Questions
i had lapband in 2009, and ive lost about 80 pounds but thats not all the weight i needed to lose. i still have a way to go. started at 350 and im 280 now, and im pregnant so im not getting anything done anytime soon. but i plan on getting a revision to my surgery after having the baby. but im curious about your views on the Sleeve pros and cons. any help would be apprecaited!
ive tried n gotten fills for my badn etc, and i moved from kansas to washington and my dr here said lapband either works 100% or 35% and that im at the 35% no matter what i do it just hasnt worked for anymore weightloss. like i said im currently pregnant (woohoo) i put it off for a long time hoping id lose more weight but honestly nothing was happeneing so i just stopped putting my life on hold for that. Im planning on a revision surgery and looking into my options. :)
For me, the Sleeve is everything the LapBand wasn't. Number 1, I do not have hunger. I was absolutely STARVING the entire time I had the Band. Number 2, I can eat normal foods in very small quantities (4-6oz max at a meal)...with the Band I could eat excessive amounts of certain things. Number 3, I feel in control...with the Band, I felt helpless and like a failure...I threw up all the time. The Sleeve is the best thing I have ever done for myself-I lost 35lbs with the Band over 3 yrs. When I had it removed, I regained the 35 plus 15. I had my Sleeve 12/5/11 and have lost 88 lbs! I feel amazing, have energy and feel hopeful. Congratulations on your pregnancy and good luck on your journey-you will find what works for you