Hello, I had the Lap Band procedure in 2006. After 3 years of vomiting EVERYDAY at every meal I decided to have it removed. I would sometimes go a week without being able to eat or drink and would end up at the hospital due to dehydration. The Lap Band was the worst decision I ever made. So here I am thinking of the gastric sleeve procedure. I am afraid that I will have the same complications as I did before. My wife is very concerned because with the Lap Band she was always nervous that something horrible would result due to me always throwing up. If we went out to eat, it was embarrasing because I would have to go to the bathroom to vomit 2-3 times. Can anyone tell me what to expect and if they have had the VGS after Lap Band failure.

Respectfully,

Robert

Hi Robert... there is a section on this forum specifically for LapBand to Sleeve revisons. I highly encourage you to look into that forum!

I had tremendous problems with my Band and after a full slip had emergency surgery to remove it. I waited a year (and gained 40 pound) and then had the sleeve surgery. I was scared to death, to be honest with you. But I am now almost 8 weeks out and have had NO complications. I haven't vomited ONCE!!! NO reflux, just minor in the beginning! The recovery was much more involved but this is a much more normal way of life. I eat small portions and get full quickly. I don't have to feel that HORRID pain of food getting stuck. No one can understand that pain unless they have lived through it!!

I had a LOT of therapy in the year between procedures and I do not regret my decision. Any by the WAY...I have lost the 40 pounds I have gained back already!!! (only 7 1/2 weeks).

Do your research and find the BEST doctor in your area. I did and it made all the difference!!!