I'm currently finishing up my pre-op requirements for band revision to gastric sleeve and was considering switching to gastric bypass because I'm concerned that I won't be able to lose enough weight. I am currently 368 lbs and 5'7" tall. How was your weight loss rate, was it greater slower because of having previously been banded. I was banded in 2009 btw.

Hi I'm having a revision from being to bypass hoping it will work this time I'm setting at 268 pound good luck hope you make the right decision my doctor told me the bypass is better after the bend but that is his choice and he will not to asleep so I'm going for the bypass

"]Hi I'm having a revision from band to bypass hoping it will work this time I'm starting at 268 pound good luck hope you make the right decision my doctor told me the bypass is better after the band but that is his choice and he will not do the sleeve after a band

I am having a band to bypass revision tomorrow. I chose bypass over sleeve because it is a non restrictive procedure and I had serious issues with reflux due to the band. Because of that my doc recommended bypass rather than the sleeve.

I cannot speak to the sleeve and you have to remember that everyone is different. I had bypass at the end of September 2014. I have lost 114 in ten months and have 31 left that I would like to lose.

I have had 2 major stalls the longest lasting 28 days. There is always a reason if the stall happens. For me, I have had more carbs than I should while being restricted from exercise due to a spine surgery. I am in control of how quickly I lose and have been ecstatic with my progress so far and so is my bariatric doctor.

I believe you can lose just as much weight with the sleeve, just look at all of the success stories on this site but again it is up to you and how you adapt to your new way of living. If you can make the changes necessary, anything is possible.

I wish you the best of luck with whatever you decide!

I had my surgery on July 30 and came home 7lbs heavier????

Wow all the i'vs probably

My surgery was Oct 3 2014. I am 5'7" and I weighed 338.3 lbs when I started my pre surgery diet. As of today I am 205, less than a year out. I had the band and I do not exercise (bad I know). Everybody is different but this is my story so you know that it's not slow for everyone.

I do not regret my band to bypass revision one bit!! Even with my complication and paying for it out of pocket.

Edited August 5, 201511 yr by angb1982