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How much can you eat? - I have had the band for six years. I can eat quite a bit. I was at a seminar yesterday and they said banders should eat 3 oz. protein and a few oz. of veggies and be satisfied. I...

So excited... - My gastroenterologist said she approved of the sleeve and would get that surgery if she needed WLS. She did say something strange though. She said my doctor should have requeste...

BMI 34 - Hello. I have a BMI of 34. I weigh 219 and am 5'8.5. I have the lap band but am considering the sleeve. Would you recommend having the surgery? My only issue right now is high bloo...

Did anyone check with their gastroenterologist bef - I want the surgery but I want to make sure I am making an informed decision.

Can you tell me things you wish they told you abou - What are some of the things people could have told you about the sleeve that surprised you? Good or bad. Another words what words of wisdom do you wish you had before the surger...

Last summer wearing pants... - 92 degrees in NJ today. I hope this is the last summer I am wearing pants on a hot day. I hope my revision gets approved.

Band emptied today - I have been going back and forth about a revision. I had a slight fill .5 about a month ago and have had nothing but problems. It is hard to think about getting a new band when ...

Why the Sleeve vs. RNY? - I really want to know why you choose the sleeve instead of RNY or the lap band. I have never been so conflicted in my life about anything. This is such a hard decision. At least...

Lap band revision to RNY - Hello. I was told by my surgeon that my lap band is failing me. I gained 50 lbs. in three years. During that time I had a leak which was fixed and now I have a hiatus hernia. Th...

Anyone sorry they had VSG? - I am spending hours a day researching VSG. I was just wondering if anyone was sorry they had the surgery? Has anyone had major complications?

Could I do DS at a 34 BMI? - My doctor has suggested a band to VGS revision. The more I hear about DS the more I like it as an option. Can someone get it with a lower BMI? There just doesn't seem to be enou...

What to do? - I am back on the boards again. I now have a small hernia and they have recommended having the band replaced and going for a sleeve revision. I have gained 50 lbs. that now puts ...

Has anyone had band out, hernia fixed and sleeve d - My doctor wants to repair my hernia, take the band out and sleeve me the same day. Although for weight gain issues I am glad I will not be without a tool I am freaked out about ...

Hernia, Lap band to VGS all in one day? - Has anyone had a hernia repaired, lap band removed and VGS all in one day. I have a very low tolerance for pain and this is really making me scared. Anyone else do it all in one...

BMI - My BMI is 34. I am hoping on having revision surgery from the band. Has anyone had surgery approved with this BMI? I have high blood pressure and back problems. I did have sleep ap...

How hard is recovery from RNY surgery? - My doctor has suggested revision surgery from lap band to the sleeve. After doing research I have decided I would prefer RNY surgery. Now with that said how long is the surgery?...

How much can you eat? Really! - My band had a leak and I gained 25 lbs. However prior to my leak I could eat quite a bit. For example if I went out to eat I could eat most of my salad and 1/2 of my dinner. Is thi...

Second Surgery on Tuesday... - Hello. I am getting a new band Tuesday. My old band has a leak so it is back to the drawing board. How long are you out of commission for? I think I was down for about a week. Anyo...

Lap Band Leak - Well, I just found out today that I need a new band put in. I had been gaining weight and my son asked me one day, "mom do you stilly have a lap band". It suddenly occured to me th...

Lap Band Leak... - So, I just came back from the doctor and he says I have a leak. They are going to take my old lap band out and put in a new one. The funny thing is that they are not requiring me t...

Slip without pain? - I have had my band for five years. For the last six months I have really had no restriction. I went to the doctor after six months and had gained ten pounds. Since then (six weeks ...