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Thank you everyone for the responses. I think I will go talk to Dr. Nicholson. I live in Frisco so it is more convenient for me to go see him.

Hi sleeveconvert. Was he good about meeting with you after surgery?

Thanks Leann. That is what I keep on hearing about Dr. Kim. I am wondering if I should go with another doctor but he is great with revisions.

Shelby, Did you have a revision?

What was your experience like? What hospital?

Anyone here from the DFW area? If so, who is your doctor? I am looking at Dr. Kim but want to know if there are other people out there that have used other doctors for a revision.

I am so glad to have found this board. It's nice to see so many people in the same boat as me. I really want the sleeve to work for me. I never thought I would resort to the sleeve. I was so sure the band would work. Here I am almost 3 years later and only 25 pounds lighter! I agree that the band was a big waste of money and time!

CowgirlJane you look amazing!

Thanks everyone! It's all very encouraging. I just don't want to fail again! I come from a family of skinny people. I am the only person that is obese. I can tell they look at me and wonder why I am not thin. I am not doing this for them. I am just tired of not feeling well. I have a bad knee and my joints always hurt! I know it's the weight. I'm just so frustrated! I've tried everything! I even tried the new fad The Fast Diet. All it did was make me gain weight! I just hope the sleeve helps!

Thanks for the info. Makes me feel a little bit better.

Vicki, That is great news! I want to convert to the sleeve. Just scared of pain. How was your recovery?

Hi All, I have been lurking on this board for the past week. I am trying to make the decision if I want to move over to the sleeve. I was banded in August 2010 and have only lost 25 pounds. I have never been able to find the "sweet spot" with my band. I have never had any restriction no matter what I ate. The only issue I have is not being able to drink Water properly without gulping a lot of air. I get a lot of gas when I drink. I met with a new doctor and he feels like the sleeve is right for me. I am a little nervous because I am not a huge eater. I just don't want to fail with the sleeve too. Is there anyone on the board like me who had success with the sleeve? I am also scared of the operation because I had complications from my lapband surgery. I was miserable and in pain for 2 months after my operation. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.