Revising from LapBand to Sleeve
Can you former Banders who have revised, tell me how it has gone? Any problems? Any regrets? do you wish you had chosen a different WLS?
My surgeon says that he needed to revise from Lapband to any other WLS, he would choose the Sleeve.
Lost 271lbs with my LapBand in 22 months! My Band malfunctioned and I gained almost 42lbs and then revised to the Sleeve 9/24/12! I lost another 140 lbs with my Sleeve! Loved the LapBand and Lovin' The Sleeve!
I had my band to sleeve revision on 6/27/12, I don't regret it at all. I had a few rough weeks but other than that its been smooth sailing. I think the toughest part of it for me was the mental aspect of things.. The few bad weeks I had in the beginning was well worth it now though.
Best of luck! I'm wishing you much success with your sleeve.
Realize Band-12.1.08 Revision to VSG-6.27.12
Congrats!
I am 11 weeks out from my Band to RNY revision and couldn't be happier. I am down 48 lbs already and my horrendous reflux is gone!!!!
I have a blog on my profile detailing my experience and I have pics posted that you are welcome to look at if you would like.
My only regret is ever getting the Band; I wish I had gone with RNY 6 years ago but live and learn!
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Good luck with your sleeve revision. There is a new group for us trying to go band to sleeve, those that have and those just thinking about it. It is Band2Sleeve
I am getting my band out on 9/4 and than will start the fight with the insurance for the sleeve.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/Band2Sleeve/
I hope to be with you some day!
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
I had a single surgery for remooval and revision and it was outpatient. No complications. No regrets. I feel better prepared for the lifestyle change having already been a WLS patient.
Two things that are kind of a bummer....
1. No Ibuprophen-per my doc.
2. hairloss
I would agree with your surgeon. It just feels normal, only I can just eat smaller portions, easy.
You will do great and feel great!
Band 5/2006 Revision to VSG 5/2012
Lost 271lbs with my LapBand in 22 months! My Band malfunctioned and I gained almost 42lbs and then revised to the Sleeve 9/24/12! I lost another 140 lbs with my Sleeve! Loved the LapBand and Lovin' The Sleeve!
I hope you are doing well!
Lost 271lbs with my LapBand in 22 months! My Band malfunctioned and I gained almost 42lbs and then revised to the Sleeve 9/24/12! I lost another 140 lbs with my Sleeve! Loved the LapBand and Lovin' The Sleeve!
