I had many problems with the lapband, but the most embarrassing one was "sliming." (Where I'd randomly belch up an enormous amount of slime.). Does this happen with the sleeve as well?

Edited August 12, 20179 yr by ZinNH

I just had my band revised and sleeve surgery completed 8/8, I certainly hope that doesn't happen. So far, so good.

17 minutes ago, badrum1220 said:

I just had my band revised and sleeve surgery completed 8/8, I certainly hope that doesn't happen. So far, so good.

So, no regrets then? My date is 9/12 and I'm already questioning the decision! I had my lapband removed a few years ago, and have been a yo-yo weight wise, so I know I need help. I'm just nervous after not being successful with my first WLS.

No regrets what so ever. I lost 50% during pre-op of what I lost in total with the band. My band just never worked for me and I also did the yo-yo again and again until I decided it was time for me to take back my life.

As your lap band is already removed, any scar tissue should have been remedied.It took my surgeon a little extra time to remove my scar tissue from the band which was extensive.

I wish you all the best and am positive, you will be successful with whatever decision you make!

I had the lap band removed and now have the sleeve. No sliming, no regurgitation. Its much better. Best wishes.

Edited August 12, 20179 yr by cbonet

So glad to have stumbled on this post...I have a fe questions. I am getting my band removed next week on the 16th. I have a few questions on converting to the sleeve. With the band if I didn;t basically chew my food into purée it felt stuck, and I would get a ton of flem and either had to throw it up or just wait for it to pass. I think that is why I never stopped drinking while eating. Food always felt stuck....does the sleeve feel the same or will I be able to tell that my tiny tummy is full? I just never got the hang of the band.

I can only tell you how I feel, never having had the band. But I was sleeved about 7 weeks ago now. You definitely know when you are full. Especially if you take your time to eat. I have had only one incident when I ate too much and that was very uncomfortable, I felt that I needed to throw up but couldn't and a little foamy like stuff came up which I had to spit out. I couldn't eat anything else for the rest of the day. I didn't feel like food was stuck, but more like if i kept eating it would fill up my esophagus as my stomach was out of space. Not very pleasant at all.

I don't feel like I can't eat anything, I just need to eat small amounts.

Edited August 12, 20179 yr by Laggy