Anyone Revisions from Lapband to Sleeve.....share your experience!!!
I'm not sure why where I was sleeved would matter. My surgeon and the staff were absolutely amazing and I couldn't ask for better care. He has done hundreds of successful sleeve surgeries with zero leaks. What happened to me and as I now know isn't necessarily that uncommon is that after 6 years with my band and a couple of dialations the top of my stomach was left misshapen and with added scar tissue which makes shaping the perfect sleeve very difficult. I pushed to have my band removed and sleeve done in one surgery because I was self pay and couldn't afford to go in twice though waiting probably could have made a difference if I'd given my stomach time to heal. I felt I knew a lot then, I know a lot more now.
Wow, you raised some really key issues here. The reason why I asked where you were sleeved because just the state alone would have helped me. Knowing that you Dr. did I guess all he or she could do is important for you. But I am have the same thing done in 1 surgery, so you have raised a few concerns. I know that everyone has a different experience so I like to listen with an open mind. So, how much weight have you lost and are you still losing?
I lost 100 lbs with the band. I lost down to 158 while I was doing the post op diet but as soon as I could eat solid foods again I started gaining as I really had no restriction at all with the sleeve. Since then I've yo-yo ed in the 160's until the last few months when the Holidays and getting off track with my exercise routine landed me in the 170's. I'm not sure what can be done so I'm anxious to hear from others. I've read some about being re-sleeved but as I would again be self pay I'm not sure at what point I could do that. I think I would probably be a good candidate as I know that my stomach is much larger than it should be. For now, I'll keep trying to stay on track, I'm ordering some protein shakes and I'm going to give the five day pouch test a try soon.
