Question

[jakecal413@ 25]

Anyone lap band revision to sleeve? How much was ur starting weight before lap band and sleeve? How much did u loose with each? How long has it been since surgery? Are I maintaining? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. I'm to be sleeved in 7 days, lost over 100 pounds with the lap band till it slipped and has a hole in it.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

"Anyone have lap band revision to sleeve?"

Jake

many, many, many people here have had the lap band and made the wise decision to have a revision due to problems they were experiencing with the lapband

i'm sure many will respond to your weight questions.......

there is a thread called

"band to gastric sleeve revision"

great christmas present you are giving yourself

who deserves it more????

good luck next week

speedy recovery

kathy

Edited December 13, 2013 by proudgrammy

[Am1e 48]

I had lap band surgery March 2010, lost 25 lbs in the first year, gained it all back the second year. I got the sleeve surgery on Nov 7, 2013 and have lost 20 lbs so far. Both surgeries I was 221 on day of surgery. Prior to band pre-op diet I was 233, prior to sleeve pre-op diet I was 232. I am liking the sleeve LOTS better than the band. Nothing getting stuck and no PBing. With the sleeve I measure out what I think I might eat but it's very clear to me when I am full and I don't have a desire to keep eating. I don't feel hungry all the time. I wish I would have just started with the sleeve. Good luck.

[Lynzee43 28]

11/2/2009

Lapband - started at 255-ish

Got down to 194

Started having problems, band had slipped, gained weight, removed band 9/2012

10/29/2012

Sleeve - started at 235

Currently 154-ish

Wish it had been available the first time around, no issues, can eat without food getting stuck and no vomiting.

I've run a bunch of 5k/10k races, 2 half marathons and going to run a full marathon in 2014!

[Johnny12 0]

Can somebody help me please if they have advise. My current weight is 338lbs with a BMI of 45. I have decided on the Lap Band because I am mortified of having my stomach permanently cut. However, most people have advised a sleeve operation instead of a band. As it is now, True Results has advised me of a $2100 cost with BCBS insurance. I don't know what to do but I know I need to lose weight. Can anyone advise? What is the protocol to follow for a lap band to sleeve revision if I feel the band is not working? Will BCBS pay for a revision? What are the conditions? Should I just go for the sleeve? I have a friend who has had the band and after losing an initial 23 lbs has gained 6 of it back in 4 months and this is not encouraging at all. I need to make the best decision. Please help!!!!

[Lynzee43 28]

Insurance may give you a hard time about revision and revision only happens if your doctor suggests it.

I had the lapband for almost 3 years...did alright but band slipped and had awful issues. Insurance wanted me to go through the entire intake process and paperwork ALL over again and then there was still chance they could deny surgery.

In my honest opinion and from experience...I wish the sleeve had been an originally.

[Am1e 48]

Can somebody help me please if they have advise. My current weight is 338lbs with a BMI of 45. I have decided on the Lap Band because I am mortified of having my stomach permanently cut. However, most people have advised a sleeve operation instead of a band. As it is now, True Results has advised me of a $2100 cost with BCBS insurance. I don't know what to do but I know I need to lose weight. Can anyone advise? What is the protocol to follow for a lap band to sleeve revision if I feel the band is not working? Will BCBS pay for a revision? What are the conditions? Should I just go for the sleeve? I have a friend who has had the band and after losing an initial 23 lbs has gained 6 of it back in 4 months and this is not encouraging at all. I need to make the best decision. Please help!!!!

I had a band done in March of 2010. I lost 25 lbs initially over 9 months. The following year I gained it all back. My weight before was 233. November 7, 2013 I upgraded from the band to the sleeve. My starting weight this time was 232. I have lost 32 lbs in 6 weeks. I wish I would have gotten the sleeve to begin with and I would be at goal by now! I didn't because I was afraid of having part of the stomach removed and the band surgery is reversible. Insurance will only cover revision if it is "medically necessary", like slip or erosion, or if you have a doctors office willing to work to get you approved and who will say it is medically necessary. I personally went to Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana Mexico and paid out of pocket both times. I like him and was comfortable trusting his experience. There is an article in Newsweek from July 2011 that lists the top 15 bariatric surgeons. Maybe there is one in your area. I like the sleeve much better and feel great because I don't feel hunger all the time like I used to. Some people think the band is great, and I'm glad it works for them. But there are plenty of people who have done the revision because of slippage, erosion, or just not losing weight. My band hadn't slipped or eroded, I just wasn't losing any weight. Luckily I wasn't gaining either, but mine was super tight in the morning til about 1 and then by evening I had no restriction at all. So I couldn't get more fill because I could barely drink Water in the morning. I am super happy with the sleeve, I am seeing results now that I would have liked to see 3 1/2 years ago!

[Band07 374]

Lapband SW 229

Lowest weight 139

Maintained well for 6 years around 145/150 ( my goal area). Gained 23 lbs in the year leading up to sleeve.

Sleeve SW 173

13 weeks out 159

Struggling to maintain !! Having a very hard time with the sleeve.