I was banded with plication in August 2012. I have had two fills so far. I have not lost any weight since November. I follow my diet, exercise etc. Now I am having pain in my stomach and left side around to my back. It gets worse when I eat. I went throught Dr. Wilkenfeld in Conroe and am finding out that he doesn't really care about you after your surgery. Is it too soon to consider another surgeon and possibly a revision to sleeve? Will another surgeon even see me? I wish I knew what I know now about him before using him and having the lapband. He talked me out of the sleeve and I wish I had just changed doctor's then.

At Kaiser's bariatric program, we are advised against the LapBand and told it has ill effects and a poor success rate. We were given the info that only 2% of people opt for it and that too its not advised by doctors. I heard that they may even stop it here.

Not to worry you, but it's good for you to do research and get correct information. Might be worth getting a second opinion and looking into what your options are.

Get another opinion and it's not to early to consider an alternative WLS. Don't wait until you have major issues like I did. Check my profile story out. If you are having issues and wait to long you won't be able to go directly from band to sleeve. I had to wait 18 months because my symptoms were ignored and did major damage and nearly cost me my life.

Yes! See another surgeon now! Find the best in your area and find out if its too late to revise! I hate my band and can't wait to be sleeved.