Anyone go from the band to the sleeve?

[Bailey Jan 17]

It is going on four years and I am contemplating going from the band to the sleeve. I lost a total of 70 and gained back 20. So, I feel like I hit a plateau and stuck at this 50 pound weight loss mark. I went today and got my band emptied. The next step is going for an endoscopy and then have the band removed. After four weeks from then, I can get the sleeve. Wondering if this is the right move? I still need to lose 80 pounds to reach my ultimate goal. Any advice?

[Ashoryb 52]

I had the band in 2008 and got it removed in 2011. I hated the band so much haha. It was such a relief getting it out. It was a long story. I'm now getting the sleeve and I've read a lot of people are very successful with the sleeve once they get rid of the band. I'm happy for you that you are getting your band out and going for the sleeve.

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[wright616 84]

There's another thread on this site that had the band to sleeve conversions. I am MUCH happier with the sleeve than the band, plus I actually got to my goal weight (something I never came close to doing with the band). Good luck.