Gastric Band vs. Sleeve

[soy 0]

Hey everyone, I have the band, but due to a ton of complications, am looking into a revision to the sleeve.

I'm just wondering how my life will change. Is what you are able to eat the same for the band as it is for the sleeve? Do you still throw up if you overdo it?

How is the surgery recovery different? How many days in the hospital? Which recovery is harder? How is the post-op surgery for the sleeve different for the band?

Is there anything else that really changes?

Thanks!

[soy 0]

no one has any advice?

[jenpa 34]

Hello... you may not have a choice???? My surgeon told me that once he’s in there and he sees what has happened since my lap band was removed 4 years ago he may have to do a gastric bypass instead of a sleeve -he said each person is different and it depends on the scar tissue and other issues that could be related to my stomach and such. I have the sleeve as my first choice and told him he can make the best decision while he’s in there as to what to do for me- I trust my doctor 200%. Just talking to your doctor he may help you decide what’s best for you:) best of health to you!
Surgery Date 6-5-18

[soy 0]

Thanks for the reply. I hadn't thought of that.

I was just wondering how it's different. Like, I know what life is like with the band. Don't eat too fast or too much at a time, chew 25 times eraser sized bites or you'll throw up. Weight loss is fast, but not so fast that you seem sick. (around 10lbs a month). Is it the same for the sleeve? or the Gastric bypass?

I know how the band works. Just trying to compare.

[jenpa 34]

My sister had gastric bypass 10 years ago her recovery was much different than my lap band in recovery....I know she eats a lot less at a setting, She has dumping syndrome with sweets & can not drink alcohol at all. I didn’t have any of those issues with my Band in. So whether it’s sleeve or gastric bypass I know it will change my life more significantly even the band. I hope those have gone through it already can give you more insight after June 5 I’ll be able to tell you more :-) I hope the best for you!

[psychnurse1 30]

I have the band and have suffered 10+ years with it. Not sure what damage has been done to my stomach by the band. I told my surgeon that I prefer the sleeve but he can go ahead with Rny if he needs to. But he did warn that it may have to be two surgeries