Angel61393

Hi....no surgery date yet. I have to go to dietician class abd pulmonologist first hoping end of Nov or early Dec.

Congrats on your approval. It took me quite a while to get mine but it just came in today. I actually went thru 2 appeals and we ended up submitting a new case. I was banded in 2010 and lost probably about 35lbs from my surgery date only. I started vomiting constantly and the doctor couldn't figure would why because he said I had the perfect fill. He would take stuff out and it still happened. I finally took more and more out....not I am totally delated which of course brought the weight back fast. I originally wanted the sleeve but now I am thinking to go to the RNY. I was told people that have the lapband which is restrictive don't lose as well with the sleeve. I was also told there is more of a chance of leaks with the sleeve in the revision because of the scar tissue and then there is the acid reflux issue. I have a couple friends that originally had the RNY and love it. I would love to know more about how the recovery went.. Again congrats on your approval!!!! Made my day too!

Hi...I recently got approved for my lapband to sleeve revision. I was having constant vomiting issues as well as poor weight loss with the band. Unfortunately because of someone being out on maternity leave at work I have to wait until Oct-Nov to get my surgery. My doctor took out about 3 cc's from the band to stop the vomiting. Since then I've gained at least 8lbs so I am trying to work out more to keep from gaining any more before the surgery. It is hard because now I have no restriction and hungry more. I was wondering about the scar tissue. The doctor mentioned that the surgery carried more risks because of the scar tissue that they might have to work around. He also said there is a chance of leakage? Has anyone ever had this problem with the revision? How was the recovery? How long were you off work? I am planning on 2 weeks. With the lapband I was only off for one...actually I was ok after a few days. I am reading the forums and they are so helpful. I am a little nervous about the scar tissue but so excited to get the band out and get the sleeve done. Any advice or your stories are welcome...it helps so much to hear from people that have been through it. Thanks Cherie

Hi Amy Oh wow really? 6 weeks! I am hoping it won't be that long. Fortunately I have the ability to work from home too but I am hoping to get back sooner. I have the approval but I am stuck waiting because of work. Are you nervous about the surgery? I am a little but can't wait at the same time. I have been trying to do a lot of research on this. Thanks! Cherie