I recently converted from the lapband to VSG as of Oct 1st 2013. I had the lapband for 2 yrs with little weightloss progress and severe acid reflux. I knew I had to do something different. I couldn't decide for several months during my pre-op visits if I wanted the VSG or the gastric bypass. I was afraid the VSG was going to eventually be similar to the lapband and I didn't want to go through a bad experience again. I researched and researched on both procedures and finally decided with the help of my surgeon that VSG was the best procedure for me. I am not a diabetic or have any major health problems. I am excited about my new journey with the VSG. It has only been 2 weeks and I feel I am already showing progress. I really am not hungry at all but making sure I get in my protein and walking everyday. I hope and pray I made the right decision with having this procedure verses the bypass. I appreciate any input on your experience and what your progress has been. Thanks

Welcome to the journey!

I am glad you are doing well. No reflux issues?

I had a lap band from 2010-2011. I was terribly sick from it with reflux, vomiting, crazy seasonal allergies, it slipped, surgeon went in to reposition it and it had to be removed because my stomachs blood flow was insufficent from the band. I had lost 60# with the band and then gained back 60# after the band was removed. I am researching the sleeve extensively. I really want to do it but am a bit hesitant because things were so awful with the band. I will see the surgeon on Thursday, I attended the seminar last week.

Keep up the good work!

Joan