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Switch from Lap Band to Gastric Sleeve.

Kyra has been on her weight loss journey for a number of years now. At 283 pounds in 2007, she had lap-band surgery and successfully dropped down to 157 pounds. However, after some discomfort in the years that followed, she made the decision to get the band removed — and subsequently found herself back at 242 pounds within a year.

Not willing to lose this battle, Kyra worked with the team at AtlantiCare and chose to have a gastric sleeve procedure in September 2012. Two years later, she was back at 160 pounds. She says her weight loss has given her a better quality of life. She feels more positive about her health and confident in her clothes.

Reasons for her switch.

Changes after surgery.

Her life with Lap Band.

Her total weight loss.

Outlook on life before surgery.

Weight loss comparison.

Recovery after surgery.