Lapband or Sleeve

[embernj 1]

Hello everyone. I just had my first appt with my bariatric surgeon. I truly thought I would get a no for surgery due to my past hiatal hernia surgery that I had when I was 8, im 31 now. The surgeon decided that he would suggest a lap band or a sleeve depending on what he uncovered during surgery. He scheduled me for October 7th and I will find out then if he was able to even do the surgery. It's a "Let's open and see". I am praying I can get the sleeve. This will be a long 3 1/2 months.

[liannatx 897]

I will pray that you can get the sleeve too!

[Sharpie 3,306]

I hope you are able to get the lapband. hate to see you lose 80% of your stomach, you might need it someday.

[keddykat75 57]

I will be hoping you get the sleeve, my dr.'s office said they take out more bands than they put in.

[Nurse 52 94]

I have had 2 failed lapbands I hope it's the sleeve.

[embernj 1]

Thats my fear with the lap band, having to revise to a sleeve. But I guess at this point I will take whatever he can do for me. He won't know how my scar tissue is, until he goes in. I'm afraid to wake up and be told that I couldn't get anything done.

[Nurse 52 94]

My prayers are with you:) I was scared I was not going to qualify for anything but my surgeon who took out my 2nd band recommended the sleeve.

[hockeyfan7 249]

I had a hiatal hernia repair at the same time I had my band done. 3 years later I just revised to the sleeve and didn't have any problems with having had the previous hernia surgery.

Good luck and I hope you get good news.

[BayougirlMrsS 3,933]

@embernj..... Im sure your doctor will lead you in the right direction. Both have pro's and con's.... it's what you do with either that counts. Both can fail and both can succeed. Embrace what ever it is. Follow the rules and you will do fine.

I know that if i had to get my LB removed... I would have a lot to think about.... but i really would think hard, but i know i would have to have something...