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@Mhy12784 I had my band placed during an open procedure as well. I have had approximately 15 abdominal surgeries and when he did my band he said the adhesions are like cement blocks. When they removed my band the surgeon and his team need two hours for them to release the adhesion srom stomach and liver. I am complicated case surgeon will try laparoscopic but is not too optimistic. Dr. Cobourn has done thousands of surgeries, I trust him with my life.

I am having gastric sleeve done Oct. 3rd. Previously had band, so many complications, leaking, tube breakage, tubing enstrngking bowel, on and on. Band was removed with open surgery vs. Laparoscopic and sleeve the same. I hav many many adhesions! Any experience with open surgery? Thanks

I am high risk so Dr. C. Is actually doing in the hospital on Oct 3 but have heard good things about Centric Health.

Thanks RiaRia I have so much scar tissue it is an issue. I appreciate your kind words!

@RiaRia I was banded in 2006 had five surgeries because of band complications had it removed in May 2015. Sleeve Oct 3 happy nervous scared excited. Lots of adhesions so all were done open. What about you?

Thanks @Sosewsue61

@Rainbow_Warrior why no coffee?

How is pre-op Diet going? Mine is strict three shakes a day! Have lost 12 pounds in first four days!

Yes started pre-op diet yesterday, consists of three shakes a day. 250 calories of low-glycemic vegetables and that is all!

My pre-op diet is three shakes, no fruit, nothing and up to 250 calories of nonglycemic vegetables. One day down 13 to go!

I am having mine done on Oct 3 at Smart Shape with Dr. C.

Oct 3rd