Time to be honest

[beane007 3]

Not doing too well with this thing. I am always throwing up. Someone with the sleeve told me to go for the sleeve and get the lap band out....WHAT TO DO? Two years and no real results in the last year. Just always sick and throwing up and feeling pressure in my throat and stomach! It's so uncomfortable!

Edited March 17, 2014 by beane007

[2muchfun 8,927]

Can you go in for an adjustment?

[steph_co 9]

Welp...I'm having mine taken out in one week with no revision. So my vote would be having it taken out. I'm not against other people getting revisions. I just do not want one. I have a lot of reasons for it.

I really just think life is too short to deal with the pain and BS that the band carries. Am I glad I did it originally? Yeah...because it got me on the road to health. Would I do it over again knowing what I know now? No way.

I say do your research. If the possible complications of a sleeve sound manageable to you, then I say go for it. I did read about potential complications before getting the LB. I think I had a form of denial that either that stuff wouldn't happen to me or that it really couldn't be any worse than being obese. I just wish I had known back then all that I know now about health, nutrition, fitness, and managing emotions.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting a little extra help (surgery) if you need it. I hope you find the answers you seek. I"m sorry to hear you are struggling.

[mgolden1984 13]

I am feeling the same way will be speaking with my surgeon in April about possible revision I need the restriction too not over eat and the band is not doing thus for me I have no sweet spot

[ErinMarie 186]

If you haven't made any progress in 2 years and you are constantly throwing up then something obviously needs to be done! Throwing up could me there are underlying probmels with your band, or it could be from your eating habits. Have you been successful in eating smaller bites, chewing more, and eating slower? That really is a big part of the learning process and takes a lot of time to get used to.

That being said...getting the sleeve is also an option! Your doctor would probably have some good insights as to what would be the best option for you.

[mgolden1984 13]

I had my band done in 2010 lost 60 pds noe have gained it back due to this huge hunger i have and no restriction feeling blah. I'll be getting answers soon I hope from my doctor