Two questions..... I am having my band removed as well....it has not worked for me......my Dr recommends as well to wait between surgeries . I hope my feeling is wrong , but the real reason isn't a money reason for the dr.? ( two surgeries, more money?) or does your stomach really need time to heal before the sleeve? Also, I am hoping not to gain weight after my band is removed...I have not had a fill and have no fill in over a year. Is it due to increased hunger or a physical type reason ?