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Hard chioce. The LB does have a greater risk of side effects, slippage, erosion, rejection. It's bound to have problems again, even if its 10 years from now. Sleeve is a good alternative to the GBP, lower risks as well. But you will have to weigh the pros and cons and decide from there. Hard chioce! Great job on lost thus far!

lol. too funny! I think the BK commercial with thier new summer burgers are now in my brain!

Good thoughts here..it's hard to say but i have to say..i will explore the sleeve if i struggle beyond a year with the babd

Been reading where a lot of folks moving to the sleeve and having more sucess vs the LB. Anyone out there thinking about doing so or already have? Whats your reason?

I bit into a Large, juicy, Burger with the fixns...and bacon and bbq sauce.......the taste took over my mind and I floated with delight............RING RING RING....Dream was over when alarm went off!! or was it a nightmare?...lol

Need a referral for a Dr to fill my band and see me when needed. Dr Elliot no longer in practice...need a good fill too..

Hi guys..i am looking for a new dr to do my fills in Richmond..my surgeon is no longer in practice at henrico drs .i was banded march this year..please provide your referrals..i need someone not too conservative with fills....who listens and is top notch.

My dr did my first fill 4 weeks post op. Some do 6 weeks. I know that some folks say it takes a while to determine your green zone...I guess 4-5 months out, I am still not in the zone...will be having a real conversation with my Dr next week to fill her up!

I am glad i found this topic..my dr is conservative as well..it can be frustrating because surgery is risky and costly not to see the results expected..i feel like my struggle is near where it was before surgery. And maybe i should have gotten the sleeve. But then i people with other surgeries that have regained weight and are opting for the band as well...i do agree that having a serious talk with our dr is due..or find one that will fill us more..

50 co pay, insurance pays i think 200, so 250 total

oK, so I am 4 months post op, down 40 pounds. Been stuck recently..never really feel satified...never had more than 5cc in my 10 cc band. I would love to test drive 6-7 or more cc..but pratice looks at how slow the the liquids move through my xray as a determination. Thoughts out there? I really want to fill her up.

i ate fast for sure! One lesson I will not FORGET!

Ate some trail mix with nuts and experienced 5 hours of top rated,major, pain and nausea. My body tried to up chuck..to the point i could barley take breaths ..i am talking top 3 list of lifetime pain..finally feeling better..no more nuts for me...funny cuz before the band my body never really cared for nuts..adleast i know now...all about learning what u can and can't eat.

Totally makes a difference! Congrats on your wieght lost!!

I am using the http://www.fatsecret.com/. Mostly due to the andriod app being super easy. I log everything on my phone.