slimming & vomiting. No problems at all with the sleeve. I'm almost to goal and pray I can keep it off but am so happy to have the band out. What a waste of time & money. There's a section on this site for revisions. Check the posts out there. Good luck & congrats.