Deciding the Band

[ready?set.go 39]

Yeh the more reading I do the more certain I am that the sleeve is the far better option

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[Deletemyacct 39]

I originally started this journey thinking I was going to get the band but after all the information I've learned so far, I for sure want the sleeve. There's less long term complications. I cant wait

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[sean72977 43]

Hi Everyone,

I am at my final weigh in and am still debating which surgery to have, I am leaning towards to the sleeve although my surgeon is encouraging the lap band. What made you decide the sleeve over the other options?

Thank you so much!

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My dr was very much against the band. He said he removes 2 a week because of complications. Also the band seemed like a lot of work....going in and having it inflated or deflated regularly.

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[PaulStephens1975 62]

Out of the 100 or so friends I know that were banded I would say between 50-80% had complications, gained weight back, etc. I can think of VERY few that are still happy with their bands after 6+ years.

[ready?set.go 39]

God that's a scary thought wonder why they still offer it at all? I guess it works for some

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[dvons 63]

Out of the 100 or so friends I know that were banded I would say between 50-80% had complications, gained weight back, etc. I can think of VERY few that are still happy with their bands after 6+ years.

I agree. Everyone I know who got banded after me has had all kinds of serious complications. I'm one of the few how have not.

Edited November 30, 2016 by dvons