As I approach the 4 month anniversary of my revision, I must say I have NO REGRETS!!! I am so glad I went through the process. I had my band removed and sleeved in one surgery Sept 18, 2014. So far my eating is wonderful and I am loving my sleeve. No stuck foods, no spitting up and when I am full, I am just full. There is no reason to over eat with sleeve, you just have to maintain and eat healthy stay away from junk. Are there temptations...of course because I am a cocktail LOVER LOL! I do have my cocktails but like my foods, I have it in moderation and don't over do it. I feel my body transforming and I so love that feeling of seeing a better looking, none tired, more healthier ME!

To compare the band and the sleeve, there is no comparison. The band I had back in 2006 was not the band for me and I am VERY satisfied with my sleeve. If you are thinking about the sleeve, know that it is the best decision you will give to your health

I had my revision in October and I have to agree wholeheartedly with all of your statements! I love my sleeve too!

band and the sleeve, no comparison.- not the band for me - VERY satisfied with sleeve.

@@A. Stoot

the above says it all

short and sweet

so happy that YOU are happy with your revision

47 lbs down

party dance party dance

keep up the good work

kathy

congrats

Edited January 14, 201511 yr by proudgrammy

Thanks @@proudgrammy

Congratulations. ...you are doing awesome!

My experience was similar. I am 3 years from revision and very happy too!

Congrats! So happy for you!

I love my (revision to) sleeve too!

Thanks @@thesuse2000 and @@CowgirlJane

Thank you sooo much for this post and the comments on it, I really needed it right now...Ive had my band since 07 and will be doing a revision Feb 4...Im soooo excited and canNOT wait to get this band out, but I am also veryyyy nervous, thank you for this post to give me the encouragement to be "brave" lol...thank you thank you thank you....

Congrats!

@Amberleach, Congrats and you have every reason to be excited. My advice after surgery is don't rely on the scale, so many are disappointed that the weight isn't falling off but inches will be trimming you and before you know it the weight will start to melt away ????

I'm 3 was post op. I'm still having pain at night I have a hard time getting comfortable. Is this normal? I still feel like it was the best thing ever. The band was a living hell!

Amber- I have a revision date on 2/4 as well. Maybe we can compare notes afterwards

@@lynziv yes this is natural, I was the same way it will and should pass, you will start to get more comfortable each day

I am absolutely agreed. I am 3 weeks post revision (band to sleeve) on Monday Jan 19th, and loving it. first 2 wks lost 15lbs, but my inches are just melting so quickly. I will be see my doc on Tuesday again.

Just love it.

I agree, agree! I must admit, this process has been slow first me, but I am doing way better than I every did with the band. I know that I dont handle stress well, so I have to work hard to find balance, but I always do. And I would recommend this journey.

Thank you sooo much for this post and the comments on it, I really needed it right now...Ive had my band since 07 and will be doing a revision Feb 4...Im soooo excited and canNOT wait to get this band out, but I am also veryyyy nervous, thank you for this post to give me the encouragement to be "brave" lol...thank you thank you thank you....

Amber - My date is the same as yours!!! And - I'm feeling the same as you! I'm nervous & excited at the same time. Maybe we can compare notes afterwards - Lori