Why did u choose sleeve not the band ?

[SuzanneB 0]

Need your advice why go with the sleeve not the band ?

I had the lap-band put in in January of 2009. I had great sucess for the first 6 months (lost 48 pounds) Then the reflux started. I had to have all of the Fluid removed from my band to get it to stop. We would try to step up the Fluid, but everytime we did the reflux would return. I finally told my doc to remove all fluid and I was going to go on my way. In May of 2013 I started to have severe pain. I thought it was my gallbladder going bad. Went to the ER and discovered that my stomach had come up through the band and within 2 hours I was in the OR having the band removed. The Doctors in my area will no longer do the band surgery. They are finding that over 3 out of 5 bands have to eventually be removed because of this type occurance. Most often on an emergency basis. Because I did not feel that I was at the end of my weight loss journey, I opted for a 2nd surgery an had the sleeve done on 12-9-13. I'm just shy of 10 pounds lost in 2 weeks and very optomistic I will be able to reach my final goal weight with this surgery.

[cejiogu 182]

I was going to have the band but I had my come to Jesus moment and told myself I need something that would last forever. I did not want by pass because as a nurse I have seen too mnsy people who had health issues secondary to it. The sleeve was a god send for me. I feel that I am still a real person just one who can loose weight!