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Posted this in the pre op forum but wanted to post it here also.

I am scheduled to go from a lap band to a gastric sleeve and I am so nervous. I have made the mistake of reading EVERYTHING online about the gastric sleeve and it has frightened me to the point of backing out. I am on the verge of calling my doctor and telling him I've changed my mind. Is anyone in the same boat as me? Those of you who have had the surgery, were you satisfied? Is it worth it? Will the weight loss be better than the lap band (I lost only about 20lbs TOTAL)? I appreciate any comments and advice/suggestions.

I posted this in the pre op forum but wanted to post it here as well.

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Hey sweetie, I had my hell band for 5yrs. Lots of complications, sickness, pain ect. Had it removed & was sleeved Dec 10th 2012. I'm doing gets very few complications, 10000000 times better than that stupid band, feel so much better. I'm a slow looser down 27.2lbs but love it!

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I am also going from band to sleeve on the 19th

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i wish u the best im not nervous or scared yet maybe the closer i get to the date right now i feel like i still got plenty of time

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I had my revison surgery on January 14th and have had minimal issues. So glad to have gotten rid of that band and all the issues that came with it. Good luck!

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Anyone had the band with plication revising to sleeve? That is what I had done in August 2012. Being sleeved tomorrow. I'm so nervous that I'm nauseous!

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I can't thank you all enough for your responses!! @asherje...I've had my band for 3 years and I can't wait to get it out. Great to know you are happy with the revision! Good luck on your journey!!

@Sugamoma...I wish you the best on your surgery too. I will definitely be looking for you afterwards to see how you're doing.

@Remedina...Congratulations on your surgery!! Glad to hear you had minimal issues. I pray I'm as lucky as you!!

I am SO glad I stumbled upon this website. It is really easing my fears. Thank you all again.

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I had my band taken out on Feb 4th, and I feel so much better without it, on March 29th I will have the sleeve done.

Good luck with your upcoming surgery.

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I can't wait to get this band out!! Best of luck on your upcoming surgery!!

I had my band taken out on Feb 4th' date=' and I feel so much better without it, on March 29th I will have the sleeve done.

Good luck with your upcoming surgery.[/quote']

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I would like to know how you are doing? Thank you for the luck on my upcoming surgery. I hope and pray that yours was a success and complications free.

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