chris73

I think the sleeve is far superior to the band. I was have major issues with the band and aspirating at night.

I lost a lot of weight but have gained some back due to injuries and not focusing on my diet.

i easily drop the weight once committed and am eating right again. I fluctuate up and down about 20lbs.

The band for me was the worst thing, and did more harm than good.

i do have some reflux issues that I control naturally (ACV).

For me I couldn’t get the band out fast enough. My kaiser doctors hate them and take them out regularly.

You will lose more with a sleeve but still need to work at it. The only way to get near guarantee is bypass. You will still have to be careful there but the side affects for bypass we’re not worth it for me.

i am completely healthy with the sleeve other than a few extra pounds. This issue with the band is the body really doesn’t want it in there and fights it.

I think the sleeve is far superior to the band. I was have major issues with the band and aspirating at night.

I lost a lot of weight but have gained some back due to injuries and not focusing on my diet.

i easily drop the weight once committed and am eating right again. I fluctuate up and down about 20lbs.

The band for me was the worst thing, and did more harm than good.

i do have some reflux issues that I control naturally (ACV).

Glad your on the mend.
I opted to convert to a sleeve. To ME the band has not lived up to its promises.

I agree! So glad to be healthy again and like the guy I see in the mirror.

Not even a little.
I had the lo band and it was killing me (literally)
I have lost 31lbs in about a 6 weeks.
The first week is a bit uncomfortable, bowels are out of wack.
Now it's just how life is, I eat less. I can't eat everything, some I don't like anymore.
It's normal anxiety.
You will be happy, healthier and live longer !

I agree! So glad to be healthy again and like the guy I see in the mirror.

I agree! So glad to be healthy again and like the guy I see in the mirror.

My only regret was not doing it sooner. I missed out on 10 years of a better life. I am a different, happier guy now.

They lasted about a week.
I'm all good now, down about 25lbs.
I think the teeth thing was the anasthesia

Oh! And wearing cool clothes! Not just the big guy shit that's plaid or shaped like a tent!

Have my gun fit in my pants without digging into my side

I was scared right up to waking up yesterday morning - after surgery.
My thought was die early or get the weight off.
After it's just about healing and starting a new life!
Good luck!

@ sandi in fl
I thought you weren't suppose to fly do to risk of embolism

@ sandi in fl
Do people then drive and fly all the way home ?
I don't think I could hang

Glad your on the mend.
I opted to convert to a sleeve. To ME the band has not lived up to its promises.

Remember friends, we must change what's between our ears before we can change our bodies.
We all got big because of our ability to ignore our common sense

Remember friends, we must change what's between our ears before we can change our bodies.
We all got big because of our ability to ignore our common sense

I got off very lucky I'm just a revision and lost about half my weight.
I just have to go liquid day before.
I had to with my first surgery, it was excruciating first couple days then now was good.
I usually get anastesia issues so that is my biggest fear.

Just thought it was obvious ?
You are so passive aggressive.

@@2muchfun, why are you being so aggressive and rude to the new person that joins the conversation.
I do believe the topic if the thread is "why did you convert from lap band to sleeve?"
Not let's see how much we can carry the flag for allergen.
What is your deal man ?!
You bash anyone who jumps into the conversation. A conversation you have no business in as it is not about which is better but why you Switched.
Band support threads exist, go there and carry your flag, but please stop.

Good luck to you all! I have about 3 weeks, I obsess, read, and watch YouTube way too much.
Ready to get r done.

@@2muchfun, why are you being so aggressive and rude to the new person that joins the conversation.
I do believe the topic if the thread is "why did you convert from lap band to sleeve?"
Not let's see how much we can carry the flag for allergen.
What is your deal man ?!
You bash anyone who jumps into the conversation. A conversation you have no business in as it is not about which is better but why you Switched.
Band support threads exist, go there and carry your flag, but please stop.

So back to the topic..... Why did you choose to revise to sleeve ?
Have a nice evening everyone.