Lost my band - Any advice?

I had band erosion into my stomach...needless to say it was removed. I quickly gained 1/2 my weight back..i was kinda stuck at an 80lb loss..i needed to lose alot more more...
I have a friend who is doing great with just a sleeve...hes only had it of 6 months....I on the other hand went for the DS which is the sleeve plus the intestinal rerouting....I NOW know myself...my band was never enough for me I would have never reached even close to goal with it AND even if i got close I would have never been able to maintain it...I'm now at my goal and have kept it off for 2 years and have no medical/eating/bathroom/PBing/vomiting problems

Know thyself!!!! Really consider your options...check out all the boards for info. I wish u the best of luck with your final decision

If I were in your situation I'd do whatever I could to get the sleeve.  That's just my opinion, but I know that I need a tool.  No matter how much I've learned I still do and will always have compulsive over-eating behaviors.  Hopefully your surgeon will help by writing a letter to your insurance company stating that the band slipped, etc.  I don't know how it works if you no longer meet the criteria for WL surgery based on your current weight, but I too hope you don't have to gain any back just to lose it all over again.

You're in my prayers,

Lisa O.