2nd Failed Band, Time for a Sleeve!

3rdtimecharm · January 12, 2017

Greeting, everyone!

Long story short, my first band was placed in 2008 when I was 260lbs. I lost 90lbs, was miserable physically, and had it removed because it slipped in April 2013 weighing about 180lbs. 2nd band was placed in August of 2013, and removed (again, slip) in March 2016, weighing 190lbs. After that band was removed I couldn't stop gaining weight and found out I was severely hypothyroid. Since then my TSH levels are normal (taking Synthroid) and I am 250lbs and not responding to diet/exercise. For example, on a one month strict no carb diet, I gained 10lbs.

So a year after my 2nd band removal I am traveling to Tijuana to have a revision surgery (even if there is no band/port it's still a revision) to try the sleeve! It's with ALOBariatrics, Dr. Alejandro Lopez.

What I'd like to know:

Has anyone used Dr. Lopez recently? How was your experience?

Does anyone know how being hypothyroid will hamper my weight loss chances this time around?

Has anyone gone to Mexico by themselves? Was it difficult?

Has anyone been successful in financing their flight with their medical loan?

Is there anything I might be missing/need to know?

Thanks, you guys!

sweesee · January 12, 2017

Good luck! I'm a band to sleeve revision but I had mine done here in the states. I'm also hypothyroid and it was the hardest to lose weight, even with the band. The sleeve is so much different. I wish you the best in your journey

Jacket52204 · January 15, 2017

My mom used Dr Lopez for her sleeve and was very happy with him. You shouldn't have any issues being by yourself, they will take very good care of you. I'm not sure about your other questions but I can tell you I converted from band to sleeve in October and I'm so thrilled with my results.

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