Hello friends, I have been here for a while now. In 2009, I had the lap band but like most I had it removed in 2014. I am still diabetic and still have HBP and cholesterol. With the band I had lost only 45 lbs and have regained 15 lbs back. I've always feared having another surgery no matter how bad I've always wanted it. My diabetes is getting worse and I've been put on an additional pill and it's still not controlled. I've finally come to my final decision as I sit here very tearful, to go ahead and have another surgery. I know RNY is better for me, but b/c of my weight (215) I'm choosing the sleeve. I guess it just really hit me today that due to my health I need to do this ASAP. I'm 60 and feel time is running out for me. I only hope that I haven't waited too long. Feeling sorry for myself and realizing that I want to pick myself up and live, I called my bariatric center and said " I'm Ready". I'm awaiting a return call.

I am having my lap band removed oct. 25th and getting the sleeve. The lap band has been nothing but pure he'll from me since I got it in 2011. I only lost 40 lbs and too have gained it back.

My band has caused a stricture within my stomach and I have no Fluid in my band, and haven't had any fluid in over a year, but I still throw up. So I made the decision to remove it and go to the sleeve, I'm not nervous just anxious. My Dr said I will immediately feel better once I recover to not have the band and port.

I can't wait.

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I am having my lap band removed oct. 25th and getting the sleeve. The lap band has been nothing but pure he'll from me since I got it in 2011. I only lost 40 lbs and too have gained it back.

My band has caused a stricture within my stomach and I have no Fluid in my band, and haven't had any fluid in over a year, but I still throw up. So I made the decision to remove it and go to the sleeve, I'm not nervous just anxious. My Dr said I will immediately feel better once I recover to not have the band and port.

I can't wait.

Yes, I felt immediate relief when mine was removed

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want to pick myself up and live " I'm Ready"

@@ebonymc

the above two (2) phrases say it all!

great attitude!!!

lapband is no longer useful to you, now painful

getting revision surgery is great

out with the old, in with the new

sorry your diabetes is so out of control

this health issue (others too) should improve or disappear PO

60 years old too late??............

NO WAY - never too late

age doesn't matter

i turned 58 years OLD a couple of months PO

I will be turning 63 years YOUNG in January

I will be 5 years post sleeve in December

have/had been maintaining (fluctuating a bit)

now i must/will lose the extra 6 lbs i put on a few months ago

your as young as you feel

60 is the new 40

good luck

kathy

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/417-sixties/

Good good luck to you, sounds like you're making the right choice for you.

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