I've been fighting this battle since I was pretty much 19 years old. The ups and the downs of the yo-yos, the weight-loss products diets....so I finally decided that it was time to ask for and I went for the lapband. Unfortunately it was pretty evident right away that this was not going to be the right tool for me as no matter what they did, the fill was never correct and I was either throwing up or still able to eat as before the surgery. I lost my health insurance about a yearning and and so here I am food years later.... finally with new insurance and able to get the band removed and get my sleeve. 30 years of fighting a uphill battle....I really hope this is going to be the right tool for me.

I hope it's the right tool for you too! Hey, there was someone else on here earlier asking about the band to sleeve revision, maybe you could find them and be able to answer some questions? Good luck on your new journey!

Edited December 2, 201411 yr by Elode

I hope this is better for you...good luck!

I went from band to sleeve. Only two weeks post op for the sleeve. Yes doctor explained that due to a lot of scaring from the band that the weight loss will be slower, but still very successful. It's still a tool at the end of the day and depends on how you use it. However, I realised that I just couldn't live with the band anymore with the side effects. My doctor that did the sleeve stopped doing bands 4 years ago due to the side effects and higher complications. He said that there is a big difference between quality of life and he no longer wanted to promote the band. I don't regret anything ????

Don't just "hope" it will be the right tool. EXPECT it to be the right tool and work it, girl! You've got this!

Thanks all, noticed some lovely autocorrects in my first post lol....surgery in the am, gotta love the liquid diet....

Lap band is out, no pain, no issues, I am so out of here

Hi Ann,

I also got the Lap Ban Removed on Dec 3rd 2014 after having had it for 2 years. I have to wait 3 months to have the gastric bypass, but now I am considering the sleeve. Not sure now. What made you decide one over the other?

Does anyone know, do we HAVE to wait 3 months before we can have the sleeve surgery after having the band removed??? I had my surgery in November 2008 ....I lost 75lbs....and have put back on 55lbs....I hate everything about it!!! I worked so hard to get it off......I really dont think the band helped me as much as my dedication to the gym....i worked out 6 days a week....spinning....running....weights.....etc....i think i committed myself to the lifestyle change when it comes to exercise, but the band was always a problem....too tight....not tight enough......vomitting....nausea.....months of no weight loss.....its so frustrating.....then ....I hurt my back....and its been downhill from there.....so now i have new insurance and im considering the sleeve....ive heard great things and results...and im ready to lose this weight again!!! Anybody know about the 3 months???

bandedNov2008

My doctor told me that it was safer to prevent leaking. Also he told me that the outcome is better because my stomach has time to revert back its normal shape. Hope this helps

Yes that helps alot! I didn't really think about my stomach having to go back to normal shape...thanks!

you know I was pretty much on the same as you... WHY WHY WHY do I have to wait... .do 2 surgeries... but after talking with him I sure want the best outcome for myself so .... I will quit whining lol. I must say since they took my band out last week i cannot eat any large amount ( when I was banded I could eat a whole pizza ). so I am actually losing ... I can make it though the end of February. I have no choice cause if I gain any weight I have to start the 6 month diet all over.......that is not going to happen..