Drearenee 0 Posted September 24, 2018 Is there anyone who has had the switch from the band to the sleeve? What has been your post op experience? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S@ssen@ch 745 Posted September 24, 2018 I had lapband in 2005. Had it removed in 2009. Sleeved 4/10/18. My immediate post-op experience after being sleeved was rough. Surgeon said I had a lot of scar tissue from the lapband, which took him almost twice as long as a normal sleeve to take care of. That means I was under anesthesia longer than usual, so I was REALLY groggy for about 12 hours after surgery. I had no energy to get up and walk like the others on my hospital unit. I had no desire to sip-sip-sip and I think I looked a bit like I'd been hit by a truck. I certainly felt that way. Once I got through the immediate post op part, I returned to normal pretty quickly. Other than some fatigue, I was feeling back to normal after about 6 days. I went through the normal progression from Clear Liquids to full liquids to mushies to soft, etc. When comparing the two, I'd say that the sleeve has a lot more restriction. After a certain amount, I simply cannot eat. If I do, I suffer with discomfort and a lot of foam/saliva/slime. I was never able to tolerate fills in my band, so this was something relatively new to me. If you have any sort of GERD, I caution. The sleeve tends to make GERD worse. I'd say it's a little hit or miss in that department, but it's certainly something to discuss with your surgeon. I started getting heartburn about 3 weeks out and I've had some times where I was really worried about nighttime reflux, but I seem to have it under control right now. As a revision surgery, it is likely you will lose slower this time around. I read it on here and I read other information on the internet, but was still disappointed at the slow weight loss. I'm certainly happy it's coming off, but it is much slower than first timers. 1 1 Drearenee and ExpatTR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergi 0 Posted September 24, 2018 Hi, I just switched from the band to the sleeve on August 28, 2018. Had the band in 2004, it broke in 2009 and I had lost 88pounds. Found a doctor is 2014 that fixed the band (all weight was re-gained), really did not lose much after the band was re-instated. August of 2018 the doctor removed the band and did the sleeve in the same surgery. Have been miserable ever since, however I have lost around 60 pounds. My body is not absorbing Iron and I am having a lot of diarrhea and really weak like a dish rag. Don't want to eat much, just do not feel good. Hoping my body adjusts soon. 1 Drearenee reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drearenee 0 Posted September 24, 2018 @Fergie Im so sorry your having that experience. I had the switch a few days ago. Today the found I had gastritis and put me on medication for it. I had my band for 9 years and just started acting up last year. I pray thing go better for you and I hope my experience will be a good one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergi 0 Posted September 25, 2018 Thanks Drearenee. I just want to start feeling better, I'm sure it will come with time. Take Care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergi 0 Posted September 25, 2018 Thanks Drearenee. I just want to start feeling better, I'm sure it will come with time. Take Care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
