Pinkgirl1234

Are you constantly throwing up and sliming because of issues with the band, or is it because you really have bulimia ? Just curious, because if its really bulima, you might want to address that issue with a psychological Dr. who specializes in eating disorders before you move to the sleeve. If its the band itself, then maybe the sleeve would be better for you. As the saying goes, " they operated on my stomach, not my head ." Good luck !

I've been researching for a little big time on this and have 3 surgeons go through the pro/cons of each.
The sleeve- you tend to lose slower & less overall as a norm. It's a 50/50 shot with a plateau/ wall that many experience and I've read on here. There are a lot of pros and until last week it was my number 1 choice.
I've been digging deeper & deeper ( and I love to research) and although bypass seems more invasive in the long run its not. You do lose more and faster as the norm! I've had to honestly sit and look at the statistics carefully and weigh each. I've read so much I know I'm informed well to make my own choice but I'd talk to others doctors to get another opinion

The enzyme grehlin is also removed with the sleeve. I had diabetes, HBP and high cholesterol. My surgeon listened to my opinions on why I wanted the sleeve and agreed that it was the best option for me. I came off my blood sugar meds the day of surgery and my other meds have been cut in half so far.
As I understand it the weight loss is a bit slower with the sleeve compared to the bypass but we all end up at goal if we stick to the plan. Do what is right for you, this is a major surgery and you should be happy with it because it is your life and you will have to live with it forever.
Good luck in whatever you decide!

I was banded in 2004.At that time it was band or bypass.I chose the Band.I am and have been miserable for years.I have completed me to terms with the fact that the band never really worked for me.I was initially 269 and got down to 219.never saw those incredible results.I have struggled with port site bain,bloating,port pain,aches and sliming and vomiting up.I have a "Barf" bag that I have on hand.I am always hungry,acid reflux is off the hook!I am a bulimic because I never know when I can keep it down.Had my gallbladder out 5 years ago.I am going to the doctor to see about a gastric sleeve revision.I am miserable and in pain.

I've been following another post that was posted by Butterfly23 in the General Gastric Sleeve Discussion titled "Benefits of losing weight slower than expected" where Butterfly23 makes some excellent points to why losing weight slowly is a benefit. These are the points that Butterfly23 posted and have given me a new appreciation. I hope she doesn't mind that I quoted her points in this post. Thank you Butterfly23 for posting these points. (see below)
This is the list that Butterfly23 has posted on her post on the benefits of losing slowly:
More time to develop healthy eating habits before maintenance Skin has more time to catch up (more time to lotion!) Shifting focus to NSVs like sitting in booths and chairs with arms Less chance of gallstones Opportunity to practice loving kindness towards myself and being grateful for any positive change Chance to manage expectations – if it wasn’t for WLS, I’d be thrilled with my loss, so why not be thrilled now? Practice focusing on my own wins and not comparing self to others Not having to explain to others since loss isn’t dramatic (yet) Chance to trust the process and not focus on the end (self-care, water/protein/low-carb/active) Redefine success as how I feel, not numbers on scale Understanding this is not a diet, this is my lifestyle now, so what is the rush? My favorite is not having to explain to others since loss isn't dramatic (yet) With lapband I lost weight very quickly and people at work were concerned about me thinking that I was ill or maybe dying. I'll never forget one division called me into their area and so very carefully asked if I was sick and if I was OK. WOW! jake

I was converted from band to sleeve on 6/29/15...and it has been the best decision. I have lost 14 lbs in two weeks. I posed this question to my surgeon...snd he said that if your surgeon does the procedure correctly; by removing all s AR tissue around esophagus, etc....it's essentially like starting over as if the sleeve is the original procedure...so your surgeon needs to take his/her time...get scar tissue out and make a good cut/incision and make sure they get that tight "banana" shape sleeve. This was direct quotes from my surgeon. Hope this helps. I'm glad I made this decision! Hope this helps!

ladivaluz806,
Congratulations on your 30-lb weight loss and your smaller size! Revisions can lose weight more slowly than first-timers, but you are doing great, whether or not you feel like you are losing weight more slowly than non-revision patients. You’re on track to hit your goal within well under a year, and that’s something very few patients can do! It sounds like you have a good attitude about this. Savor the process and be proud of yourself, and take notes of what works so well for you so you can refer to your notes once you hit maintenance!

EWWW Anytime I get up from the table my 6 year old son says "Are you going to throw up?". I'm so done with that part of my life.

Like I said I am only guessing. I know there has been some talk on metabolism on other sites, but, I'm not sure how that works. The reason I posted that was because Judy's band removal has been 3 years ago and she gained all her weight back and then some. I will research this tomorrow and see what I find. I know that there has been some talk on a Facebook support group about this. I'll look it up and then I'll know what to google. jake

I think it is slower.. I am 2 months and one week post op and ive lost 30 since I began the WLS process so since surgery ive lost 25 real pounds. I trust what is happening I do think my stomach can fit more food than it should. So i have to keep low carb things on hand to deal with that. It is dishearting yes, but its the nature of this beast. Got to keep pushing forward as hard as that is at times. I will keep the good attitude up.

Has anyone used Dr. Lee Au in Beverly Hills? I have a consultation with him this week to have my band removed and get sleeved. I was banded in April of 2012. Just having to keep taking Fluid out because I can't swallow anything not even Water. I am slowly gaining weight. Would love to know how this doctor is if anyone can help.

I think the hormone is also suppressed with the sleeve as well.

I have been going through the same thing. Luckily I will be having revision surgery on the 17th and switched to RNY.

Early last June 2014 I weighed 235 pounds. I was sleeved in mid-August, reached my weight goal (150 pounds) in April 2015, and have maintained below that (at 143-145 pounds) since then.
The sleeve alone doesn't fix our weight and health problems. However, if you learn to eat nutritiously, exercise and move more, and address any emotional and disordered eating issues you have, you can change your life!
I cannot believe the life I now have, compared to what my life was like a year and a half ago. It's night and day.
Best to you.

I think the hormone is also suppressed with the sleeve as well.

Hi everyone. I don't post to often but read fairly often in the band board. I'm so drained. For weeks I haven't felt right. I was banded in Nov 2013. PreOp I was 305, Day of surgery I was 287, and today I'm at 218. I'm quite happy with my progress. I've learned to use my tool. I work out and get about 1500 calories in a day, usually. But the past month has been a struggle to just get in 600 calories. It's like everything I eat makes me sick. Then I caught my son's stomach bug 2 weeks ago and that did me in. I vomited too many times to count in 24 hours and that was with anti-nausea medicine. Once I recovered from that I developed horribbbbbble acid reflux. I wake up nightly by chocking on my own reflux. I barely sleep now. So I went to my dr Monday and he took out all the Fluid in my band. Which wasn't much. A little over 3cc's. He sent me for a barium swallow and that test showed my band has "slipped" and now I have maybe 10% of what I take in, reaching my stomach. So there's a severe blockage. I go back Friday and he told me that I have a decision to make. 1 - remove the band and replace with nothing. 2 - redo the band. 3 - get the sleeve. I'm completely freaked out. They want this surgery done next week. I guess a positive is at least i won't be fretting over a pre-op diet. I'm so upset about the band. I don't want to go through this again if it slips again. I'm considering the sleeve but am scared of making the wrong decision. Thoughts? Advice?
Jamie

Hi Everybody!
My name is Rebecca and I am almost 29, married, and from NJ. I have about 70-80lbs to lose....I just got my band removed yesterday. I had it for a year and it gave me nothing but trouble...not being able to keep solids down, throwing up 2-3 times a day, only losing 15 lbs, etc. I am set to get the sleeve in September. I have to do a medically supervised diet for 3 months so my insurance will cover everything. I have already got clearances from a psychologist and a therapist so I've started taking the necessary steps for preparing for my revision in September. I am nervous about spending the next couple of months dieting since I will have no "aid" to help me and I was always a binge eater. I also know I will really need to incorporate exercise into my normal routine. I am a big fan of yoga and meditation and try to go at least 1-2X a week to the local studio. I would LOVE some friends or a buddy/mentor to talk to as I continue this journey. If anyone wants to talk, feel free to message me or email me at rebeccaabrooks86@hotmail.com

I have a band and I am seeing Dr Goldstein about a revision to a sleeve.I am afraid of a bypass.I find it interesting that your doctor recommended a bypass.I have had PCOS for years.The band is a complete failure."Bypass??
Didn't Carnie Wilson have the bypass?

I can't take it anymore....I have had this band since 2004.I have just about gained all the weight back and I am a secret bulimic because I am constantly throwing up and sliming.i want a revision to the sleeve.I don't want another needle in me...my port is always sore.I feel disgusting.I am seeing Dr Adam Goldstein in a week.