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Here I am...a little embarrassed, disappointed, and ashamed...but I am ready for the Band to Sleeve revision.



I took the plunge and had Lap-Band weight loss surgery on November 3, 2010. I worked hard to lose the weight with help from the Lap-Band, exercise, and the support of my wife, friends, and extended family. I did great and lost 115 pounds within 2 years...Unfortunately, the weight loss didn't last. I began to develop ulcers and other gastro issues and began to gain weight back (even though I had good restriction). I eventually had to have the band completely emptied...which resulted in me gaining all of my weight back (and more).



I am currently in the process of having the Gastric Sleeve revision surgery. I have gone to another seminar, filled out all of the necessary paperwork, turned in medical records, and have my nutrition and mental health evaluations scheduled for next week. So, I should be having my surgery sometime in the next 4-6 weeks...fingers crossed.



I am ready to lose weight so I can someday zip-line, go on hikes, ride in airplanes, and buy whatever clothes I want (and not be limited by the poor selections in Big & Tall sections).



Thanks for listening.


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Best of luck to you. Many have had revision surgeries and there is no reason you should feel ashamed. The band did not work well for you, you have accepted that and have made the decision to move on to a procedure that will yield better results for you.

Be thankful and feel proud that you have made this decision.

You will do great!

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Best of luck to you. Many have had revision surgeries and there is no reason you should feel ashamed. The band did not work well for you, you have accepted that and have made the decision to move on to a procedure that will yield better results for you.

Be thankful and feel proud that you have made this decision.

You will do great!

Thanks so much. I appreciate it!

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Don't be so hard on yourself. The fact of the matter is that you are serious enough to want to help yourself and you've been on the light side of your weight loss journey and know how different it is! Taking on another journey with the unknows is extremely difficult, but, takes a determined person to proceed. Kudos to you!

I have revsion from band to sleeve and am out only 4 months. It's still very early in my sleeve journey to make any definite statements, but, will say that beyond a shadow of a doubt that I prefer the sleeve over band and am enthusiastic on this journey. Yes, you will do Great!! Jake

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Don't be so hard on yourself. The fact of the matter is that you are serious enough to want to help yourself and you've been on the light side of your weight loss journey and know how different it is! Taking on another journey with the unknows is extremely difficult, but, takes a determined person to proceed. Kudos to you!

I have revsion from band to sleeve and am out only 4 months. It's still very early in my sleeve journey to make any definite statements, but, will say that beyond a shadow of a doubt that I prefer the sleeve over band and am enthusiastic on this journey. Yes, you will do Great!! Jake

Thanks so much. It is always good to hear from those that have had the band to sleeve revision. Good luck in your continued journey!!!

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The key is never giving up. I failed with lapband and after 10 years revised to sleeve.in 2011. I am maintaining 150 pounds loss! The key is keep on doing your best to follow good health /bariatric rules.

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I thought I was getting close, but had a setback after my assessments

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The key is never giving up. I failed with lapband and after 10 years revised to sleeve.in 2011. I am maintaining 150 pounds loss! The key is keep on doing your best to follow good health /bariatric rules.

I agree. And thanks for the support.

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Hiya Fatty.

No need to feel ashamed, we're all family here and in some stage of the process. I had the band done in may of 2011 and the most i lost was 40lbs after barely any fills. I developed a crazy amount of scar tissue on top of my port so the nurse always had issues getting through. It was discouraging so just stopped going. Dec of 2014 i started the process of a revision to bypass. I had to do a 6 month diet and other hoops, after it was all done it was discovered i have moderate sleep apnea. Smh i finally on 9/3 have all my approvals in and I'm now awaiting the nurse to gather it to call me in for my consent for surgery. Smdh this final hurdle is taking soooo long! I'm trying to stay calm but. ... smh sooo try not to put an expected time frame on when this will be done. Things happen sometime. Was expecting surgery in June, here it is September and still waiting. Keep your head up. It'll happen. ????☺

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Hiya Fatty.

No need to feel ashamed, we're all family here and in some stage of the process. I had the band done in may of 2011 and the most i lost was 40lbs after barely any fills. I developed a crazy amount of scar tissue on top of my port so the nurse always had issues getting through. It was discouraging so just stopped going. Dec of 2014 i started the process of a revision to bypass. I had to do a 6 month diet and other hoops, after it was all done it was discovered i have moderate sleep apnea. Smh i finally on 9/3 have all my approvals in and I'm now awaiting the nurse to gather it to call me in for my consent for surgery. Smdh this final hurdle is taking soooo long! I'm trying to stay calm but. ... smh sooo try not to put an expected time frame on when this will be done. Things happen sometime. Was expecting surgery in June, here it is September and still waiting. Keep your head up. It'll happen. ☺

Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope your surgery is just right around the corner. Keep the faith.

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of jumping through hoops, but I'll do what it takes to make this happen.

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I thought I was getting close, but had a setback after my assessments

After completing all of the requirements and recommendations, I now have a surgery date of November 20th. Woo hoo!!!

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I thought I was getting close, but had a setback after my assessments

After completing all of the requirements and recommendations, I now have a surgery date of November 20th. Woo hoo!!!

That is awesome!!! Congrats!!

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Congratulations on your approval! I was banded in 2001 and did pretty well for several years. I had a series of aggressive fills and unfills, developed several gastro issues and horrible left shoulder pain daily. I finally got unfilled in 2011 because I could not take it anymore. I gained all my weight back. I just got revised to sleeve on October 1st, 2015 after 14 years of band struggles. You are not the only one!

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I thought I was getting close, but had a setback after my assessments

After completing all of the requirements and recommendations, I now have a surgery date of November 20th. Woo hoo!!!
That is awesome!!! Congrats!!

Thank you. ;)

Congratulations on your approval! I was banded in 2001 and did pretty well for several years. I had a series of aggressive fills and unfills, developed several gastro issues and horrible left shoulder pain daily. I finally got unfilled in 2011 because I could not take it anymore. I gained all my weight back. I just got revised to sleeve on October 1st, 2015 after 14 years of band struggles. You are not the only one!

I am glad you are back on the right track! Good luck!

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Fatty M- for once in my life I don't have to really worry about being overweight or overeating. I had my revision on June 23 and weighed 264.8 the day I came home from surgery . I now weigh 204.4 on 11/5. That is 60 pounds in 4.5 months. Surgery was a breeze - had some weak spells early but feel great and have went from 2x to L in a short amount of time and am 4 pounds away from my 1st real goal. Best decision I have ever made. You will do great! I second guessed it and cancelled my surgery twice before I did it. No sweating, snoring, knee pain, high BP disappeared, and I dress way better in nice clothes because they feel great. Has added years to my life.

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