Has any one change there lap band to a sleeve gastric surgery

I have been banded coming up on 3 years soon...I have been at my optimal weight and body fat% for some time now....there is nothing left for me to loose without it being unhealthy...

My eating is totally under control, i eat very healthy now, small portions, and no need to count calories or call it a diet anymore....it is all very day to day, common existence with no thought about it anymore.....very simple and effortless!

I am also approaching the age of 65....at which point I will more than likely loose my excellent insurance...

(we all will with Obamacare anyway)

I am going to have a sit down with my Dr.and talk about the "What's Next"....do I keep the band forever?

Do I get it removed and continue this new lifestyle, new habits I have acquired?

OR do I switch it out for something like the sleeve with less maintenance and less possibility for long term complications.....

I don't know where to go from here...., but I am interested in finding out......

Edited December 6, 201312 yr by B-52

Nope, satisfied with my lapband. I would,also, be interested!

i say do what works for you

but let me also say that unless a person changes what they eat *excess calories/eating more then they can burn off*, then no WLS will work....each WLS is a great added (tool)...(aid)....or as i see it (my lapband/plication), a last chance life saver...i intend to have my band til whenever, as my health is never ending no matter when i get to my goal.

Has any one change there lap band to a sleeve gastric surgery

You may just want to ask that question on the sleeve site. I'm sure there are individuals posting who have converted. Best wishes