So I had to have to my band removed last week. The surgeon said that after my stomach had healed, in about two months, we would discuss my options for another WLS. First after such a bad experience with the lap band I'm a little scared to have another WLS. So I really need to make up my mind if I want to. I started Weight Watchers as soon as the band was removed to ensure that I didn't regain the 56lbs I had lost. But I don't know if I can do it forever. So I'm really leaning towards another surgery. The question is which one-the sleeve or bypass? With only 25lbs to lose to be at goal I'm thinking the sleeve maybe a better choice for me. I think the bypass might be overkill.

I was just wondering if anyone who has had a band removal and then had either the sleeve or bypass could give me some insight as to their personal experience to help me decide. I would really appreciate it!

Thanks to all! :welldoneclap:

I had my lap band removed in 10/08 and it took about 5 months before I could get the courage to go "revision". I'm now in the process of getting RNY (knock on wood 6/11/09) but after my experience with the band, gaining, not losing and always too tight I'm pretty sure I "really" need the malabsorption aspect that RNY or DS would give me. I'm also on antidepressants, have type 2 diabetes, hypothyroid and peremenopausal. I think those of you that can do well with just the restrictive aspect of the band would probably do well with getting sleeved. Good luck and you'll know when and if you're ready to revise.

Sounds like your a perfect sleeve candidate??

As the days pass and my appetite increases (it's only been 1 1/2 weeks since band removal), I'm really thinking that I will need another WLS surgery. I think it will probably be the sleeve. I'm trying so hard to control my appetite, but it's getting harder and harder. I really feel like I need a "tool" to help me with this life long battle that I know faces me!

This is soooo hard!!! Weight Watchers is a wonderful program, but it doesn't help curb your appetite!! I am so hungry and trying so hard to be good. If this continues I will without a doubt have the sleeve surgery. I can't battle this everyday for the rest of my life. I feel like I have very little control. I only hope I can keep off the weight I lost with the lap band until my next surgery. Wish me luck!!

Startingover...,

Don't feel bad it happens to most of us. The stomach shrinks after banding and doesn't take too long before it goes back to it's old size. We all had WLS because WW etc...wasn't working and that hasn't changed just the fact that your band is gone. It's hard not to feel a bit depressed after losing your band especially if you put on some pounds or 10 or 15 or 20 afterward, I know. It appears many people are having probs with their bands and are losing them and revising. It's too bad we didn't just do the "right" one in the first place. Do your research and make the best decision for you and take care Nancy.

go to the sleeve section of the board. There are a lot of us who had the band removed and had a revision to a sleeve.