Hi amcz!  I am banded almost 9 years and down 110 pounds. No problems and no additional surgeries. Love my life and my band.  I do not like the follow up and doctors appointments it involves.  I would probably opt for the sleeve or Rny today.  I am lazy and don't like going to appointments and paying an expensive copay.  Other than that no problems. I am sure you will make the right decision for you.  If you left the hospital the day of the surgery I don't think the type of surgery is the real issue.  Maybe you need to be more prepared  for the life changes the surgery will bring. Good luck!

If you are thinking of a sleeve you should go to the VSG forum (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) they will be glad to help you. This is the lap band forum and a totally different surgery and a bad surgery in my opinion! Please try the sleeve forum they are very nice folks there, Good luck to you!

Hello everyone,

I'm seriously thinking about gastric sleeve for 2 months now.

Two years I had more than 12 diets and more weight loss workout programs. All without any visible results.. Eating clean is for me a must and at least one hour exercise per day..

Now, what I could do more?? Nothing changed.

That's why I've started to consider weight loss surgery, especially gastric sleeve. I've read some information about this procedure on Placidway's website and I've seen there some good packages.. but maybe you can tell more from your experience.

The thing is I would like to have the surgery abroad as my insurance doesn't cover it. So, why not having a nice trip and the best medical care?

I need some advice, please!

Thank you very much for posting these positive experiences.  I'm scheduled for my LAP band surgery tomorrow at noon and I started reading this forum today.  With all of the negativity, I began to feel myself panic.  The two of you who have been positive about your band, would you be willing to reveal your BMI at the time of surgery? I'm asking because My BMI is 33 which means I only qualify for LAP Band or Orbrera.  It's clear to me that Orbrera is a temporary solution, so I chose LAP Band.  My surgeon told me that he will not perform LAP Band on patients with BMIs near 40 or higher because the success long term is not as good as a sleeve or bypass.  Hence, I'm wondering if those who had poor experiences were in the 40+ BMI range.  If I had a choice, I would do a sleeve because I know it's more permanent, but it simply is not an option for me.

I'd love to hear your stories.  I'm terrified now, but my self esteem is so low that I really can't imagine NOT getting some help via surgery.

Thanks,

ss

Hello, new to this forum!

I love my band and I was banded almost 13 yrs ago. I did well and moved as quickly as my group that had gastric bypass. I did gain back some weight after 10 yrs but mainly because I had all the saline taken out and thought I could maintain on my own. I got back all those old eating habits and after losing 130 lbs, I put back on about 50 lbs.

I'm back on track now got a fill and I have a great dr that's been supportive for the whole 13 yrs! I say get a dr that you trust and he or she will guide you with what's right for YOU. If there's nothing else I've learned with bariatric surgery is that EVERY BODY is different. Try not to compare.

And last but not least you were right in saying that the band is something that can be removed. You look pretty young in your photo so I think it's important to make the right decision with all you have to consider.

Best wishes

Deb (replay queen)