After having my band for 3 years, I have finally decided after much research to visit with a physician about revising to the sleeve.

My band was great the first year and a half, helping me lose 100 pounds. But, I have basically been at a standstill since. And, I wanted so much to be at a much lighter place at this point out. So, I give thanks to my band getting me to this point, but now time to move on!

After reviewing physicians from San Antonio and the DFW area, I have chosen to meet with Dr. Kim. I know a few of you on here have used him. What can I expect? Are there specific questions that I need to ask that help you on your revision journey?? How long after meeting with him were you able to schedule surgery? Did you have to stay overnight in the hospital or was the procedure performed as outpatient? i was self pay with my band, and will more than likely be the same with the sleeve.

I am excited to move with my life and with less weight! I thoroughly believe that if the sleeve had been much more widely used 3 years ago, I definitely would have chosen that route instead of the band. I have visitied with my band physician about the "stall" in weight loss and have been told everyone hits a plateau. Yes, I do believe that, but not for 1 1/2 years. I can get a fill now and it provides "good" restriction for about a week, and then it's back to a minimal restriction. I was concerned about pouch dilation or slippage, but they assure me that all is find and my pouch is perfect!!

Thanks in advance for all your advice! I am so glad that I have found this board and people who are going through the same band issues as I have had!!! Thanks a million!!!!

Deb

i'm in the DFW area, but i didn't use Dr Kim. my doctor is Dr Castro. he did my band and my revision surgery.

ive heard good things about Dr Kim and i think i remember seeing some people on here with him as their doctor. hopefully one of his patients will chime in.

you may want to try obesityhelp.com too - he's got some patients on there as well.