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Hi all, I have a gastric band and have had it for 5 years. This is the second band I've had as the first one broke. This one is now also leaking so I am due to have a gastric sleeve instead. Has anyone gone from a band to a sleeve and what is the noticeable differences between the 2? Many thanks xx

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There's actually an entire section of the forum dedicated to those who have gone from band-to-sleeve. You can see it here -- http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/394-band-to-gastric-sleeve-revisions/

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Hi all, I have a gastric band and have had it for 5 years. This is the second band I've had as the first one broke. This one is now also leaking so I am due to have a gastric sleeve instead. Has anyone gone from a band to a sleeve and what is the noticeable differences between the 2? Many thanks xx

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Hi there! I had my band for 6 years before it broke. I was upset but my doctor assured me it was no problem- he would remove the band and create a sleeve. His did it in one procedure and I love the sleeve. I had a super quick recovery and have more energy and enthusiasm than I have had in years.

If you have any specific questions just ask! You can always PM me if you prefer. Good luck and take care. :)

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Hi all, I have a gastric band and have had it for 5 years. This is the second band I've had as the first one broke. This one is now also leaking so I am due to have a gastric sleeve instead. Has anyone gone from a band to a sleeve and what is the noticeable differences between the 2? Many thanks xx

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Hi there! I had my band for 6 years before it broke. I was upset but my doctor assured me it was no problem- he would remove the band and create a sleeve. His did it in one procedure and I love the sleeve. I had a super quick recovery and have more energy and enthusiasm than I have had in years.

If you have any specific questions just ask! You can always PM me if you prefer. Good luck and take care. :)

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Hiya thankyou for your reply. I am just really nervous and hoping they can do it all in one procedure. I just feel like I have failed as I have put most of my weight back on and I feel so down about it x

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