long time bander...revision to sleeve
I tend to agree that even though you've accomplished so much with the band, that with 160 lbs to go, you could benefit from the edge of the altered metabolism of the RNY or DS. I think the complexity of the revision is a combination of damage the band has done to you over the years combined with the skills of the surgeon. If your surgeon isn't confident - find one who is! He may not be as experienced with revisions as another surgeon may be.
Valerie
DS 2005
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I know from reading here that revisions can have a little more difficult time losing but it doesn't seem to be too bad, just a little slower. I agree the DS would be the best choice but the sleeve may well work too. The band is notorious for not working after awhile and causing a great deal of damage. The difficulty of the surgery depends on how much damage the band has caused already. I do know several people who have revised from band to sleeve who have done very well and lost all they were hoping to. I think determination has far more to do with success than whether it is a revision. Good luck to you.