twinmomleb 3 Posted June 29, 2015 I went in today & was told my band slipped... AGAIN (second time in 3.5 yrs). I'm tired of messing with this... Fills,deflates & surgical repairs. They deflated it completely & want me to have surgery asap to repair. Thinking of just revising it to a gastric sleeve instead. Anyone else have a suggestion or opinion on a revision? I meet w the surgeon next week so am doing some research. I'm down 57 lbs, and am afraid of gaining back if left untreated. Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parisshel 1,892 Posted June 30, 2015 There are loads of band to sleeve revisioners on this forum. Just do a search. All seem to be really pleased with the second surgery, saying it is so much better than the band's complexities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfish87 3,471 Posted July 1, 2015 IF I'd have had that many problems, I'd be looking to revise as well. Surgeons included! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lexiemia 78 Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Oh yes if you can be revised to a sleeve. It is so worth it. Had my revision May 28 th. I had my band for 11 years. You have none of the misery that you have with the band. No more sliming, vomiting, stuck food. After my band slipped they took all the saline out. I regained 87 lbs. it took me a year before I could get my revision because we were in the middle of a move and I had to find a new surgeon and then jump through all the insurance hoops. I wish I could have done it sooner is my only regret. I am 4 weeks post op and down 21 lbs. Edited July 1, 2015 by lexiemia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigis 2 Posted July 1, 2015 Banded in 2009. Slippage in 2013. Unfilled and weight gain. Revision surgery scheduled for August 31. Thank goodness for insurance. I so loved the band and lost a 100 pounds. Gained about half that back. Surgeon is doing by-pass instead of the sleeve because of what he figures is erosion to the esophagus. I am ready for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinmomleb 3 Posted July 1, 2015 I was told today that my BMI is too low for a sleeve revision. So I guess we'll just do a lab band repair. It's my second slippage 'repair' in 3 yrs... So disappointed ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lapbandster 496 Posted July 16, 2015 Keep us posted on how the surgery goes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
