Hi everyone...I am a new member, just joined today. I have really enjoyed reading all of the posts and learning so much from all of you. I am scheduled to have my band removed and the sleeve done on 8/9/11. Currently on my pre-op diet and it is going okay. I try to stay away from the kitchen so I don't have to look at food. I am just worried about the sleeve not being successful for me. I have been banded for 4 years and only lost about 10 lbs. I still get sick alot, especially when eating meats, so I decided it had to go....I am hoping to have better results with the sleeve. But I am scared because it is a restrictive procedure like the band, and that absolutely did not work for me. Anyone else out there who converted from the band to the sleeve due to poor weight loss?

Welcome to the forums. There are a lot of people on here who have revised from the band to the sleeve and have had success. There's actually a separate board for those that have that type of surgery. On the main page, scroll down and you'll see it.

You'll have success with the sleeve. Just follow what your surgeon and dietician tell you, and you will be successful!

Welcome!! Make sure to come visit the August 2011 forum - you can get there by clicking the August All-Stars in my signature! I will add you to the calender - there are several on the 9th! I'm just a day before you!

Exiciting to see how close you are to surgery date. Think you will find more answers to your band to sleeve questions on a specific forumon VST just for people like you. Here is a link. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/13-band-to-sleeve-revisions/

Hope this helps you be successful on your journey to the new you!