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Is there any reason why less lost Band to sleeve? I lost 8 lbs the first week and 13 from my last OV. Luckily I did not gain too much before converting ( 20 lbs ) . Not that its a drop in the bucket but way better than 50!. I am 20-25 lbs from goal

Don't forget, muscle is denser than fat and you may not see a move on the scale but you will see and feel a difference in how your cloths fit.

Don't forget, muscle is denser than fat and you may not see a move on the scale but you will see and feel a difference in how your cloths fit.

I am also suprised to hear that you are taking ibuprofen, That was on the list of definetly nots. My Doc said that I would not have lasted very much longer with the band, that it was very bad. I already feel no restriction or inflammation in my throat. Going from the band to the sleeve, I am ecstatic, even with the post surgery soreness and swelling.
Hope to see you are doing better in a few days!

I am also suprised to hear that you are taking ibuprofen, That was on the list of definetly nots. My Doc said that I would not have lasted very much longer with the band, that it was very bad. I already feel no restriction or inflammation in my throat. Going from the band to the sleeve, I am ecstatic, even with the post surgery soreness and swelling.
Hope to see you are doing better in a few days!

I have heard that most cases from my surgeons office have been approved after appeal. It is terrible that they make you "wait for the denial letter" to learn why they are saying no! I agree, get on the phone. As long as you meet the criteria, I would ask for a one on one between your surgeon and Cigna's Medical Director. Don't back down if you know it should be covered.
Good luck!

@@titan05
You've done great!! Congrats!
I can be a LITTLE bitter about how fast men lose, can't I

@@catlynk
Men lose A LOT faster than women, so don't even try to compare your weight loss to his.
It's a sad truth. Darn men!

I cant thank you enough for the encouragement. I physically feel a little better since the band is open ( except for all the weight gain) but mentally it has been very challenging. I have always considered my band just a tool and really have worked long and hard to reach my goal. I am very encouraged and motivated by so many people in the same boat who are sharing their story and that the sleeve is an improved option for long term success. It is definitely reiteration that even after all these years of lifestyle modifications and hard work I still need it! I really appreciate it, I feel much more at ease that I have made the right decision. Here is to new beginnings!

March 10 for me! Found this forum today, hopefully we all can be fast friends!

I know exactly how you feel. Once the dr unfilled my band that was giving me so many problems I gained 25lbs before I got sleeved. But that just showed me that I really do need this tool to help keep me on track. My revision was on the 2nd and I couldn't be happier. It's a struggle but we can get over this hump. You can do it! Good luck and keep us updated on your journey. We all understand this struggle.
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You will be fine I had mine on the 3rd of March and I'm doing well. Sent from my Z970 using BariatricPal mobile app

March 15th! Whoo hoo....

Congrats! I am schedueld for conversion / revision in 11 days! counting down each moment...

Good luck!

Thank you and the same to you as well ????????????
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I had my band out to sleeve and gallbladder removed on Friday. It took about 3 hours I'm told.
I came home last night from hospital. I've been up and moving around. Sipping my Water and working on a Protein Shake. Still not able to get a lot in. Pain hasn't been too horrible.
Getting a little reflux but they gave me rx for that.
I'm sorry if this is TMI...Also haven't had a bowel movement. They told me to take stool softener so I've taken 2 today.
I'm happy to get my new life started without the band.
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Banded in 2001 and did well with weight loss for a while. A series of fills and unfills caused severe shoulder pain, esophagitis, gastritis, and a hiatal hernia. I was miserable for such a long time. Went through a complete unfill in 2012 and regained all my weight. Converted to sleeve in October of 2015 after 14 years with the band and could not be happier. I have in these 4+ months lost what took me almost a year with the band and am more confident that I will reach the goal I never did with the band now that I have my sleeve. My hiatal hernia was repaired when I converted so my reflux and heartburn also resolved.

I had the band in 2011, revision in 2013, and converted to sleeve in 2015. I lost 85 pounds with the band, but gained back 35 of that (started close to 300) I have lost much more with the sleeve than I ever did with the band. Good luck with your journey.

Hi everyone,
I have had tremendous success with my Lab Band over the past 9 years. Lately, Over the past year or so I am experiencing esophageal issues, have developed a hiatal hernia, and the band is not working very well for me anymore. I am in the process of preparing for a conversion to the sleeve and I want to know if it is a smart decision. I used the band as a tool and have maintained over 100 lb weight loss through rigorous exercise and extreme reduction of calorie intake. I had a slip a few years ago and had the band replaced. After the replacement with the "newer" band I did not have as good results. The weight has started slowly coming back a few lbs at a time and I feel like it has been a struggle to maintain.
I had an issue where my esophagus stopped moving food and was working based on gravity so I had the band opened to let it rest. I very quickly gained another 10 lbs. This is so distressing as I know what can happen if I don't take action quickly. Everyone thinks you are "fixed" when you lose the weight. The truth is I don't believe we are ever "fixed . I have resolved to believe this will be a daily priority for the rest of my life.
I would love to hear feedback from folks who have converted. Good and Bad.
Thank you so much!
Alicia