AvalonNeeCee

I was extremely happy with my lapband results...until it slipped and had to be removed. I just think the person who wrote the post should read some of the lapband to sleeve stories and see the many many reasons why people had to switch. If they find that they still want the lapband that is up to them. My surgeon doesn't put in lap bands anymore because of the plethora of problems with them and the constantly having to do revisions. The statistics on lapbands are getting worse, not better. It may save them some money and aggravation, and time if they just go with a different procedure to begin with, as I wish I had done. My Dr. is among the best and by the best I mean he doesn't lose patients and is safe and cautious with his procedures. I selected my Dr because he has many years of experience, over 20 of those my friend worked for him and knows the statistics for him and for the different procedures. I choose the lap band at the time because I thought of it as not as invasive, easy to adjust (not) and not as permanent of a choice. Well now I am years down the road, had to have the band removed due to slip (as I was warned), lots of $$$ gone, and gaining fast while I wait to have my sleeve done. I spent hours researching the sleeve and I see both good and bad results, but mostly good. I suggested she go to that forum and read because there are many opinions about the band and the sleeve in addition to mine and I know that my surgery experience is not the only experience that someone should consider. Considering not just my Dr but many Dr's are no longer doing the lap band should also be a warning sign of things to come. Additionally the lap band is not permanent and even with the best success with it eventually it will have to be removed. It is costly to have fills after fill and takes a great deal of time to get it to the sweet spot...and then your body changes and you have to fill it up or down again. Many of us suffered vomiting, phlem balls, indigestion to the point you sleep sitting up, things getting stuck in the band, pain at the port site, etc etc. You may not want to even choose a doctor that still chooses to do lapbands after looking through the forum and doing research on the success and failure of the band. So that is why I responded as I did. It is important to do research on your procedure choice and look at both the success and failures of your option before you spend money and risk your body. The band was great when I was able to hit my sweet spot, but I threw up almost every day during that time and then discovered it had slipped which required removal of the band. It was my choice at the time, but now there is so much more information, so many more people have lapbands, and more statistics to show the issues with the band. I am sure she/he will make the best choice for their own situation if they do research. As far as finding a doctor do your research, check their statistics, talk to people that had surgery done by that Doctor, google the Dr. How long have they been doing each procedure that you are considering. Talk to people that had that procedure done and done by him/her. Talk to people that had different procedures done by the Dr you are considering. What are their statistics for losing patients (this is reality, not always Dr fault, but still don't you want to know?) How many times have they performed each procedure? What hospital is used? What is the cost to use that provider? Check the bariatricpal forums for the procedure you want, read both success and failures. Check the forums for having revisions from the surgeries you are considering in case it doesn't work out for you (lapband to sleeve revision forum). Choosing your Dr often times is a matter of what insurance you have and the providers that take that insurance. Advocate for yourself and research everything. And just to be clear I do not regret having the band. It was my choice at the time, but it didn't end as well as I had hoped. @@catfish87

My Dr doesn't do leak test. Said he had never had a leak. So I'm going to do everything he said to the t

Oi hate the wait but we will all be on the other side soon and encouraging each other. My date is July 14

I'm 5 ft

July 14

Don't waste your time with the lap band. My surgeon doesn't even do then anymore. Read the band to sleeve forum for many more opinions on the band. I had a band for several years...now having to do a revision to sleeve.

I still think and was told by My Dr that barfing with the sleeve excepting having the flu is really bad and needs to be avoided

Well it beats being asked when your baby is due. .when you are not pregnant

@missfranmurray @ladivaluz806 fran so proud of you. I am glad I only had to wait 2 months for my surgery coming july 14 as i have already gained 20 lbs after lap band loosened and 20 pounds after removed in May. I can't believe how fast weight has returned. But glad to hear most lose quickly during pre surgery diet and sleeve surgery. ladivaluz806 how long ago was your sleeve?

I never thought about having to stay the night. I am going to ask tomorrow.

I think it is the nutritionist

Throwing up not good with sleeve

Just plan on being a big food waster from now on!

Scares me that this can happen. Maybe if you bring your own small plate and always put just what is the proper portion on it and that is it. Wasting food was one of the hardest things I have learned when I had my lapband. But in the end would you rather waste it or have a bigger waist? Just throw it out, give it to the dog, portion it and fridge for future meal. Do something with your time right after you eat so you are away from the table and not focusing on food. Even in a restaurant get up and leave if you are done as sitting there with family and friends will allow you to snack and focus on the food. We are doing this because we need to and they will understand. One girl I like to look at her posts on youtube says she eats before she goes to dinner at restaurant or friends houses and then just says oh I already ate and does not eat at all at restaurant or party. Also she said she wears her tight walmart panties that have tummy control fabric, like tight underwear, so that she feels full faster when with family or friends in situations with food. Don't worry about what already happened, just get back on track for now on.

Awesome. I start the 2 week diet on July 1st and I have a pre surgery class on July 8th

food funeral...aka reason to eat everything and anything i want.

We are getting there

Hi... I am struggling emotionally and amazed at just how fast weight has gone up since my band was removed on May 8th. Almost nothing fits me and I had to go buy some fat pants. My weight is up about 20 lbs already and I still have 6 weeks until my sleeve surgery, so 4 till my pre surgery diet starts. So unhappy and feeling ugly and blue.

Well if I could do this on my own i wouldn't need the surgeries. I have a problem that I can't correct on my own

Yeah. So happy you got approved

I've been do food Funeral every chance I get. I live on an island with no fast food so every time I go to the mainland I shamefully hit several fast food places trying to get on all my favorites. ..but so upset none of my skinny clothes fit. Had to buy 2 pairs of fat pants to have clothes for work. Can't wait for July 14.

Brian1360 I'll be praying for your success

Trying to not gain 100 lbs..not even kidding. This time between sucks

I do like reading the gastric support page questions on fb but not posting right now on mine until after surgery

I'm trying to do pre op diet a couple of days a week. I have not done one perfect day yet but in my mind I know I don't have to. I'm my own worst enemy. I do feel better on those days though. BTW my surgery is not till July 14 and actual pre op starts I think July 1