Scheduled for revision surgery to move lapband but....

[CcPc 12]

I was wondering if I should look into the sleeve. Also, the dr I go to in Central IL only does banding. How would I go about looking into a different dr to do the gastric sleeve?

My band has slipped twice in the past 2 years, that is why the surgery to move the band.

Anyone have experience with changing doctors? Or can recommend a sleeve dr in the area??

Thanks!!!

Edited March 3, 2016 by CcPc

[Amelie2016 116]

I was banded in 2008, and had it removed in 2011. I was working all the time, family business and never paid attention to how I felt. When I moved to Texas and went for a test to have it removed, because it just wasn't working out for me ... they had discovered that my stomach prolapsed above my band.

I had it removed by one Dr here in Texas and decided to wait awhile before I made any other decisions.

2011 - Feb 1st 2016, I was gaining weight, dieting, re-gaining and was at the end of my rope. Plus I'd only lost 45 pounds.But now I know why, just not sure when it prolapsed.

All I did was find another Dr here with good reviews and they took care of everything. I am not a veteran of the gastric sleeve yet, so I can not tell you anything more experienced people can about it. I am only 5 weeks out soon, and still have highs and lows and sometimes an emotional wreck.

Perhaps just look around your area for Bariatric Surgeons who are very experienced in revisions from band to sleeve.

Edited March 5, 2016 by Amelie2016