Revison

[vnelsonemt 0]

Hello I was wanting to talk to someone who had lapband surgery then had a revision to the gastric sleeve. Would you do it again? If so why?

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Look for the special section on this site for people who had a lap band and revised to a sleeve. My take on it is that they know what they "feel" like and how they are the same and how they're different. You'll find lots of feedback from those in a position to know.

[vnelsonemt 0]

Where do I find that?

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I'm so sorry! I thought there was a separate forum for revision from lap band to sleeve. There isn't one now. You could go to the Forum Tab/All Surgery Forums and put "revision" as a search term. I did find this:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/310635-band-to-sleeve-revision/

I personally chose the sleeve because I had read about the "stuck" feeling people get and a higher complication rate with the band. Also, the sleeve surgery removes the side of the stomach that produces the hormone that makes you hungry. I read that it feels more natural.

Today I found this: https://spring.asmbs.org/courses/advanced-bariatric-life-support-fundamentals-of-bariatric-surgery/ One of the seminars: Is There Still A Role for the Lap-Band?

Many people have had the Lap Band and it works fine for them. It's a personal decision.

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/394-band-to-gastric-sleeve-revisions/

That is the forum. Look at my siggie and profile..wildly successful after epic fail with lapband.