My surgeon and dietitian suggested I look into the sleeve instead of the band. I love the idea of the band but now they are making me rethink it. I have about 150lbs to lose to get down to a normal weight for me. They said that much weight rarely happens with the band.

I have 150 to lose as well, and my surgeon had no issue doing the band.

My logic is, I'd rather start with a reversible procedure with the band. If the band doesn't work, then I'd consider having more than half my stomach cut away for the sleeve.

Just FYI, there are many people who've lost 100, even over 200 pounds with the band.

I've already lost 94 pounds in just under 5 months and I love my band. You can lose the weight you need to with the band, you just have to be committed to working for it.

Hello,

I also have to lose about 150lbs., but my surgeon wouldn't even consider anything but the band for me. I guess every surgeon has their own ideas of what will be best, but ultimately it is YOUR decision. To make my decision I made a list of the pros and cons of both types of surgery. This may help you out. You will do well in what ever you choose. Good Luck!!!

Bel

I'm having the lap band with gastric plication you might want to check into that

Bel i would question your surgeons ability if he doesnt know many banders that can lose a lot of weight .. successful surgeons have successful patients ...

but Randella makes a good suggestion ... the different sort of WLS should be more about your ability to cope with the different methods etc as most WLS weight loss seems to even out after 5 yrs post op from the stats i have read ..

I admit i am my bandster hospital's biggest loser but theres plenty of other bandsters who have lost all the weight they needed