I'm looking for anyone who has gotten a 2nd band after having a first band put in and later taken out. I've posted before and the only responses I got were people telling me NOT to get another band and to get sleeved or DS surgery instead. I had the original lap band back in Jan. 2002 and lost 85lbs. I went from 225 to 140lbs and was thrilled with my results. That lasted for almost 7 years until I went to get a fill (the first one I had gotten in almost 7 years). Over the next several months of trying to get the sweet spot, somehow my band failed (a leak and a dilatation of the esophogus). I decided to get another band because I loved my first one and I know that they have made many advances in the band over the years. I was banded 4 days ago with the Realize band, and I am curious of how this will go. To anyone who has been banded more than once, please I need your imput!

I also had the original band, mine was in 2005. I had it removed in 2008 and a Realize put in. I am thrilled with the new band. I had some surgical complications and just recently got the perfect fill. I am finally on the losing end again. I love the band!

How did the surgery go? I'm being rebanded with the Realize band next month and wanted to know how long you have to wait for a fill. Are you getting better results with this band?

I had my original band done in Sept. 2001. The old band was over filled (my opinion) and had the AP band done Apr. 2009. I had the "Large" size band installed and I'm questioning the size since I am at full (12cc) and am not loosing any more weight.

I also had the original band, mine was in 2005. I had it removed in 2008 and a Realize put in. I am thrilled with the new band. I had some surgical complications and just recently got the perfect fill. I am finally on the losing end again. I love the band!

Just found out today that I'm getting my band replaced. Orginally banded 6-19-06, tentative date of reband is 11-19-09. Really struggling with the decision to stick with another lap band or go to realize. Dr says to go realize, but what does he know LOL.

Can you elucidate your Realize experience?

I have a vg band which was put in Sept 07. A week ago, we realized it "slipped" and I need to go in for a revision surgery. My doc has taken out the 8cc's out of my 10 cc band. My new surgery date is Nov 5th. I am a little concerned that if my band slipped once, it may slip again? We think it was caused from a bout of vomitting (all night long), but doc says no one knows for sure.

I have visited the gastric sleeve site, and it did intrigue me. But I don't have time to do all the research my doc is on vacation all week and my surgery is a week from tomorrow! :thumbup:

So I would love to hear some success stories of people who are rebanded with the lapband! Bring it on!

I have visited the gastric sleeve site, and it did intrigue me. But I don't have time to do all the research my doc is on vacation all week and my surgery is a week from tomorrow! :thumbdown:

I have also been dwelling on the idea of the gastric sleeve.

Pro's:it sounds amazing, major restriction- weight loss comparable to RNY bypass. Promising new surgery.

Con's:60-80% of your stomach is permanently removed from your body. If you have to have a revision (if a problem occurs) you're in the hospital. "Promising new surgery" is terrifying to me. It's soooo new - no clinical trials.

I've read a few ppl have had success being rebanded! Come out of hiding people and tell us your stories!

Just found out today that I'm getting my band replaced. Orginally banded 6-19-06, tentative date of reband is 11-19-09. Really struggling with the decision to stick with another lap band or go to realize. Dr says to go realize, but what does he know LOL.

Can you elucidate your Realize experience?

That is funny we got our original bands on the same day in 2006 and now we are being rebanded the same week. I am going with the realize band, I wasn't given a choice though. I went to the doc and she looked at my xrays and said I had a slip and that they wanted to put in the Realize because it was "better". She really didn't elaborate and I didn't really ask alot of questions other than insurance related questions and how soon. I had to go to two nutrition clinics to "refresh" my memory on how to eat with the band.

I haven't heard anyone really compare the two (WHO HAS HAD BOTH). But I'm curious too, if not I will know soon enough anyway.