i used to have a band....

Hi- did many of u have the band first....and then get the sleeve surgery ?     Im torn and dont know what to do..

any words of advice?

Have you checked the Revision Board here on OH? There are lots of revisions from lapbands to sleeves.

I had a band and if I could revise, I'd go with the sleeve, probably.  If you have damage from your band, though, you may have to wait to revise.

I am 5 years out from the band and I am having a revision on June 15th to the RNY...............had many problems with the band..............not for everyone.  I am so sorry I had the band.

I still have my band but it is empty by my chosing. I would revise to a sleeve in a heartbeat if I could but my recent insurance has an exclusion. Seems the sleeve is the way to go if you aren't interested in malabsorptive surgery. I've spent alot if time reading on the sleeve board and don't recall seeing anyone that was unhappy with their sleeve. I'm sure there are some down sides but nothing serious enough for folks to complain about.

thanks everyone....im now looking for a sleeve doctor in tj mexico.  u guys r the best!!!