I had the lap band for two years and my doctor wanted to do the removal and replacement of the sleeve all at once. So, it was done all at once on July 15th. I must say that I have lost 15 lbs in 9 days which is simply marvelous, I just wish it was a bit easier to adjust my eating (drinking) my food, It is a huge difference from the two in terms of recuperating and eating styles. Im in for the long term changes here and I'm on the fence here... But no turning back now! Lol! I have to keep telling myself... it will all be worth it in the end

Good luck to you on your healing and transition. One day at a time, and yes it will all be worth it in the end!

Mich, thanks for rooting me on i just take it day by day and it does seem to be getting better

I was a failed band that eroded 2 yrs ago and it was removed....I'm finally taking the step to the sleeve...my doctor said It won't be a problem to be approved so I'm hoping to have surgery at the end of August....is it a lot different?

Best of luck to you!! I think once you get used to this you are going to love it!! You are going to great!!

I was a failed band that eroded 2 yrs ago and it was removed....I'm finally taking the step to the sleeve...my doctor said It won't be a problem to be approved so I'm hoping to have surgery at the end of August....is it a lot different?

The sleeve is soooo much more different! I had a couple of sad days but I'm over it now and been walking every day and feeling better day by day the sleeve is way more affective!

I had the band placed in 2010 I at my biggest was 389 I got pregnant 1 year after band was placed lost 120 pounds then gained 45. My band started to fail on me after I had her, went to an awesome Bariatric dr, and had the revision surgery. Was approved tru Medicaid very fast. I am a year post op and have lost 105 pounds and officially lost 200 pounds since 2010 whoooohooo!!! I am a changed person weigh 189 and feel amazing.. I am done on weight loss and my surgeon is working on my tummy tuck procedure next is my arm surgery. Due to 200 pound loss skin on arms is a must to remove, stomach is not bad but is recommend to be removed. I wear lots of dresses and love it . Transition is a tiny hard, but u will adjust quickly and love it I promise u can eat almost what u want just very tiny portions best decision in my life .. Good luck to you darling you can do it!