Not So Supportive Support Group

[maxcimax 220]

I had the Sleeve almost 2 years ago & it's been a struggle but worth it. My surgeon & her partner won't do the lap band because of the low percentage of success. My cousin & a friend had the lap band & both have gained all the weight back plus some more.

Our support group is run by the psychologist that I had to talk to before my surgery. This is a requirement by my doctor. BTW, if your Mom's band no longer works she should look into a revision. I was 70 when I had my surgery. I no longer use a CPAP & my oxygen use has decreased. Yay!!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

So sorry you walked into that horror of a bashing session, @virgorooster.

As others have said, that wasn't a support group -- it was a free-for-all dominated by a few big-mouths who want to believe their experience is the only valid experience. Sheesh!

Don't you just love it when people think and say things like: "My surgeon is the best WLS surgeon of all!" when they had a single WLS and a single surgeon, with no basis for comparison. By their bragging, they're only justifying post-hoc the decision they made. Therefore, anyone who made a different decision threatens the decision they made.

Bless their hearts.

[willfish 3]

The surgeons that are doing my sleeve said they haven't done a gastric band in over two years because people have so much more success and are happy with the sleeve.

I am sorry they made you feel bad! Sounds like you are doing awesome and should be proud of your accomplishment! I hope your stall is over soon.

[sherryjntexas 6]

Everyone I know who has/had the lap band did not succeed. Don't let those negative nellie's rain on your spirit. I know an equal number of people who got the sleeve & they look FABULOUS! They say it's the best decision they ever made!! Logically the sleeve just makes sense. You have get fills w/the band , if not, your stomach is back to normal. I know 2 people w/complications from the band & had it removed.

You made the right decision. Eat your Protein (60-80 grams), drink your fluids and take your Vitamins. Work out, get moving and you should see some changes.

Good luck!!

[Chelle68 27]

I had the sleeve done over 3 years ago. I lost 98 lbs. with several stalls. I still can't eat more than 2-3 chicken wings. I have not gained anything back but could stand to loose about 40 lbs. I was a size 22-24 and now a 14. Don't get discouraged.