Hi everyone! So I'm 25 and had the lap band in Feb 2011. Had the worse time with it. DONT GET THE BAND!! It's not worth it. Dr put in auth tuesday for the revision surgury. Hope to find out soon when I'll be getting my surgury. So happy and excited.

that's why I changed my mind from the band to the sleeve....once I made that decision the apprehension and anxiety I was feeling about the band - just disappeared. Now for surgery and to make my excess weight disappear as well!!

congrats to getting your revision surgery! glad your insurance covered it.

Congrats! I know several people with the band and only one who's been really successful with it. Another one has constant problems and hasn't really lost anything. I'd bet my first born child she'll switch to sleeve by this time next year.

I can't wait!! I hated the band. Throwing up everytime i ate was not what i expected. I guess my band slipped up instead of down so i was filled to the max and still no help from it. I really hope the sleeve will help me so i can continue my journey in the right path.

I can't wait!! I hated the band. Throwing up everytime i ate was not what i expected. I guess my band slipped up instead of down so i was filled to the max and still no help from it. I really hope the sleeve will help me so i can continue my journey in the right path.

I completely agree. The band is HORRIBLE. Well is for me atleast and sounds like for you too. I had a extra "pouch" they called it above my band so like a second stomach, I had no restriction at all...then it got worse I developed a hiatal hernia from it. WORST PAIN EVER! lol. Sooo happy I am switching to the sleeve. Just waiting for my date!

I have the band & hate it..I'm finally getting sleeved October 31st 2012