Surgery switched from Band to Sleeve

[Jb1176 79]

Surgeon switched me from a Band procedure next Thursday the 16th to a Sleeve procedure on Monday the 13th. Have lots of learning to do before Monday.

[Blue1213 122]

I'm so relieved my doctor talked me out of the band. Seems like there are lots of complications. I'm 3 weeks post op with the sleeve and no problems at all

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

I've had both. I puked my weight off with the band...NOT good! Then the band failed me. Five surgeries later and I have the sleeve. It's like eating normally but only less. You don't get that "stuck" feeling and no puking!!! I love it!!!

[Swampdoggie 477]

@@GEAUX SAINTS Same here. I feel normal with the sleeve. The band was a bust for me. But I did get strong chest muscles from dry heaving so often.

[JamieLogical 8,718]

It seems like a lot of surgeons are steering away from the band these days. It has been successful for a LOT of people, but there have been late complications and failures as well and apparently the numbers of those have caused many surgeons to stop doing the procedure altogether. If you have questions about the sleeve and what it entails, you've come to the right place, so ask away!