Anybody out there start under 200 before going from band to sleeve? How much weight have you lost?

I'm 5'2' and currently weigh 185. My lowest with the band was 142. I gained weight during my last pregnancy and loosened band and haven't lost it. I haven't had any "major" problems with the band but I refuse to throw up anymore which is something I did several times a day when my band is filled. My insurance is going to cover the revision after a 6 month diet. My surgery date is 7/24/14. I just want to here from others that started with "lower" weights and had success.

I was 210 when I had surgery. I lost 18 pounds the first month, and I plan to be weighed again this coming Friday. (I refuse to buy a scale!) It is currently week #5 for me, and will be my 3rd weigh in at the center. In terms of success beyond weight loss, my Type I diabetes has improved tremendously! The surgery has lowered an inflammatory response my body had, and I am hopeful this means no more autoimmune conditions. (Half a dozen has been more than enough!) Looking forward to more success! Good luck to you! So glad your insurance is covering surgery #2!

Hi there,

I was banded August 17, 2012 & lost about 90 pounds with it. I wound up with a partially slipped band 3 or 4 times last year. As a result of severe pain in Dec., we decided to have it removed & replaced with the gastric sleeve on Jan 16th (last week). My insurance will more than likely NOT cover the sleeve & so I've been told it could run me $15K with everything. With my hubby being unemployed for 7 months now, we won't be able to pay more than $50 a month & that's stretching it. But, that's OK.

My pre-sleeve weight was 156 & my current weight is around 147 right now. I suspect that my weight will go down as I go through this new, and stricter food plan. It's an adjustment to say the least, but I'm staying focused & positive that it will all work out.

Good luck through your journey. Keep us posted. I would love to "talk" to others in my same position.

I started at 200 lbs, 4'10" I am 6 months post op and have lost 51 pounds. Doctor said I could lose up to 80 pounds with the sleeve, I said I would be happy if I could lose 50 and keep it off. The weight has slowed significantly now at the 6 month mark but it still comes off slowly.

I had a band for 5 years. I had it removed in Sept. I have gained some weight and I am 180 now at 5'4. I am having the sleeve done on Tuesday. Can't wait to see how it works for me.

I had my revision at 174 6 mths ago (bmi 28). I knew I couldn't lose the last 40 lbs without another tool. While I've only lost down to 153 (18 lbs from goal), I'm not really trying but maintaining failry easily. I know if I buckled down (thinking about going with Protein shakes and liquids only for a couple weeks to start things going again) I could get the rest off.

So, yes, I was under 200 lbs. Oh, and I've thrown up twice in the last 6 mths (totally my fault for eating too much) vs almost daily with the band.

Good luck!