Was anyone or is anyone concerned with the permanence of the surgery? My date is June 11. Im pretty ok with it but still weary of losing half my stomach... how does everyone else feel? I think my therapist said I had to mourn that loss. Thanks

I was thrilled about the permanence of the surgery. I need a permanent tool, not a temporary fix!

Mourn smorn..............the stomach is not an appendage. It just holds food. Too much food in our case. The smaller one is still doing the same job. We're not handicapped by having a smaller stomach. All we have to do now is re-train the brain to put in the correct foods in the right amount from now on. I am rejoicing. My huge stomach never did me anything I am pleased about. I'm glad it's gone.

Irish,

I keep asking myself that same question. From the studies I have read most people are still happy after 6 year. Granted many have gained some weight back , but are still at least 50% smaller than when they started. It seems 15 to 20% will develope acid reflux within 6 years. This can be controlled with a prescription. Keep in mind this proceedure statistically has been used for a short amount of time. But in this short time frame they look good compared to the alternative. Personally I know several people that have been banded more up to 11 years and are going strong and recently met a band to sleeve conversion. That individual told me the sleeve was the way to go. Try going to a support group. I like being able to ask those at have been there questions in person.