Texas investigating the jump from LP to VS

[Texgirly 0]

Howdy all! I was banded 3/08, so this March will be 3 years. I have lost a total of 50 lbs and kept off 35 of that - the gain had more to do with having to stop running - completely unrelated.

I have an ultra sensitive band. In 3 years, I have never had more than 2cc in my band. And there has been drama finding that out. No hospitalizations, but one trip to the ER because what was we thought I had some sort of stomach flu and dehydrated, not realizing until I was pumped full of anti-nausea drugs that it was a band problem.

Yesterday (after no fills for almost a year now), I went to see my surgeon because I had to have some taken out after two weeks of only being able to eat liquid foods - smoothies, Soups, etc. For the first time, he talked about switching to either bypass or sleeve. Sleeve definitely has my interest to say the least. I think is more frustrated with my band (not me) than I am.

So, as I investigate, I may have a question from time to time. Looks like there are already plenty of topics to surf through to find what I am looking for.

See you guys around the boards!

Texgirly

I am Sparkpeople under the same name, and LapBandTalk as well, but not active.

[vicki s 146]

Howdy all! I was banded 3/08, so this March will be 3 years. I have lost a total of 50 lbs and kept off 35 of that - the gain had more to do with having to stop running - completely unrelated.

I have an ultra sensitive band. In 3 years, I have never had more than 2cc in my band. And there has been drama finding that out. No hospitalizations, but one trip to the ER because what was we thought I had some sort of stomach flu and dehydrated, not realizing until I was pumped full of anti-nausea drugs that it was a band problem.

Yesterday (after no fills for almost a year now), I went to see my surgeon because I had to have some taken out after two weeks of only being able to eat liquid foods - smoothies, Soups, etc. For the first time, he talked about switching to either bypass or sleeve. Sleeve definitely has my interest to say the least. I think is more frustrated with my band (not me) than I am.

So, as I investigate, I may have a question from time to time. Looks like there are already plenty of topics to surf through to find what I am looking for.

See you guys around the boards!

Texgirly

I am Sparkpeople under the same name, and LapBandTalk as well, but not active.

Good Luck Tex, I was banded in 6/08 and my doc approached me about switching to the sleeve also, i lost 104 lbs but then had a prolapse and gained 40 back even after the revision so last month on 11/1 I was converted to sleeve and have no regrets at all. i ve lost 12 lbs and i dont have that stuck feeling anymore, i can eat like a normal person now without all the drama of looking for the nearest bathroom at the restaurant. good luck on whatever you decided, and let us know, there is a wealth of information and support here, take advantage of it.....vicki:)

[Tiffykins 672]

Best wishes in your research. If you'd like, add me as a friend, and you can peruse my blog. I have tons of research links, articles, dietary guidelines, and my own story of band to sleeve revision in there.

The sleeve is truly the best decision I ever made. It's so much easier than the band, and really works like the band is advertised to work, but fails miserably on delivering.

[Becca 108]

Welcome Texas friend,

My revision from the band to VSG is in two weeks. This forum is so great for researching and getting advice. I would also suggest Youtube, as there are many happy VSGers on there with great advice. I am so happy to be kissing my band goodbye soon. Good luck with your new journey.

[Texgirly 0]

Thanks for the welcome. I made the call to my surgeon's office to start finding out what is and is not covered. I was blessed to have the band completely insurance covered. We will see what they think about revision. Thankfully, I have been a very good patient and all of my ups, downs, struggles, and success has been doctor documented. All in all, I have been a model patient. I will keep you guys posted. Thanks again for the feedback.