I am having a lap band to sleeve revision. In 2004 Dr. Ortiz placed my lapband and I lost 80 lbs. Then in 2010 my appendix ruptured and I became septic and they had to remeove my band. :-( 2 months later I was in a car accident and injured my back causing me to become immobile. Over the last 2 years I have gained back 75 lbs. I now weigh 225, and am in constant pain in my back and feet. I am really hoping getting the weight off again will ease the pain and allow me to begin exercising again. Since I have been through a surgery with OCC before and also because I have 3 kids at home, I will be traveling alone.