Hello My Sisters..........I lost my band yesterday!!

[*slim* 2]

My doctor asked me how do I feel about the sleeve and I don't know much about it!

I may be misunderstanding, but I don't think the sleeve is a device. I thought it was where they take your stomach and cut it into a tube like shape. It limits your food intake, but it does not have the malabsorption of bypass. You are right in that it is not reverible. The is a forum on here about it. You may be able to read some of the posts on there and also maybe have some questions answered. I wish the best with your decision making.

[TravelLady48 0]

Kia:

I so sorry to hear about the problems you had with the lapband. Think posiive, you have lost 40lbs and once you have healed form the revision surgery you can continue on the weight lost journey until you decide what procedure you can get. Just stay positive.

You are definitely in my prayers.

[Melolo 0]

Hi Poohprecious,

Sistah, I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your band. My prayers go out to you and I will most definitly call your name in my prayer tonight. But you know our DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER HAS SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN MIND FOR YOU. I wish you the best and know that we're still your sistahs in spirit and support. We can can still lift each other up no matter what. Can I get an AMEN! :crying:

[poohprecious 0]

Amen!!! I am still encourage..............

[Melolo 0]

Amen!!! I am still encourage..............

I'm glad to hear that...No obstacle can hold a sistah down. :wub:

I was banded 8/4/08.

[2nd chance 0]

Kia,

I certainly feel your pain. I too lost my band..on 9.17. I had been struggling for the last 20 months with getting fills then unfills. I am recovering now and am convinced that I will press on to another wls option. To that end, I have comprehensively researched the typical next option for failed bandsters...vertical sleeve. It seems like such a great next choice. I wish you well in your continued journey. In my journey, at my heaviest, I weighed 247 and prior to my first fill I had lost 33 pounds; then over the course of the next 20 months-went back and forth with 10-15 pound weight loss. I hope to lose 40 more pounds, so I understand your logic in not wanting to go the most aggressive route for this amount of weight loss. Press on sister, & PUSH through this journey!

Best regards

Sheena

[LastOptionAtty 0]

Hi Sheena,

When I went to the informational on Monday they were really "selling" the sleeve and it does sound like a good alternative! Please check back in with us along your journey!

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

PoohPrecious - I just saw this thread, and I hope I'm in time...

Another LBT member, MacMadame, underwent a revision from the lap band to the gastric sleeve. She would be a great person to contact about the sleeve. I don't remember why she had to get a revision, but she's very knowledgeable and has a great personality.

Reach out to her and anyone else you need to in order to make an informed decision. I am with everyone else on this board in wishing you nothing but the best and praying for you to be healthy and encouraged.

Just think how much healthier you are with the weight you've lost already!:eek:

[DeannaF 0]

Hello Poohprecious, I'm new to the site as well....sorry to hear about your lose. I will definiately keep you in my prayers.

[DeannaF 0]

I haven't been banded just yet, I will be meeting with my dr. on Nov 11th. If it's not to personal to ask how did you know that your body was rejecting the band?