Need information on band to sleeve revision

[gwindham 0]

Hi everyone, I'm new to bariatricPal. I was banded June 2008 by Dr. Joseph Burnett from Albany, Ga. Due to hiatal hernia causing problems with function of band I required a revison. The bariatric clinic where I had my surgery closed so I had to find a new doctor. Dr. Robert Cywes from Jacksonville, FL did my hiatal hernia repair and lapband revision March 2013. Overall, I lost approximately 50 lbs. Enough I was able to come off diabetic and bloodpressure meds. I have gained 9 lbs. over the past year and recently went for a fill. Had to return and have the fill removed. Dr. said I was at a spot where I would probably not tolerate any more fills. I do not fill restriction and can eat anything and usually any amount. Anyone with an obese/food addition problem can relate to the HORROW of that. In addition I got a call from my doctor after my annual physical stating I need an AIC test and to track my bloodpressure daily and send them the record. The 9 lbs seems to have made a BIG difference. Anyway, I've been reading the forum on lapband to sleeve conversion and am very interested in talking to my doctor about this. My husband would like for me to have the band removed but is against any other surgery. Any encouraging information regarding the conversion will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.