WvSpanky

Looking for people who have had band to sleeve at West Penn in Pittsburgh Pa. What was your experience like?

Hi Lakegirl48 I had been seeing Dr Marr for a couple years for band stuff original Dr relocated and i started seeing hi long story short had big problems with the band after 6 years and had it removed and converted to sleeve in 1 surgery was in only 2 night had no problems at all. Dr Marr has been straight up with me and always answered all my question made me feel at ease. His PA Julie has been awesome as well.Any questions just ask I live in Weirton Wv

@WvSpanky I was converted from band to sleeve by Dr Marr in same group with Dr Eid I have a friend here in Weirton that saw Dr Eid she has done well I had no problems in on Monday home on Wed.any? send a message be glad to help

@WvSpanky I was converted from band to sleeve by Dr Marr in same group with Dr Eid I have a friend here in Weirton that saw Dr Eid she has done well I had no problems in on Monday home on Wed.any? send a message be glad to help

@MommyT01I used Dr. Marr at West Penn Bariatrics very satisfied

Hello I'm in Weirton Wv but was sleeved in Pittsburgh at West Penn it was revision from band

@@claddagh66 Hi i live in Weirton Wv had band removed converted to sleeve at West Penn 11-16-2015 @@claddagh66 Hi i live in Weirton Wv had band removed converted to sleeve at West Penn 11-16-2015

Hello MommyT01 Had my band revised to sleeve there Nov 16 15 any ? send me a message glad to help if I can I'm in Weirton Wv Are you in Pittsburgh area?

Hi Manda my job is a steamfitter. Wen I told my Dr. the amount of lifting daily he said 6 weeks nothing over 15# first 4 weeks we talked and settled in 5 weeks of. I think 3 or 4 would have been plenty but I had had previous hernia repair 1 year prior so everyone is different good luck Spank

Hey Linda I have had 2 fills Dr. has you lay down they clean port are then has you pick your legs up about 6 inches to make your port easily felt then puts needle into port and pushes the right amount of fill. My 2 fills were less pain than a simple blood test stick. Don't sweat it. I think numbing would be worse than just doing it. Hope your goes as easy as mine. Steve

Hey Erin, My Realize band is 11cc. Ihave had 1 fill of 3cc. I go tommorow for a fill I think? we'll see. I fell restriction on some foods but hardly any on others. I was banded 8-10-09 I'm down 30lbs never been stuck or pb or slimed everything going well but do get hungry. Spank

Hi Fran I was in the same boat. I thought Dr. would chew me out but actually told me don't be surprised if I gained a little more. At the next appt. I had lost the 5 I gained and 2 more. Was banded 8-10-09 had 1 fill of 3cc 9-17 go again 11-12 down 30 today,don't worry it will happen stay the course. Spank

Hi Annette my Dr. wouldn't release me for 6 weeks I begged to go back after 1st fill at 5 weeks he said ok so back to work 9-21. I work construction steamfitter I had a previous hernia repair in 08 so he wouldn't take the chance. I felt ready at 3 weeks the hernia was 4 weeks off.I hope this helps Steve

Hi Annette my Dr. wouldn't release me for 6 weeks I begged to go back after 1st fill at 5 weeks he said ok so back to work 9-21. I work construction steamfitter I had a previous hernia repair in 08 so he wouldn't take the chance. I felt ready at 3 weeks the hernia was 4 weeks off.I hope this helps Steve

Hi Lisa I got my first fill yesterday 3cc in a realize band. My Doc says 2 days liguid and3 days soft after each fill. I was banded 8-10-09 How much fill did you get? Steve

Hi BonMag I to was banded 8-10-09 I get 1st fill 9-17 I like you don't feel much restriction. I haven't had anything stuck do fill up easily. Lost 20 on 2week post-op then gained 6 after soft diet but have stayed there for 2 weeks Dr. says its normal Looking forward to first fill Thursday hang in there good luch Steve

Hello everyone this is my first post,I was banded8-10-09 I lost almost 20lbs on the 2 week post-op diet but have gained about 6lbs back after starting soft diet but will get my first fill this week 9-17 Dr. says don't get excited anybody else have the same problem? Steve

Hi everyone I made this post in introductions that should be here.I lost almost 20lbs on 2week post-op diet but gained about 6 back after starting soft diet. My first fill is this week 9-17 maybe this will get things going. Thanks Steve

Thanks Padanelle I have been very strict maybe I just need the first fill to get started. Thanks Steve