Lap band to Sleeve (BCBS HORIZON?)

[lori72492 0]

Hello!

My questions is towards people who have went from the Lap band to the sleeve- how did you know the sleeve was right for you? Have you had more success with the sleeve? Do you feel different? Please let me know how it has altered your life.

I am literally in the process of looking up the sleeve as I post this, so I apologize if this thread exists already.

About me: I was banded dec.2013 (3 years ago omg). I have not had success with it even though I really have tried through these 3 years. i just moved from AZ where I had Premera BCBS, and I now have Horizon BCBS (ny/nj). I still have a lot of research to do to decide if I would ever go under the knife again and how much I can afford but I am really considering it especially if it is covered by my insurance (just was signed on today so I have to wait a bit to see if it is).

Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[badkitty 14]

Do it! I was in the same situation and am so happy with the sleeve. I had emergency surgery in Jan. for band removal and swore I would never have another surgery. I was sick for 7 years with the band and didn't lose that much weight even though I followed the plan exactly. I was sleeved in July and have not been sick a single time! I've lost 42 lbs. in 4 months which is more than I ever lost with band and I feel great. My only regret is that I didn't get sleeved 8 years ago!

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[cleescruggs 13]

I loved my band and lost 95 lbs but I threw up a lot so the the doctor suggested the sleeve. Well she took all the Fluid out of the band 6 months before the sleeve so I gained 45 lbs back fast. I now am down 65 lbs. Still not back to the original amount I lost with the band. I would not do it again. I have never been the same and its been 2 years. My fatigue is horrible and Ive aged a lot. I follow the guidelines and take all my Vitamins. My check ups are great and all levels are normal. Just can't figure out what happen to me. I seem to be the only one when I talk to a lot of other women. Maybe some one on here is facing what I go thru. I don't know