Hi - I have had the lap band for 2 years and I hate it. Stuck foods, throwing up. Too tight. Too loose. I have lost only 30 lbs. I have adapted bad eating habits (compensating for lack of food with liquids because of fear of eating and getting stuck). I had my band adjusted by a new doctor yesterday who strongly suggested I would do well with the Sleeve. I'd love anyone's thoughts on this subject. Thank you.

Judyd, I also had my band removed due to esophagus issues, as mentioned in my previous post. I had band removal and sleeve in one surgery. My doctor warned me about the potential of getting acid reflux or GERD, vomiting etc. with the sleeve, however, my understanding was it was usually for a short period of time and did go away, however, there was a slight chance of it remaining with me for an adnormal amount of time. I remember him telling me that I may be on Prilosec for awhile. I took the chance and so far so good. Luckily, no issues with major reflux and the little I do have is not a big issue. What I like about the sleeve is that I know when I'm full and "full" is a word for a sleeved person. With lapband I had to measure everything I ate and it was touch and go after that. 6 weeks out and I know when to stop eating my meal - full is full! Lapband and Sleeve, for me, are two different worlds of WL surgery. Hope this helps to ease your concerns. I'd say "go for it" Much luck to you. Let us know when you get it done. jake

Edited June 17, 201511 yr by NoMoBand

I liked the results I had from the band. Felt like a completely different person emotionally and physically. It just caused too many problems. I hope that I have the same results with the sleeve as I did with the band just without the complications!