I was banded 12-06. I did great with the band. Weight loss was rather slow, but eventually, I got to where I was happy with my weight. Then everything changed. I started throwing up in my sleep. I had another banded person tell me to just keep a bucket next to the bed and sleep sitting up. I thought that was crazy! I asked my dr. for a test and it showed I was too tight, even though I hadn't had a fill for a year.

I don't know why the band tightened up when it's supposed to losen after you lose the fat around your stomach. I had half my fill removed

and gained 15 lbs rather quickly.

I decided to revise to a sleeve so that I never had to worry about fills.

I had my revision with basically no pain and went back to work in less than a week. I had surgery on Wed. and went back the following tues.

I could have easily gone back on Mon. but decided to take that day off

just for the heck of it to get some stuff done that I needed to do that

had to be done during working hours.

That's all there was to it. I followed the post op diet and it's a few days

over a month since I had surgery. I am never hungry and I never even think about food. It's GREAT!:thumbup:

Wow, I hope mine is that smooth. Thanks for sharing!

You had a great post-op course and recovered fast!

Yes, I am lucky that recovery was a breeze. I do have problems with milk products. If I take lactaid, it's a big help. I've heard it's common with sleeved people.

I did have one issue when I ate what I thought was a little bit, but turned out to be too much. I was in pain for a long time and it felt like my stomach was about to burst. I learned my lesson now. I really couldn't tell I was too full at the table, but as soon as I stood up, I knew I was in trouble.

I've been eating those little cups of chicken salad that come in a can. I use that for measuring. I can now tell when looking at food if it would fit in that can or not. I am not going to wait for that full feeling, but instead, just stop eating after that size portion and that has been a big help.

Glad to be rid of the band and glad to have the sleeve!