catfish87 3,471 Posted May 5, 2014 .....this Dr. intends to problem solve with me. He started out by telling me that he would have never put the band in me to begin with, as he doesn't offer that anymore. ........ He said the band is too ineffective. It has such small results, and too much maintenance. This wasn't great to hear... .......he recommends taking it out and doing the sleeve. ...He is really pushing for the sleeve. ...... ..... I know I need something. I couldn't/wouldn't go to a Doctor that thinks "the band is too ineffective, has such small results and is too much maintenance". Maybe he's trying to sell you another surgery..... Why not go to a surgeon who DOES believe in the band? Just a thought. 3 Mikee57, icebergslim and 2muchfun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonnax2 30 Posted May 5, 2014 Hi Wow..... I have been on the fence between the Band and the Sleeve, the first surgeon I saw discouraged me from having the band.. I had insurance issue and I am in the process of switching surgeons and Im sched next week with her. My BMI is 36 but I have severe sleep apnea and on Lipitor, so that clears me for the surgery. I can understand your frustration doing all that you can working hard and following the routine with not much success!!! Everytime I think Im going towards the band I read a post like this and have to wonder....The best to you sounds like you have a good doctor and you are in good hands. 1 Mikee57 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommymaverick 16 Posted May 5, 2014 I'll let you know, I weigh in weekly so I'll update it 1 Mikee57 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommymaverick 16 Posted May 5, 2014 <p>Hi</p> <p> </p> <p>Wow..... I have been on the fence between the Band and the Sleeve, the first surgeon I saw discouraged me from having the band.. I had insurance issue and I am in the process of switching surgeons and Im sched next week with her. My BMI is 36 but I have severe sleep apnea and on Lipitor, so that clears me for the surgery. I can understand your frustration doing all that you can working hard and following the routine with not much success!!! Everytime I think Im going towards the band I read a post like this and have to wonder....The best to you sounds like you have a good doctor and you are in good hands.</p> I will say I'm happy I got the band because I would have been well into the 300lb range by now without it. This allowed me to get enough weight off to become active. However, looking back I would have gotten the sleeve. I've been held back a year in progress all the while suffering with the band 2 Mikee57 and 2muchfun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandyM 1,956 Posted May 11, 2014 I think the band was a good choice for me but definitely would have considered the sleeve if I had done more research. But I see the same kind of posts from sleevers, wanting to know why they are at plateaus and not losing. You can eat around either. I think the problem might actually be in your caloric intake. I agree that your surgeon should have an idea about your calorie needs. That's insane. Beware of surgeons who want to "jump" to another surgery. Also beware of unnecessary surgeries. 2 2muchfun and Mikee57 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommymaverick 16 Posted May 14, 2014 Hi all! Just an update, it's been a little over a week with no Fluid. I have gained 2lbs. I'm not surprised considering the week before I lost 9 from being on liquids. The struggle is real! Trying to make good food choices, but I'll admit I have slipped up here and there. Endoscopy scheduled for next Thursday. Then we will know if the band is in the correct place. If not I'll have it out and get the sleeve. If it hasn't slipped.. I'm not sure what I'll do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sicilianluv 1 Posted May 23, 2014 Hi Wow..... I have been on the fence between the Band and the Sleeve, the first surgeon I saw discouraged me from having the band.. I had insurance issue and I am in the process of switching surgeons and Im sched next week with her. My BMI is 36 but I have severe sleep apnea and on Lipitor, so that clears me for the surgery. I can understand your frustration doing all that you can working hard and following the routine with not much success!!! Everytime I think Im going towards the band I read a post like this and have to wonder....The best to you sounds like you have a good doctor and you are in good hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sicilianluv 1 Posted May 23, 2014 Nonnax2, did you decide to go with the sleeve?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommymaverick 16 Posted July 2, 2014 It's been a while... Since I had all of the Fluid removed out of my band I lost about 8lbs the. I found it again. I've been eating non stop. My Dr called me today and scheduled the revision for July 30th. They will remove my band and I'll have the sleeve. I'm SO relived! I feel so happy! I'll keep you posted as to what happens after! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
