Lorna, assuming you're a US citizen, you have access to all civil rights embodied by the US Constitution and all its amendments, including the right of personal expression.
But when you repeatedly say things like the refrain you've been repeating here lately, i.e., "Gastric band and sleeve almost always need revisions of some kind," you're going to continue to get the same response from me, which is ...
Bullshit!
The reason that the sleeve is now done is because when it WAS *merely* the first step in some WLS surgeries, its stand-alone efficacy was realized by surgeons who saw the results it obtained in patients who'd had it.
The specific WLS that patients choose should be a decision that's well informed by consultations with qualified bariatric surgeons based on each patient's situation. The sleeve isn't for everyone. In fact, NONE of the WLS surgeries is ideal for everyone.
Here are some actual facts: Half of ALL WLS patients, no matter which surgery they have undergone, regain at least half of the excess weight they lost. And half of all WLS patients, no matter which surgery they have undergone, maintain at least half of their weight loss. Those are the actual stats, based on long-term research, not your personal anecdotal experience. Both your lapband experience and your sleeve experience did not result in your long-term success. I'm happy you're continuing to pursue a third WLS opportunity for long-term weight loss success.
Of course, you are welcome to continue generalizing your personal experience to predict others' success in any ways you choose.
And I may continue to respond.
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