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    Gastric Sleeve Member erinh's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    08/25/2014
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    Default I'm new here...band to sleeve?

    Hello fellow sleeve-ers. I currently have a lap-band and want to pursue getting it removed and getting the sleeve done. Are there others out there who are considering or have done the same? I would love to talk to others out there like me. I'm very nervous about having the sleeve done--afraid that I'll have a bad experience with it too. But this forum has raised my spirits and given me hope. Any feedback would be awesome!!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member chula's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/17/2014
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    Dr. Quinones
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    Jan 2014
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    Default Re: I'm new here...band to sleeve?

    I had my band to sleeve revision in Feb of this year. My only side effect is acid reflux but that is a norm I hear. I got passed it after a month or so. I am fine now. It's totally different than the sleeve that is for sure. But no more getting stuck, throwing up, and all that stuff.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Tifflw86's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Tiffany
    Surgery date
    04/03/2014
    Surgeon
    dietrick
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    Apr 2014
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    Default Re: I'm new here...band to sleeve?

    I had my lap band removed in January(after only losing 30 lbs in 2 years) and had my sleeve done on April 3, 2014. I am 25 days post op and I have lost 21 lbs so far. And I agree with her above, no more getting stuck or throwing up. It is SOOOOOOO much better!!!! I hate the lap band with a passion!!!! Good luck!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Northerner's Avatar
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    Dr Ackroyd
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    Default Re: I'm new here...band to sleeve?

    Hi,
    I had my band removed July 13 after it slipped and became embedded in my stomach.mi had terrible problems with vomiting. I had the sleeve procedure on 22nd April and it already feels great. I am sooo pleased I decided on the sleeve.

    Jess
    Xx



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    Gastric Sleeve Member thenewmetoday's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    joanne
    Surgery date
    04/17/2012
    Surgeon
    almanza
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    Feb 2013
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    Default Re: I'm new here...band to sleeve?

    Band removed sleeved 2012. Reached goal, been there for 1 year, no problems. The sleeve was the total answer for me. Good luck


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Thinme's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Paula
    Surgery date
    04/08/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr Almanza
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
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    Default Re: I'm new here...band to sleeve?

    I'm a band to sleeve had it done on 04/08/14
    Are you having it done in the states or abroad?
    I had it done in Tiajuana Mexico by Dr Almanza
    I feel good and healing well having minor issues tolerating advancing my diet. My be
    I'm drink or eating to fast. I'm slowing it down and seem to be doing a lot better
    It's a lot different having a sleeve than the band. I'm happy I had the surgery. I had my band 12 years
    It was time to change.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member happyrock4680's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    05/09/2014
    Surgeon
    dr Victor liew
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    Apr 2014
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    Default Re: I'm new here...band to sleeve?

    Another band to sleever here. My revision surgery is friday 9th may. Hoping my surgeon is doing both operations same time, i dont want to go through another op
    Hate the band vommitting every meal. For me a fill of .01 to much ,& 1.0 not enough. Very erratic.
    I wanted the sleeve to start with but bowed to pressure from hubby & got band. Now he understands

    Good luck to everyone in this situation



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    Gastric Sleeve Member am2pm06's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    07/01/2014
    Surgeon
    dr almanza
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    May 2014
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    Default Re: I'm new here...band to sleeve?

    I too am have band getting revision late this year I had nothing but problems the last two years with band I have had it 4 years started at 460 went to 285 now back up to 380 I can't wait to get surgery paid off so I can go get it



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