I have had my lap band in for 2 years. After a second slip, that has not fixed itself, I am considering a revision to the sleeve. In the two years I have had the band in, I have only lost 40 lbs. I deal with heartburn, chest tightness, and all the other symptoms others have mentioned. I've met with my doctor and he thinks that a revision is the best option. I was wondering if there was anyone out there who regrets changing to the sleeve? No matter what I do, I know I want/need the band out. I am just worried that because I didn't have much success with the band, that the sleeve wont work either.

I wish I would have done it years ago!!! I love it!!

not 1 regret

the only regret I have is not doing it sooner....

No regrets. and I agree with others I wished I'd done this sooner. My family member is struggling with borderline high blood pressure but, mine has improved from 170/100 to 109/72 or lower since my sleeve and I love it. I only pray for my family member and I have inspired them to eat better and exercise.

I was banded in 2001 and revised to a banded plication in 2011. I wish I would've revised to a sleeve then. I had considered it but don't think I was quite ready. So like others - I wish I would've done it sooner. I'm about 2 1/2 weeks post op and feel great!

i was banded back in 2006 and had a slip, the doctor removed that band and replaced it with another but warning me that usually 1 slip can mean that the next band would slip as well. about a year later that band slipped leaving me no choice but to have it removed. he offered me the sleeve back then which was 2009 but i said no way. i was at a decent weight having lost 70 lbs and just wanted the band out. the dr thought id be able to manage my weightless too. anyway, here i am today with all the weight back on and deciding if i should go ahead and get sleeved. ive been considering it for well over a year. im terrified because of my past experiences, im afraid something down the road will go wrong with the sleeve and its not fixable. i want it so bad though, i need that once of hope that the band gave me. i struggle with this every day.

I had the band removed almost 3 weeks ago, and I went with the sleeve. In three years with the with the band I only lost 40lbs., and most of it was before the surgery. Today only two weeks post-op I have lost 32lbs. I know that I have a long way to go and can not wait to get off liquids, but so far it is worth it to me.

It was one of the best things I have ever done and it has given my life back to me. I wish I had done it sooner.

Don't regret it at all! Nine weeks out.