I had my band surgery in 2007 and now after a long history of problems, lack of weighloss and not being able to be filled without problems. I am heading for the revision part. I am Ok with the procedure but I was told to study both the Gastric Sleeve and the RYGBP options and I have. I have read many different articles on both procedures and all the complications what the long range goals are everything from soup to nuts as it goes. I don't know ehich road I want to take. Both procedures are execellent choices. But the sleeve might not be what i need after all and then it would be followed up with the RYGBP. The sleeve is reccommended for lap band patients and well so is the RY. If someone was in my shoes which would you chose. I have made up my mind but I was just hoping from a response to this topic.

I have thought about an eventual revision after I get to my goal with the band (I'm not having complications with my band, but the thought of having a foreign object in me forever makes me nervous...plus I really dislike getting adjustments). I won't do it until I get to goal (unless there is some problem before then). I would probably revise to sleeve (or plication once there is more research on it). I don't like the idea of malabsorption and I'm also not sure how that would work with getting pregnant (would you be able to absorb enough nutrients for both you and a baby? not sure...). Dumping syndrome doesn't sound that fun to me. If I had to do it tomorrow, I'd probably go with the sleeve.

I have to see a surgeon about revision surgery next week. I am not interested in it unless I can get the FOBI POUCH "look that one up, and watch the difference on you tube.

Otherwise I'm hoping they offer the sleeve. It does what the band said it was suppose to do.

I'm not into Dumping and not getting your medication in if you need it, "AND YOU WILL" does not make me happy. Also I asked my surgeon about longevity 5 years ago when I chose the band. He just chuckled and said it's to new to tell. Every one that I new except for 2 people are dead ! Please take that into consideration. Also like he told me there's no going back. Long as he gets paid, it doesn't matter to him. People are in line to have surgery. I hope this helps some, But google Lap Band failures or mistakes, and see what comes up. Believe me we are not alone. They make it look like it's are fault, and it's not. The stuff is defective.

Good Luck, I hope I hear what your choice is.

Shirley.

I have to see a surgeon about revision surgery next week. I am not interested in it unless I can get the FOBI POUCH "look that one up, and watch the difference on you tube.

Otherwise I'm hoping they offer the sleeve. It does what the band said it was suppose to do.

I'm not into Dumping and not getting your medication in if you need it, "AND YOU WILL" does not make me happy. Also I asked my surgeon about longevity 5 years ago when I chose the band. He just chuckled and said it's to new to tell. Every one that I new except for 2 people are dead ! Please take that into consideration. Also like he told me there's no going back. Long as he gets paid, it doesn't matter to him. People are in line to have surgery. I hope this helps some, But google Lap Band failures or mistakes, and see what comes up. Believe me we are not alone. They make it look like it's are fault, and it's not. The stuff is defective.

Good Luck, I hope I hear what your choice is.

Shirley.

I seen my Dr. last week and we discussed the two revisions that he oes and one is the sleeve and the other is the by pass. even though the sleeve has ben around for a few years now he stated the sme thing about the end results. He said that the bypass is top of the line and can last from 10-20 years post op, then the sleeve might give you about 5 years post op and then the band is at the bottom of the list and that gives you 3-5 years before it might have to be revised. There is no looking back after the sleeve has been done for there is noting left to reattach if needed. The Bypass can be rerouted as I call it and maybe not like it was before but something can be done. I have had my band just under 4 years now. I ahve not lost weight with it in a few years however my beginning weightloss took me down 99 lbs and now I ahve gained back 20. I can't have any more fills even though I am at about 5 1/4 due to vomiting, severe restriction and tightening of the band, I have reflux and my esophagus dialited several times. I ahve had more UGI's than you can imagine. I am hungry all the time and it is hard eating as if your band is nioce and snug when in fact it is not. I requested a revison to GBY and will find out soon from my Insurance provider if it will be approved or not. I have BC/BS Federal health plan and they cover both of these but I still ahve to wait and it is hard waiting when you see pounds flashing before your eyes.