sleeve success after revision from band with Gerd

[Susan2008 9]

Anyone with GERD related to slipped band have success with a new sleeve. My local bariatric doctor is adament on the sleeve as my bmi is low because i still have band. We all know what will hapen once band is removed without additional surgery.

I scheduled for the sleeve in Mexico and am thrilled

[liannatx 897]

I am losing slowly, but losing. I lost slowly with the band too... 60 lbs the first year, then another 20 lbs to reach goal the first part of the next year. I kept it off for several years until band issues resulted in an empty band... and then the weight just crept back up!

I should add that I have always been a very very slow loser, so like most things your mileage will vary! It will definitely stop any regain of your current success, and make it easier to maintain. My surgeon's coordinator is also a band to sleeve revision, and said that it is common for band revision to lose slower... I have no idea why. I am losing faster than I did with the band though.

[Bndtoslv 292]

I'm doing well I think. Down 43lbs or so in under 4 months. Could be faster but I feel healthier than with the band. Weaning off the nexium now.