my sleeve has eroded...no weight loss...i was gaining weight....now when ever I bend down to do some work... get slight pain for some time..

gong to the doc tomorrow...he said he will try for sleeve while removing the band...if possible...otherwise wait for few months,,,

quite anxious..

So many members have gone from band to sleeve... I wish you luck... I have had minimal problems with my sleeve and am "working it"...

hopeful 2 bw slim,

I had my band put in in December 2009. The first year was great. Over the last two years it worked off and on. I was very fortunate not to have slippage or erosion, but on December 18, 2013 I had it removed and was sleeved. I haven't been disappointed. It feels so much more "natural" to not have the band inside. I believe it is much easier to live with. I had done research and talked with professionals. I will say that it is a big decision and somewhat overwhelming to think about. I hope that you will be able to make a decision that will work for you.

thanks new...the band didnt work as i didnt exercise...or follow the docs instructions...i was over confident....but now I am determined to make the sleeve work...

Hi everyone,

I'm a lap band patient with a partial slip, and am getting a revision to the sleeve next Thursday, the 16th. I've been having some discomfort with it because of the slip but am told the slip isn't really bad. It's all being done in 1 surgery, with an anticipated 1 night stay in the hospital.

I"m a little anxious about the recovery as I understand it will be somewhat slow going. But, I plan on being very careful & mindful, ensuring a follow liquids slowly & carefully during the healing process.

How has the recovery been from band to sleeve in 1 surgery?

I was all in one and had a textbook recovery. No complications, little pain and now no heartburn since having my prolapsed band removed.

My heart goes out to ya, I cant have my little one hug me because her little arms hit me at the port sight and then the pain is so bad It feels like someone punched me there.. Ya know the pain that almost makes ya have to pee.. She learned to give hugs that were side hugs looking forward to no laband pain!!

Good luck with your sleeve surgery!!

Hi friends, I met the doc and my surgery is on 24th jan...He said 99.9 % he will do the revision from band to sleeve at one time.

I also met two patients who had the sleeve..both recovered very fast...but liquids were very important in the first stage.

So now I am confident of the operation...and I am going to try my best .....

wish me luck.

I go in tomorrow to remove my band and revise to the sleeve. My band has slipped once and the dr went in and repositioned it. Well it slipped and the dr says it needs to come out cuz it will probably slip again if he repositions it a second time. So out comes the band and now time for the sleeve. My dr is also going to do the removal and conversion all in one surgery, pending no complications! Good Luck on your surgery!

Good news for you both! Agree that liquids are very important to prevent dehydration. Because of the swelling and a total change to my stomach it was hard to get my Water in. I'm almost 4 weeks post-op and water is no longer an issue. After my band had been in place for a while I did push my limits. With this sleeve (and time) I'm determined to treat it as I should.

I wish you well = )

I'm 7 mos. out from my revision surgery and it has been great! I had a very easy time with recovery. The procedure was probably a couple of hours and included a hernia repair as well as the removal/revision. Stick to the diet plan and you'll do well. Good luck!

Hi friends, I met the doc and my surgery is on 24th jan...He said 99.9 % he will do the revision from band to sleeve at one time.

I also met two patients who had the sleeve..both recovered very fast...but liquids were very important in the first stage.

So now I am confident of the operation...and I am going to try my best .....

wish me luck.

Good luck on the 24th. My band removal / sleeve revision will be this Thursday. I hope to blog about it before & right after. Goal is to help with my recovery & help others as they go through this journey as well.

all the best Domika. i am sure you will recover fast.

Good luck today Dom!

Domiki how are you doing?

Good luck on the 24th. My band removal / sleeve revision will be this Thursday. I hope to blog about it before & right after. Goal is to help with my recovery & help others as they go through this journey as well.

Hi friends, I met the doc and my surgery is on 24th jan...He said 99.9 % he will do the revision from band to sleeve at one time.

I also met two patients who had the sleeve..both recovered very fast...but liquids were very important in the first stage.

So now I am confident of the operation...and I am going to try my best .....

wish me luck.

Dominick hope you are doing well!!