I had the lapband and lost 50 pounds, the band slipped and had to be removed. Now I have been approved for the sleeve be band failed. My BMI is LOW 27, my weight is 177...

How much weight can I except to lose? If I lose 50 pouth the sleeve, I'll be to skinny....

Wow I can't believe they approved that for such a low weight, the sleeve will help you stay at a low weight I guess but it is a major surgery!

It was only approved because the band had failed.....

I agree that I am shocked that they would approve you for the surgery at that BMI and weight. I would not have the surgery for 40 pounds but that's just me.

If the band was removed, you don't want to gain back all you've lost. The sleeve will certainly help you to maintain and control regain in the future.

I expect you will lose some after the surgery, but adjusting your routines to maintain a desirable weight should not be that difficult.

OK, time to throw in the disclaimer........"Of course, you need to discuss your concerns with your surgeon"

If you do, don't expect huge, fast results like others get because you will have started on a completely different scale.

I say go for it. especially if your insurance is paying for it.

Where are you from ? I was told your bmi had to be over 36 with a medical condition or 37 with out. With the little you have to loss in surprised they are letting you hence why I asked where u are from . It's not easy and not sure I would do if if I started at you weight. But all that said each to there own. Good luck if you go ahead with it xx

I had the lapband and lost 50 pounds, the band slipped and had to be removed. Now I have been approved for the sleeve be band failed. My BMI is LOW 27, my weight is 177...

How much weight can I except to lose? If I lose 50 pouth the sleeve, I'll be to skinny....

How long ago was your band removed? I found it very hard to stop gaining weight after removal. I would go for it to help you maintain. You won't lose too much.

Where are you from ? I was told your bmi had to be over 36 with a medical condition or 37 with out. With the little you have to loss in surprised they are letting you hence why I asked where u are from . It's not easy and not sure I would do if if I started at you weight. But all that said each to there own. Good luck if you go ahead with it xx

It's a revision that is why it was approved.

Honestly I would say go for it but work really close with your whole team