Been There Done That

[A. Stoot 85]

I am starting the process from band to sleeve, I was band in 2005. I had thought about the revision last year and I backed down from it because I was afraid of another surgery, I didn't have any guidance and didn't know what to expect. I am at a point were I am very disappointed with the results of the band like I see many of us here are, so I decided to contact my Dr office once again to continue the process of getting the sleeve. I hope I can get some answers and support here. I am wondering if I will have to have the band removed first then go back and get the sleeve? I am wondering if I will have to do another upper GI, I had one 5 months ago? I am wondering if I will have to another evaluation and scope, I had this done last year before I chicken out? Any answers would help, and I'd like to find a buddy here because I am feeling I need the support because of fear of doing this all over again with no results, I hope I am not being to forward with all these questions.

[Fixerupper 335]

Had my band removed and sleeved all at once and it worked out very well. I chickened out too and did not need another scope. Surpassed docs goal in less than a year after failing miserably with the band. You've got this!

[A. Stoot 85]

Had my band removed and sleeved all at once and it worked out very well. I chickened out too and did not need another scope. Surpassed docs goal in less than a year after failing miserably with the band. You've got this!

Thanks a bunch fixerupper????

[Tulum 1]

I am in your situation. I was banded in 2008 at 213 pounds and have not seen the results I was expecting. I find that if the band is tight enough to eat small portions (at dinner) then I can't eat healthy fruits or vegetables because it is too painful and I'll just PB. If my band is lose enough to eat fruits and veggies comfortably, then my portions are very large and it takes big meals to feel full, as well as terrible heartburn. I too am considering the sleeve, but am concerned that I won't lose any weight because of other stories I read from band to sleevers. Apparently, from what I've read, if you have had the band, then the sleeve doesn't work as well for you. I am currently 180 pounds and run marathons. I follow a high Protein diet, but my goal is to weigh 150. I cannot get there with my band. I would love to be your buddy on this journey. I too am still contemplating revision surgery.

[A. Stoot 85]

I am in your situation. I was banded in 2008 at 213 pounds and have not seen the results I was expecting. I find that if the band is tight enough to eat small portions (at dinner) then I can't eat healthy fruits or vegetables because it is too painful and I'll just PB. If my band is lose enough to eat fruits and veggies comfortably, then my portions are very large and it takes big meals to feel full, as well as terrible heartburn. I too am considering the sleeve, but am concerned that I won't lose any weight because of other stories I read from band to sleevers. Apparently, from what I've read, if you have had the band, then the sleeve doesn't work as well for you. I am currently 180 pounds and run marathons. I follow a high Protein diet, but my goal is to weigh 150. I cannot get there with my band. I would love to be your buddy on this journey. I too am still contemplating revision surgery.

Thanks Tulum, yes please I'd like that and it sounds like you are very close to your goal. This is very nerve wreaking, but will see it through. I lost 58lbs with the band and have kept it off, but have struggled these pass 9 years trying to get rid of 60 more lbs, I am at 4cc's with my band and that's the tightest, I can eat anything except beef. I am looking forward to see what my Dr says next Wednesday.

[tynoodles11 26]

Hi, I'm also considering the revision. I'm actually in the process of getting the sleeve. I had to get an upper GI, have a psych eval and also nutritionist appt. I spoke with the coordinator of my center and he said my surgery date will be in July just as long as I'm approved. Please pray for me. I failed miserably with the lapband, I'm back at my pre surgery weight, we can be buddies too, how soon are you looking to get sleeved?

[tynoodles11 26]

Hi, I'm also considering the revision. I'm actually in the process of getting the sleeve. I had to get an upper GI, have a psych eval and also nutritionist appt. I spoke with the coordinator of my center and he said my surgery date will be in July just as long as I'm approved. Please pray for me. I failed miserably with the lapband, I'm back at my pre surgery weight, we can be buddies too, how soon are you looking to get sleeved?

Correction, I already had all apts except another surgery prep class.

[A. Stoot 85]

Hi, I'm also considering the revision. I'm actually in the process of getting the sleeve. I had to get an upper GI, have a psych eval and also nutritionist appt. I spoke with the coordinator of my center and he said my surgery date will be in July just as long as I'm approved. Please pray for me. It failed miserably with the lapband, I'm back at my pre surgery weight, we can be buddies too, how soon are you looking to get sleeved?

Tynoodles11, I definitely feel you on the disappointment with the band. I am not sure of my date yet, I am just getting started so I am sure I will have to do another GI, psych, and see the nutritionist before I get a date. Thanks a bunch and yes we can definitely do this

[girliegirl 49]

i had my band removed 5 years ago because it slipped. i have been on and off again with getting the sleeve. I want it but I just seem to alway back away because of fear.

[A. Stoot 85]

i had my band removed 5 years ago because it slipped. i have been on and off again with getting the sleeve. I want it but I just seem to alway back away because of fear.

You sound like me girliegirl, I have been battling with myself over it until I told myself I will not know unless I try because I did the same when I went through the band process. I would love for you to follow me and hope that helps you with making your decision.

[girliegirl 49]

yes how can we follow each other? id like that. i started going through some of the required testing but now Im telling myself to give it one more try on my own, give myself through the summer. i know im crazy, but i have been doing so much research and i often read of some people having surgery after surgery after surgery and I dont want that for myself. i need to really try my hardest to see if i can get any long term results or some kind of weightloss going. ughhhhhh...im torn over this

[tynoodles11 26]

Hey you all, I'm new to this, I'm trying to see how to follow or friend someone.

[A. Stoot 85]

yes how can we follow each other? id like that. i started going through some of the required testing but now Im telling myself to give it one more try on my own, give myself through the summer. i know im crazy, but i have been doing so much research and i often read of some people having surgery after surgery after surgery and I dont want that for myself. i need to really try my hardest to see if i can get any long term results or some kind of weightloss going. ughhhhhh...im torn over this

Oh man do I know how you feel...I have been trying to do this on my own as well with the band, from workouts, to boot camp, to diet pills, to herbalife, to body by Vi, it's like a never ending circle of the same ole. So I told myself if I am going to try and try again, I might as well try something more permanent if I'm going to continue this weight loss circle, I may as well try the sleeve. I started this journey because of my esophagus and the lining of my stomach, so I may as well try to finish it with and try the next step to permanent weight loss. I am adding you as my friend and I think we can follow each other through the message board as friends.

[secondtimeacharm 3]

Hello everyone I am new here had my revision on 5/6/14 and my weight was 238 day of surgery weight on 5/27/14 211 happy girl I had my band put in 1/31/12 was vert happy my weight was 260 I got down to 170 got the flu in September 2013 and it was down hill from there 2 prolapse later the band had to go hope I can get back where I was good luck everyone

[A. Stoot 85]

Hello everyone I am new here had my revision on 5/6/14 and my weight was 238 day of surgery weight on 5/27/14 211 happy girl I had my band put in 1/31/12 was vert happy my weight was 260 I got down to 170 got the flu in September 2013 and it was down hill from there 2 prolapse later the band had to go hope I can get back where I was good luck everyone

Hi secondtimeacharm, sounds like you did well the first time, second time sounds like it will be a breeze:), good luck to you as well