Hi, I had a band in 2007. I lost a lot of weight. I have gained most of it back now. A friend suggested I come here and look into the sleeve. After reading all the posts, I am finding that all the "odd" pains, feelings and twinges I have had since my band are normal. I get pains where the port is, it hurts sometimes, food gets stuck, I am hungry at night, etc. etc. etc. I thought it was just me!

My port is crooked and fills were AWFUL, it hit my saddle and my jeans at times, my gosh I had no idea that other people were going through the same things. I don't think I have ever admitted that there is daily "oddities" with the band. Thank you all for the posts! You have made my day today.

So I have looked into Dr. Aceves in Mexico where two pf my friends have gone for the sleeve. I am looking to find a less painful tool in my weight loss. I didn't know other were going through the same things

Hi Patti! Welcome! You are definately not alone. There are alot of us former bandsters on this site and most will say the sleeve has been the best thing we have ever done. I know I feel that way everyday. I am only about 7 weeks out of surgery and can tell you that I feel so much better then I ever did with my band. I still experience some discomfort when eating certain things but from my understanding, that will go away for the most part. I love the consistency with the sleeve compared to the inconsistency with the band. There is no wondering what I will be able to eat or not eat from day to day. No more getting stuck and throwing up all the time. I'm SO loving my sleeve! Good luck with your decision and if you have any questions, I will try my best to help.

Thank you so much! I have learned so much the last couple of days. I may be having my revision on June 13th. My gosh it is going so fast. I am excited to not have to deal with all the issues that my band has given me. Thanks again for the information

Hi Patti! Welcome! You are definately not alone. There are alot of us former bandsters on this site and most will say the sleeve has been the best thing we have ever done. I know I feel that way everyday. I am only about 7 weeks out of surgery and can tell you that I feel so much better then I ever did with my band. I still experience some discomfort when eating certain things but from my understanding, that will go away for the most part. I love the consistency with the sleeve compared to the inconsistency with the band. There is no wondering what I will be able to eat or not eat from day to day. No more getting stuck and throwing up all the time. I'm SO loving my sleeve! Good luck with your decision and if you have any questions, I will try my best to help.