This is posed to any previous Lap Banders that had a rather traumatizing experience, like I did with the band and decided to get the Sleeve. What are/were you concerns having going through the trauma with the band and then going for the sleeve. I have my band out over 4 years ago. I was 176 when the band was removed and over these years I have slowly reached 210. I fight to not gain everyday...and eat much less than most. I am wondering is there any benefits / disadvantages going from a band to a sleeve?

I appreciate all the feedback!

I am really on the fence...not sure what to do...

Well, you have done great with the band - much better than I did. I had great success with the sleeve, but I know lower BMI revisions don't tend to lose as well.

Yes I am a band to sleeve revision. I highyl recommend the sleeve over the band. With the band, I was onl able to eat unhealthy, such as crunchy and fried foods. Otherwise, I lived on soups and icecream. I couldnt do chicken, turkey, fish meats or vegetables, or they would get "stuck." I was always "sliming" with the band. I threw up constantly. With the sleeve, I have more options, such as meat, vegetables and fruits. I can eat healhy and not constantly throwing up. The band removal was very painful, however the sleeve surgery was easy. I dont regret my desicion to revise at all, I have finally reached my goal weight!