I have been banded for about 7 years. no problems until last year. I am having some tests done to see if i have band erosion. I know how the band works, I guess the sleeve is the next option if I have to have it removed. i want to go with the least extreme option. How does the sleeve work? Would you feel full like with a band? With the band, after 4-5 bites it feels like if I east one more bite it will be coming back up. Not sure what to expect from a sleeve. I am 69 and dont want to do anything drastic.

Thank you

DA

Hi,

As someone who has had a gastric balloon sleeve and finally rny, I would definitely reccomend the sleeve procedure. Even after 6 years, my doctor told me there has not been much deformity and that my pouch hasn't enlarged that much (and I must say that I got pregnant and kind of lost control over everything)

You do feel full, you do eat MUCH less than you normally do, in your case I don't suppose the feeling is any different than having a lap band. The best way is probably to consult your doctor (given that the operation may not be suitable for your age.)

Wish you the best!

I agree, the sleeve sounds like a good fit.

I'm a month post op with my sleeve, so just barely started eating soft foods. But in my experience I feel full sooner than feeling the need for anything to come back up. So eating feels normal.. just with the reduced amount.

I don't believe your age would be a factor in getting the sleeve, however your Doctors are the ones that would know best. I was 60 when I had my sleeve. If you eat protein first you will be full within a few bites the first several months. Later (in my case about 10 months post op) I was able to eat about 3 to 4 ounces of protein at a time. However there is nothing to stop you from eating carbs and sweets. At 14 months post op I am fighting with my head hunger due to a lot of stress and discouragement in my life due to medical conditions I have, not being resolved after the weight loss. I am glad I went with the sleeve as I didn't want to do any other surgery and this one has helped with the weight loss. Just wish my other medical problems would have gone away as well. But I guess when your bones give out at our age there isn't much that can be done.