rockdutchess82 2 Posted January 22, 2013 Has anyone did the Lap Band or sleeve with doctor Riley interested in the sleeve surgery as I know he has performed lots of lap bands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrisp0407 13 Posted January 22, 2013 Dr. Riley did my lap band on 12/12/12. He is a wonderful doctor!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockdutchess82 2 Posted January 23, 2013 Dr. Riley did my lap band on 12/12/12. He is a wonderful doctor!! Did you ever consider the sleeve? How are you liking your lap band? I'm still deciding between lap band and sleeve but have not decided but doctor Riley will be my doctor? How long were you out after surgery From the anesthesia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Instyle98 240 Posted January 24, 2013 He did my lap-band surgery 12/31. I liked him. They get you up and moving pretty quick after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrisp0407 13 Posted January 24, 2013 I didn't consider the sleeve. The lap band was the best choice for me. Dr. Reilly is very easy to talk to so discuss both options with him. Due to insurance coverage, my surgery was at West Houston Hospital instead of the True Results office. Everyone there was great!! I was up and walking within an hour of getting out of recovery. Everything is going good. I still feel like I can eat a lot but only allow myself to eat 1 cup of food. I go Monday for my second fill. Hopefully, I will get to the green zone soon. Keep me posted on your decision. 2 rockdutchess82 and Instyle98 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Instyle98 240 Posted January 24, 2013 I wasn't sure which I wanted at first. The True Results people discouraged me from getting the sleeve. I went with the band because it's not permanent and if I have problems, it can be removed and it's a less traumatic surgery since they aren't removing anything. I don't even know if my insurance covers that type of surgery. If I were to consider something like that I would probably look more at Lap-Band with Plication rather than the sleeve. I'm newly banded and so far, so good. I guess you would really need to hear from folks that are a couple years out from having their surgery to be able to make a fair decision. 1 rockdutchess82 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrisp0407 13 Posted January 24, 2013 Instyle98 - I'm with you. Definitely a less tramatic surgery. I had surgery on a Wednesday and was back at work on Monday. I also like the fact that it can be adjusted long-term. For example, 4 years down the road if it's necessary, I can go in and have a fill/unfill. I hadn't heard about plication until I joined this website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaztay 0 Posted January 25, 2013 Dr. Riley did my lap band on 12/12/12. He is a wonderful doctor!! Hello Dr.Riley is my doc I get the band on Monday January 28. I'm really scared of being in alot of pain. Was your pain severe and would u like to be my lapband buddy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kittyforet 50 Posted January 25, 2013 I used him for my Lap band. Nice guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockdutchess82 2 Posted January 25, 2013 I wasn't sure which I wanted at first. The True Results people discouraged me from getting the sleeve. I went with the band because it's not permanent and if I have problems' date=' it can be removed and it's a less traumatic surgery since they aren't removing anything. I don't even know if my insurance covers that type of surgery. If I were to consider something like that I would probably look more at Lap-Band with Plication rather than the sleeve. I'm newly banded and so far, so good. I guess you would really need to hear from folks that are a couple years out from having their surgery to be able to make a fair decision.[/quote'] They discouraged me as well I'm wondering why if the offer both? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrisp0407 13 Posted January 26, 2013 Hello Dr.Riley is my doc I get the band on Monday January 28. I'm really scared of being in alot of pain. Was your pain severe and would u like to be my lapband buddy? No need to be scared. The only pain I really had was gas. My actual incisions never hurt. After two days, I didn't even take the pain medicine. I'm still new to this but would like to have a lapband buddy. My email is jcrisp0407@yahoo.com. 1 fashionstylist reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockdutchess82 2 Posted January 28, 2013 You all how much Weight have you lost with the band so far?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie638 98 Posted January 28, 2013 Ive only been banded for two days. But with my pre op diet and everything. Ive lost 20lbs woot woot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fashionstylist 458 Posted January 31, 2013 No need to be scared. The only pain I really had was gas. My actual incisions never hurt. After two days' date=' I didn't even take the pain medicine. I'm still new to this but would like to have a lapband buddy. My email is jcrisp0407@yahoo.com.[/quote'] Hey jpcrisp, I'm in Houston and I'm looking for a doctor. I need to make my appt for a consult. I've never had surgery and I'm terrified... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fashionstylist 458 Posted January 31, 2013 Ive only been banded for two days. But with my pre op diet and everything. Ive lost 20lbs woot woot! wow!!! 20 lbs is great! Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites