How many switched doctors after deciding to change from band to sleeve? I'm convinced the band failed me but, in some ways I feel resentment toward my doctor too. I think they should have warned me the about the possiblity of vomiting daily and possiblity multiple times a day. I knew vomiting was a possibility but not to this extent. He also told me with the band, I could eat everything only much smaller amounts. Thre are LOTS of foods I can't eat at all because I'll start to vomit. I know he's highly experienced but, he's definitely in it for the money. At least I'm familiar with him and his office is convinient to my home.

hi carbgrl

If i went to a dentist telling him that i had this problem, he fixed it, only for you to have to go back to a dentist to have it fixed again.

i don't think i would go to the same dentist/surgeon, how 'bout you?

kathy

ps. i posted this in error wtloss rate same for band to sleeve - ooops

I gotta agree with Kathy on this one. I doubt I would use the same surgeon for the band to sleeve revision unless I thought he was a stellar surgeon. I'd be worried that he wouldn't tell me the full story about any slippage or erosion from the band.

Is your doc at a center of excellence? Does he have rave reviews from VSG patients? Are you comfortable letting him dig around in your gut a second time?

Good luck!

He is at a center of excellence. I do think he's a good surgeon but, not the best bedside manner. Good point about possibility of not getting the full story re: any slippage or erosion. I'm going to check out some other doctors in the area.

I wouldn't let my Lap-band surgeon trim my toe-nails.

I wouldn't let my Lap-band surgeon trim my toe-nails.

LOL

Hi Everyone:

I just saw my surgeon today regarding a revision from the band to the sleeve. I've had no issues with my band whatsoever, except that my weight loss has been extremely slow, only 28 lbs in one year! Not that I want those pounds back, but I expected better results after undergoing WLS! I've stuck to a diet, exercised and have been weighed by a nutritionist once every two-three weeks for a year!

Interestingly, my surgeon did not hesitate for a second, and immediately brought me the consent forms for the revision! He also immediately arranged my endoscopy on the spot!

I'll see him again once that is completed, and then on to the next step.

So, yes, I would definitely use the same surgeon, he understands the issues involved and wants to see his patients succeed.

I'm glad he was so helpful.

Cheers...

Mary

I'm not using the same surgeon for my sleeve revision. I'm like you, sort of angry at my band doctor....felt like I was a little mis-lead. I can't wait to get my band removed!

Yeah, I think he was thinking cha-ching. Almost a guaranted repeat customer!!