4 years post band removal and want sleeve!

[missblonde20 72]

Hi all

4 years ago, I had a band slippage and emergency surgery. At the time, I was SO sick - I couldn't even drink Water. I was so skinny, I had low Vitamin D and I was very anemic. However, I was happy to see the band go and get back to eating well, without vomiting all the time.

I had (and still have) a great diet, and since then, I have always watched my food intake and exercised. I had a baby 5 months ago, and now I am just feeling so fat and depressed.

Even though I have eaten well and exercised, I've stacked on about 30 kilos since my band was taken out.

I've seen doctors, natropaths, acupuncturists and endocronoligsts to try and find out WHY I am gaining weight - I just can't stop gaining and I CANNOT lose any.

I have only lost 3 kilos since the baby.....I can't live like this.

I am now overweight, BMI is 36 and I can't see my body recovering from my band and losing weight naturally.

I think it's possibly done some type of metabolic damage?

I think a sleeve is my only choice, and 4 years ago was told my stomach had no scarring etc. Do you think it'd be like the typical 'virgin sleeve' (someone who does not have any damage from the band) or would i still be classified as a higher risk patient?
Need to call surgeon ASAP I think.

[missblonde20 72]

Anyone?

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Hi

I haven't had the sleeve yet... i will be having it in 8 days time.

My story is identical to yours and i have exactly the same concerns.

I had my band removed 12 months ago... and have basically lived on salad and meat since then and have gained most of my weight back.

I think there might be some metabolic damage... but i am on pre op diet right now and i am down 5 pounds in 3 days!

I have no answers for you... but i do understand how you feel

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[missblonde20 72]

Hi

I haven't had the sleeve yet... i will be having it in 8 days time.

My story is identical to yours and i have exactly the same concerns.

I had my band removed 12 months ago... and have basically lived on salad and meat since then and have gained most of my weight back.

I think there might be some metabolic damage... but i am on pre op diet right now and i am down 5 pounds in 3 days!

I have no answers for you... but i do understand how you feel

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How did you go!?? I hope it's all good and would LOVE any feedback