Had my band put in September 2008. I Lost some weight like 35 pounds, but I gained it all back. The band slipped and I had it removed Aug. 31, 2014. I am told I have to wait 3 months and loss 25 pounds before the next surgery. I hear so much good things about the sleeve that it kinda sound to good to be true. What are your regrets of the band.

I'm also staying away from a favorite band-friendly staple: the flour tortilla!

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I definitely regret it ! I'm 5 months out I lost 40 lb the first 2 months & , nothing since then, I can eat everything & really large amounts of food almost as if I hadn't done the surgery really sed!!!????

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I'm the same way punchcake????. Unfortunately, I'm back on a "diet" as opposed to eating less of the healthy foods I normally eat. I was put on medication to help with the hunger pangs and I have to admit it has helped a bit. I'm eating no more than 800 calories a day and all of those consist of protein- grilled chicken, shakes and cottage cheese. I'm hoping this will allow weight to come off so that I don't have to have a bypass as I'm really not wanting to do that.

Did you have a band prior to the sleeve, or was this your first experience with weight loss surgery?