I was banded in November of 2008. I went from a surgery day weight of 316 to my lowest of 236. About a year and a half ago I started having problems. I could not keep anything down, began experiencing right upper quadrant pain, constant reflux and had to have several unfills/refills. In October of 2015 I found out I had a ulcer, esophagus dilation, hiatal hernia and my band had slipped 3 cm. I have also regained back to almost 300 pounds even though my eating habits have not changed significantly. I found out this morning that my insurance has approved the revision from band to sleeve. I have several friends who have had the sleeve and are doing great but don't know anyone personally that has had a revision. I guess I am just nervous and looking for advice and support. My revision should be in early March.

sorry you canceled..I was sleeved a year ago best thing I've ever done. realize millions of people have been sleeved it is a major surgery yes with risk, there are risk with anything you do .after a few months I can still enjoy many foods I like just not as much. lost 80 pounds..its still work but I'm so much better I can exercise now 351 now I'm 270 ..dont listen to people who have not been sleeved it's unfair they are making assumptions . Ask your doctor more people die from overweight than the sleeve. we all going to die from something least you can do is enjoy life ..the band has been proven not to work ..most doctors won't even do it anymore good luck to you. I can send before and after picks if you want.. and yes you will still have to work towards good health. Sorry people are judging your decision, they must really enjoy being over 300lbs

Converting to sleeve was a great decision for me! If I don't lose another pound, my improved quality of life is worth the 15k I spent on the revision!


Banded 2010 weight:327
Sleeved 12/28/16 weight:253
Currently 220.7 lbs
106 lbs down!!
Heather in Texas

Just left the hospital from having an endoscopy. I still have a 3cm slip and hiatal hernia however the ulcer from last year has healed. He said the band would eventually have to come out but it has not eroded into my stomach lining so removing it is inevitable but not emergent.


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On 3/4/2017 at 10:52 PM, craig827 said:

My dad's word of advice is "just push away from the table" and you will loose the weight.

Is your dad 310 pounds or more? If not, then he really has no idea about what you are going through, and I would have a hard time listening to that advice.

On 3/4/2017 at 10:52 PM, craig827 said:

My wife is afraid if I have the revision I won't live to see her grow up when the exact opposite is more of the truth.

There are some true words my friend!

Look, family is very important, but when it comes down to it, do they have to carry your weight? Do they have to deal with thrombophlebitis, painful back and knees, and your high blood pressure? No, they don't, so this ultimately needs to be your decision, not theirs.

Do what you feel is right for you and you alone, because you are the only one who will have to live with that decision.

Since another surgery is inevitable, and your family is on board with the removal, just try to get the removal and revision at the same time without telling them about the sleeve. They're happy, you are happy.. and when you drop weight, just say you are, indead pushing yourself away from the table [emoji6]

sorry you canceled..i was sleeved a year ago best thing I've ever dine, realized millions of people have been sleeved it is not

Sorry to hear that your family didn't support your wishes here. Can your Dr perhaps talk to them to highlight the overwhelming benefits you will receive from the conversion to the sleeve? While I understand that your family (and you) might be concerned about potential and valid risks - hopefully in time they might come around to understanding and supporting your wishes?