sleeve revision.

[Susysleever 265]

I read a lot of revisions from RNY to sleeve. Or band to sleeve. Is sleeve becoming the desired surgery? Why?

[Carlotta1 401]

I never heard of an RNY to sleeve.. But a lapband to sleeve. More and more dr are suggesting sleeve vs the lapband.

[RickM 1,747]

Band to sleeve revisions are very common, as the bands are so problematic and the sleeve does what the bands promise to do, but don't.

RNY to sleeve is less common (I can't think of any specific cases, but there probably are some out there,) as that revision is a lot more complex, and the sleeve and RNY overall have very similar weight loss performance, so there is usually little to gain from such a change; RNY to DS is a more common revision as the DS generally performs better than the RNY, but that is a very complex revision for which few surgeons are genuinely qualified.

The sleeve is becoming the preferred procedure as (noted above,) it does what the bands promise but fail to deliver, and it offers similar performance to the RNY at a lower cost in lifestyle and medical treatment limitations (fewer dietary restrictions, lower supplementation needs, no major drug restrictions - can't use NSAID pain relievers with the RNY.) If the sleeve is not a powerful enough tool for a patient's weight loss needs, the RNY is unlikely to provide any better result, and the DS should be considered.

[mamaplumlee 58]

RNY to sleeve is usually from a stretched pouch.

[aloudwhisper 176]

I have the band, and I have been battling with it for so long. I know I haven't always done my part, but I never completely gave up on it. I feel like the band has not been the best for me.