Hi guys, I used to stalk this forum a lot when I was pre op. Due to insurance issues I was switched from the band to the sleeve just 2 weeks before surgery. I was ok with this as I knew there was a risk that if I had the band, I might end up with the sleeve eventually, due to complications.

I don't have any experience with the band, as I didn't end up getting it, and am not trying to swing people over to the sleeve. I am posting on here to let you know that if circumstances change, if complications occur, if you are one of the ones that the band just isn't working for, the sleeve is not that bad and you can still have great results.

I'm only posting this because the advice I got from here was invaluable when I was pre op and making my decision. I wanted to return the favour somehow.

The band is a great tool, and for some, a great first step. If you find yourself having to take the 2nd step of revision to the sleeve, you have not failed and you can still expect great success.

Good luck on your weight loss journey.

210lb

Scars - 2 mo. post op.bmp

125lb. Surgery was on 13 August 2012.

Hi guys, I used to stalk this forum a lot when I was pre op. Due to insurance issues I was switched from the band to the sleeve just 2 weeks before surgery. I was ok with this as I knew there was a risk that if I had the band, I might end up with the sleeve eventually, due to complications.

I don't have any experience with the band, as I didn't end up getting it, and am not trying to swing people over to the sleeve. I am posting on here to let you know that if circumstances change, if complications occur, if you are one of the ones that the band just isn't working for, the sleeve is not that bad and you can still have great results.

I'm only posting this because the advice I got from here was invaluable when I was pre op and making my decision. I wanted to return the favour somehow.

The band is a great tool, and for some, a great first step. If you find yourself having to take the 2nd step of revision to the sleeve, you have not failed and you can still expect great success.

Good luck on your weight loss journey.

210lb

125lb. Surgery was on 13 August 2012.

Thanks for the post... I wish you well.

great post and great success

but for anyone new reading this, if you get the band, you can have success also...whether its the sleeve, the ds, bypass , band or plication, you have to change what you eat, exercise if you can and get a great yes i can attitude...help the procedure and watch what happens.

great post and great success

but for anyone new reading this' date=' if you get the band, you can have success also...whether its the sleeve, the ds, bypass , band or plication, you have to change what you eat, exercise if you can and get a great yes i can attitude...help the procedure and watch what happens.[/quote']

That's exactly right. I agree entirely. And as I said, I'm not trying to change people's minds, just to let everybody out there that success can be achieved with any of these procedures. But if you happen to have difficulty with one procedure, there's always other options. For me, if I wasn't happy with the results, the ds would have been a good next step. Obviously I'm not considering that at the moment, but its good to have a fall back plan. Now that we have taken this first step, we never have to live obese again.

Deleted by poster... Rude and uncalled for!

Then go to the sleeve forum and post there.

I do. And actually, I think I'll head on back there. Good luck with your decision and your weight loss.

85lbs in 5 mos? Do you have hair on your head? Just curious. Your body had to go through some shock.

I had the lap band surgery, so far I have lost 55lbs in 5 weeks. I think it can depend on your body and also what you put in it for your weight loss results.

The band is working amazingly for me, but I also work very hard at it.

Congrats on your success!

85lbs in 5 mos? Do you have hair on your head? Just curious. Your body had to go through some shock.

Yep, I do, heaps of it. I have worked super hard at this and have had a personal trainer from week 4 post op. obviously now I'm only losing 1/2 to 1lb per week, but I'm not trying to lose more at the moment. It just proves that over eating was 100% my problem and that bariatric surgery (any type) was the right choice for me.

Then go to the sleeve forum and post there.

Do you have a problem with her posting here? If so, why?

Do you have a problem with her posting here? If so' date=' why?[/quote']

I was wondering the same thing? Post op all of our struggles/ lifestyle changes can be fairly similar. I come here, not because I have the lb ( although that was my initial choice of wls, I chose plication) but because there are so many wonderfully supportive people and ideas here. Some that have come from you chez... Who also has the plication. Wouldn't it be sad if they kicked chez and I out because we have the plication? Just a thought...

I was wondering the same thing? Post op all of our struggles/ lifestyle changes can be fairly similar. I come here, not because I have the lb ( although that was my initial choice of wls, I chose plication) but because there are so many wonderfully supportive people and ideas here. Some that have come from you chez... Who also has the plication. Wouldn't it be sad if they kicked chez and I out because we have the plication? Just a thought...

I, for one, appreciate more information, not less. I notice several posts by folks who've yet been banded which I think is great. They need all the info they can get.

Further, I knew nothing about sleeving but I'm inspired by the OPs story and results - gives me more ammo for friends/relatives who are interested.

Well done!!!

Hi guys, I used to stalk this forum a lot when I was pre op. Due to insurance issues I was switched from the band to the sleeve just 2 weeks before surgery. I was ok with this as I knew there was a risk that if I had the band, I might end up with the sleeve eventually, due to complications.

I don't have any experience with the band, as I didn't end up getting it, and am not trying to swing people over to the sleeve. I am posting on here to let you know that if circumstances change, if complications occur, if you are one of the ones that the band just isn't working for, the sleeve is not that bad and you can still have great results.

I'm only posting this because the advice I got from here was invaluable when I was pre op and making my decision. I wanted to return the favour somehow.

The band is a great tool, and for some, a great first step. If you find yourself having to take the 2nd step of revision to the sleeve, you have not failed and you can still expect great success.

Good luck on your weight loss journey.

210lb

125lb. Surgery was on 13 August 2012.

Thanks for the sweet and helpful post! That is amazing weight loss and you look great! No matter what WLS you got we all have the one thing in common and always nice to have something to fall back on in case things don't go as we would hope. Good luck to you! Wish ya the best!

Ty for sharing your journey, I appreciate reading everyone's story regardless if they had the band, bypass etc, in the end we all have one common goal.

You look absolutely amazing and well done on getting to goal. Keep posting I'm happy to read your posts.

Then go to the sleeve forum and post there.

Sorry chez but that response was uncalled for. If you don't like what she posted then don't read it, simple. This is a great site for all of us fatties to get info from and for all to post informative info.

Many of your replies to other threads have been helpful but this one not so.

Chez. How could you thank someone in one breath for their post and in the next be so negative. Everyone belongs here whether banded or not, we all need as much info as we can get.