For those that regret their decision to be banded or are contemplating WLS and think that the sleeve is 'perfect" this is a brilliant thread that I think is well worth reading. It shows that people with sleeves have exactly the same issues that people with bands do.Some are ecstatically happy with their choice, some wish they had never done it. Some had serious complication etc.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/74528-would-you-have-weight-loss-surgery-again/page__st__120

So remember there is no perfect WLS. Each individual has to decide , in conjunction with their Dr, what they feel is right for them. It is very important to be aware of possible risks and complications. Whatever surgery you decide on , make sure you do it with your EYES WIDE OPEN.

Interesting that you don't understand the point of the post, I thought I explained myself quite clearly!

It shows that people with sleeves have exactly the same issues that people with bands do.Some are ecstatically happy with their choice, some wish they had never done it. Some had serious complication etc.

You have posted the summary info from the survey but it is far more interesting to read the entire thread. If you do this then you will discover that not everyone thinks the sleeve is the perfect solution as a number of unhappy bandsters would have us believe.

I do find it rather ironic that it is OK for you to post in this forum telling us how bad and how dangerous the band is and how soon it won't be used as a form of WLS anymore yet when someone posts a direct link to a sleeve forum that gives a range of opinions on the sleeve you can't see the point.

The whole point is balance and giving people as much information as possible so that they can make informed decisions.

OMG! I know this is an old post, but I know who this is, and she and a few others have destroyed the lap band board on OH with negativity and telling everyone that they will suffer horrible complications and saying the band should no longer be performed any longer.

Also they are telling newbies that the Sleeve and Bypass are much much safer than the lap band , and some of these poor souls believe it and end up getting their stomach removed (for nothing) and learn they have to work their tools just as hard and some EVEN HARDER, if they have a larger Sleeve and many get an unexpected surprise with the Sleeve...dumping syndrome and hypoglycemia, I almost revised to the Sleeve when I had a hiatal hernia last year, in my 7th year with my band, but THANK god I did not, many people with the Sleeve were keeping their "problems" a secret until a few friends told me the truth and I researched it to death.

What hypocrisy! I remember this same poster when she got her band, kept it way too tight and she had some other medical issues with her esophagus which contributed to her band problems, but yet she is so bitter and tell everyone else they will suffer the same fate.

This type of person gets NO support from me, I actually blocked her on OH, initially I felt sorry for her, gave her support, even she sent me a friend request, and I prayed for her through her troubles, then she turned on me, constantly bashing the band running newbies away posting studies of lap band failures, telling everyone to run away from the band, get the SLeeve, and telling everyone that they will have the same problems long term with their band.

I support anyone, even if they abuse their bands, keep it too tight, vomit, never follow up with aftercare whatever, that's THEIR prerogative how they use their band, but when they come and start to terrorize others and bash the band and tell others they will suffer the same fate with negativity, I draw the line with support. "The I failed, or had a complication and so will you approach don't work with me"

Uggg! Thank god for Lapbandtalk, where I can post and get support here in peace!

Thanks for your comments, Nana!

Thanks for your comments, Nana!

You are welcome!

Yes, there are complications with everything and a lot is mental. My daughter is a perfect example. She opted for the sleeve over the band. Her surgeon told her that the band had a high failure rate and that he only did the band on request.

Well 6 WLS after her surgery she had a two pound gain. Her problem? She was still eating like she did before and was eating slider foods like chips, cookies, etc. I told my daughter that getting the sleeve did not give her a free pass to eat whatever she wanted. I told her just like my band is a tool, her permanently reduced stomach was a tool as well. So now she has started on the right path but the mental hunger is there just like it is with the band. I'll keep my band thank you. Having 75% of my stomach removed scares me to no end but I'll never condemn anyone for what're WLS they choose. I just know that the band is working for me!

OMG! I know this is an old post, but I know who this is, and she and a few others have destroyed the lap band board on OH with negativity and telling everyone that they will suffer horrible complications and saying the band should no longer be performed any longer.

Also they are telling newbies that the Sleeve and Bypass are much much safer than the lap band , and some of these poor souls believe it and end up getting their stomach removed (for nothing) and learn they have to work their tools just as hard and some EVEN HARDER, if they have a larger Sleeve and many get an unexpected surprise with the Sleeve...dumping syndrome and hypoglycemia, I almost revised to the Sleeve when I had a hiatal hernia last year, in my 7th year with my band, but THANK god I did not, many people with the Sleeve were keeping their "problems" a secret until a few friends told me the truth and I researched it to death.

What hypocrisy! I remember this same poster when she got her band, kept it way too tight and she had some other medical issues with her esophagus which contributed to her band problems, but yet she is so bitter and tell everyone else they will suffer the same fate.

This type of person gets NO support from me, I actually blocked her on OH, initially I felt sorry for her, gave her support, even she sent me a friend request, and I prayed for her through her troubles, then she turned on me, constantly bashing the band running newbies away posting studies of lap band failures, telling everyone to run away from the band, get the SLeeve, and telling everyone that they will have the same problems long term with their band.

I support anyone, even if they abuse their bands, keep it too tight, vomit, never follow up with aftercare whatever, that's THEIR prerogative how they use their band, but when they come and start to terrorize others and bash the band and tell others they will suffer the same fate with negativity, I draw the line with support. "The I failed, or had a complication and so will you approach don't work with me"

Uggg! Thank god for Lapbandtalk, where I can post and get support here in peace!

Your correct this is an Old post so why Kick a person when their down? Why exactly are you here again? for support I think that Road works BOTH ways. Karma is a good thing ..

My feeling is that one year into my band that this was exactly the right procedure for me. I am an over eater I use food to control anxiety , fear, regret, hate, sadness ect I have had to learn new mechanisms to manage those feelings since being banded. The beauty of the band has been that as I have struggled with developing new coping mechanisms I have always had choice to stop, slow down or reverse. This could not have happened with any of the other operations. I'm not knocking anyone's choice but pointing out what I have gained from the lapband.