11 Year Old Lapband...has anyone else had one this long and been revised?

[CiciDidi 1]

I had mine 7 ,, it slipped once and now I had it out and getting sleeved.

[MissMo 1]

_{I had mine for exactly 6 years before revision. My story is of band failure also. One year after placement and many attempts at the sweet spot I never found it. I was under and overfilled for a year and then no one could penetrate the port for adjustment. I lived with an un serviced band for 5 years and had revision about a year ago with no -complications or scar tissue. It was 1 day outpatient surgery.}

[Dallas Curvy Girl 70]

I had my band for nearly 10 years and in the beginning it worked but about the 4th year things began to change. Not only did I have to have some of the saline removed but I still continuing to throw up. So in between the throwing up and weight gain I was miserable. But I still kept trying to lose the weight. It has been a struggle but the best decision I could have ever made for myself was having the revision to the sleeve. I too had a lot of scar tissue from the band but my surgery was a success. The progress is slowly moving towards the positive and I am so happy. For those considering a revision to the sleeve don't be scared. This is the best option and I wish you nothing but success.

[Sleevestriss 10]

Thanks Curvy Girl. I'm 10 days post op now and losing but not really feeling much restriction. Did you feel your sleeve working right away? Or am I confused about how "full feels" after having the lap band for so long. I have had no nausea, no vomiting, no aversion to any food...I'm hungry. I've been able to lose because I'm basically dieting. Just curious did you have any of these issues?

[Sleevestriss 10]

Thanks MissMo...you look like youre doing really well. I'm thrilled for you!!! Hope I am as successful as you have been so far!!!

[maddpw 0]

Hi I had my band for 7 years. Last Wednesday I had my band removed and the sleeve performed. I was only in hospital overnight. Little sore but not too bad. Am looking forward to a speedy recovery!

[Sleevestriss 10]

Congratulations...wishing you a fast and easy recovery. Keep us posted on your progress!!

[lexi6510 56]

I had mine for 8 years before having revision surgery in June 2012...

Can you have gastric bypass and then do the sleeve years later? Just curious as my mom had gastric bypass over 10 years ago.

[lotti 154]

Had my lap band removed last august due to slippage and vomiting .I now have the sleeve and much happier.