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If you currently have reflux I would not get the sleeve. To many times folks are having to revise again to the bypass due to GERD/reflux. I had no fill in my band for a few years, but when I was revised my surgeon said scar tissue had encased my band. That was causing my band to tighten on its own. Making it hard to eat dense proteins without it getting stuck.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
I personally would not go with the sleeve after having the band. The sleeve is a great surgery if it is a first time WLS, but when it comes to going from band to sleeve I have seen numerous times folks had to revise to the bypass due to excessive acid causing GERD/reflux etc. You do not want to stay on a PPI for the rest of your life.
I myself wanted to get the sleeve when I was going for my band removal, but after years of dealing with the heartburn/reflux from the band I ended up not being a good candidate after going to my surgeons seminar. Went with the bypass and woke up heartburn free. Also, when I was having my band removed and revising to the bypass my surgeon found damage done to the top of my stomach due to the band.
For me the band to bypass has been great.
I noticed you are in RI. Can I ask who your surgeon is? I had my revision done in RI and my surgeon was Dr. Pohl.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
I'm getting my band out after getting it placed in 2006. I get it out October 16th. Then in January I am being converted to the sleeve. I too have received no fills in the last few years but sometimes gets stuc****asionally. The weird thing out of all of it when they did my x-rays and fluoroscopy, which is different from a barium swallow, it shows that my band is still in a great position but I'm suffer from reflux which has qualified me for the removal.
I met my surgeon this week and gearing up for a revision. I have the band, it's been pretty much useless since I had my twins 7 years ago. I still get occasional stuck episodes, sliming, etc., even though it's empty.
I will have an upper GI done next week to see if it has caused esophageal damage. If it hasn't, sleeve is an option. If it has, he will recommend RNY.
I've always thought I would definitely want the sleeve, but I'm half expecting him to find damage and tell me RNY is my only option. RNY just makes me nervous with potential complications. Anyone regret going from band to RNY? Or regret band to sleeve?
I thought I'd post an update since I met with my surgeon. He does revisions in one surgery (phew!). I am getting an upper GI test done next week. The results of that will decide whether I can do the sleeve or if bypass is the best option. We'll see how much esophageal damage has done by this piece of junk. But, it sounds like once I get all of the appointments done, I should be good to go in around January! EEK!
I am having a revision from lap band to RNY in three weeks. I'm nervous about the recovery time. I'm only telling a few family members and only taking one week off for surgery. My surgery is on a Wednesday, and I'll be back at work the following Wednesday.
I know everyone's healing is different. What was your recovery like the first week?
Well that's kind of what I was reading about this so called pouch reset diet. It's basically starting over from when you first had the surgery and doing what you were doing or eating and drinking in the very beginning and then slowly introducing healthy foods and small portions again. Same thing like you said with drinking as well. I don't really eat sugar as it is and I don't drink so that's not an issue. I think it's my portion sizes. I was going to try that then see about a revision but from what I'm hearing I won't be able to get one unless there is something wrong. My insurance may not cover that.
it is not necessary to go back to the beginning ,like right after surgery,with liquids. Many find themselves hungry on liquids only and start eating off plan.
Go straight to dense protein,beef,chicken,fish,eggs etc. limit carbs as severely as possible.
Yes i agree with the vitamins and the labs. I will definately look out for complications and adress them right away.
Thanks
S
Thank you for your input. I apologize i thought you had written psychological what you wrote was physiological . I have a great sense of humor and although i misunderstood i was not offended . Thanks again for writting back.
