I was banded in 2009 went from 224lbs down to 167lbs. I started having complications with the band in Jan,2012 my body was rejecting the fills, in and out of the hospital, ect.... I am now back up to 200lbs and was approved for revision from Band to Sleeve. My Surgery date is 11/27/13. I'm so happy but nervous! I just need some encouragement from people that went through the same situation as me and had success with it? The past couple years with the band has been a nightmare for me!!!

YAY for you!! I had my revision 5/20/13. THE best decision I could have made after 6 yrs w/the band (4 of those yrs. dealing with complications). I am now a weight & size I've not seen in 20+ yrs. I tell people this is what I had hoped the band would do for me. I'm the "turtle"...slow ands ready will win the race.

So, good luck and best wishes!

That's what I wanted to hear! I will be Sleeved in 15 days, getting super nervous but am so ready for my new life!

Hello, I had my lap band removed on 10/25/13 and the sleeve performed in the same procedure. I feel so much better. I don't have the food getting stuck feeling I had with the band. Having had wls before makes you aware of what full feels like. You are familiar with chewing food, taking small sips and not drinking before and after meals. I am now 60 pounds from my goal. I have not had one instance of heart burn since my sleeve surgery. My last 3 years plus were nothing but this even on prescription meds. My doctor told me it should go away when the band was removed, and he was correct.

I got down to 170 with my band and was back up to 210 212 by surgery time. My band was unfilled in August 2013 and only gained 5 to 6 pounds during that time.

Congrats. I'm sure you'll do fine. Good luck to you.