Lap Bander With Appt. About Getting Sleeve On Friday!

[SharonRHughes 7]

Have had my Lap Band for 10 years. I have never had a decent fill. Always too tight or too loose. I have Optum Heal and almost at my deductible. Anyone have luck with them? Pretty sure my doc will do the sleeve. Do they take out band and do sleeve in one surgery? Any advice?

Sharon

[thedogsmommy 16]

My doctor removed my lap band and had me heal for 2 months. I am getting sleeve on Tuesday.Can't wait. But I have heard of a lot of people getting band removed and sleeve done at the same time. Good luck to ya.

[mrscastillo 32]

I had the band removed and sleeve done last Tuesday... I am SOOOOOOO happy

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I also have had my lapband for 5 years and am going to have it removed and sleeved in the same surgery. This seems to be very common. Unless you have stomach complications there is no reason to "heal" first. I think you are making the right decision............You would probably have to get it removed at some point anyway, get the most bang for your buck and get sleeved!!

[choc_thicktothin 37]

I wish you luck as well. I hope that everything goes well. My doctor said it will be his intention to remove my band and then proceed with the sleeve but he will not know for certain until he open me up. I would love to have on surgery but if I have to wait then I will. This is a better time than ever to practice patience. Please keep me posted if you ended up with one surgery after 10 years of having the band. Thanks