October 24, I had the band removed and the sleeve done. The surgery went very well. The only problem I had was the pain from the removal of the band. I had so much scar tissue around the band. It was the most painful thing I ever experienced!! But after a couple doses of pain meds, I was fine! I was up walking around later that night! I would definitely do it again! I'm down 49 lbs. Good luck to you!! Best decision I made to have the band removed!!