So I had the lap band done in February of 2010. For the past 3 years I have been miserable. Couldn't sleep laying down, horrible reflux, vomiting every day. I finally made the decision to get the band removed and revised to the sleeve. I'm nervous though. I don't want to go back to the feeling I had with the band.

My surgery is October 9th. Any words of encouragement?

Hi there - you might want to repost this in the band to sleeve forum: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/394-band-to-gastric-sleeve-revisions/

I was a band to sleeve revision and I'm so happy with my sleeve! Everyone is different - I think there are some people who had more restriction with the band and miss that. For me, I was unfilled for years before my revision due to night reflux issues, and never liked being crazy tight with the band, so that wasn't an issue for me. I love that with the sleeve I can eat veggies and dense foods without a problem. I feel like it makes it easier for me to make healthy choices.

I've also seen data that revision patients don't lose as well as virgin sleevers, but I think if you commit to it, and don't fall into habits of slider foods that band patients sometimes do, you should be able to be very successful.

I wish you the best with your surgery and recovery - and with your new tool!

Thank you so much!! I didn't know there was a forum for that!! Congrats on your success!

@@nessa259

I am a week and a half out, I never had a band, but I love the sleeve.

My support group has 2 gals that have had the conversion. Both love the change and wish they had a sleeve in the first place.

How are you doing? I am set for revision from band to sleeve on Oct. 20.

I'm getting nervous. Tomorrow is the day!! I am looking forward to taking back control of my life!! How are you?