freespirit63 112 Posted September 13, 2012 I had a lapband in 2009 with a start weight 195. I am now 168 and considering a sleeve. I am going to go to Dr Filipe Garcia at www.bariatrichouse.com. I had some plastic surgery with Dr Cardenas who is sharing a facility with him. I hear a lot of ppl disappointed with lapband. I paid 16000 out of pocket for band and now will be paying about $5000 for this surgery. Anyone in my situation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveconvert 55 Posted September 13, 2012 I paid out of pocket 2006, repair 2009 and converted sept 6 2012-- all out of my pocket as its an exclusion on my insurance. I have no regrets for either ! VS was not an option 6 yrs ago, as soon as it was-- I took it! I'm a week out, BMI 25 at surgery, BMI 23 now-- I would do it again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freespirit63 112 Posted September 13, 2012 I am confused, you had VS yesterday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveconvert 55 Posted September 13, 2012 I has VS last thurs, I'm one week post op today- hopefully my JP drain comes out today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freespirit63 112 Posted September 13, 2012 so y did it as a prevention for gaining weight back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveconvert 55 Posted September 13, 2012 Yes- my band was broken- tubing leakingi- statiscally 90percent will regain once band removed-- I'm not going back- the surgeon offerred conversion- I took the offer as I'm aware I would gain without restriction. 1 freespirit63 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freespirit63 112 Posted September 13, 2012 That's awesome. I should do it too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GatorTime 1 Posted September 15, 2012 I am considering Lapband to Sleeve in Mexico. I was banded in Mexico. The band sux. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted September 16, 2012 I just had my revision done on Monday in Tijuana Mexico with Dr Fernando Garcia. The surgery went smooth, the Dr amazingly skilled and still can't beleive that I no longer have that band. They gave it to me to take home too! My $16,000.00 band!! Do it you won't regret it! 1 freespirit63 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freespirit63 112 Posted September 18, 2012 For those who had lapband to VS with lower BMI what was your pre-op diet and for how long? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freespirit63 112 Posted September 22, 2012 So I can have my band removed and vs done same time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted December 23, 2012 Yes I had my band removed and sleeve performed at the same time. This is definitely the best way. I have lost 62 pounds since September 10th the best thing I could have done for myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abetterme4.2 268 Posted December 23, 2012 Anyone? It depends on if you have any damage at the time. If there is no significant damage, they will go ahead and so it. Some drs may say "no" during pre-op and some drs will begin the removing of the band and see too much damage and have to wait for a period of time before they can. In some rate instances, there can be no "sleeve" due to the damage. The longer it is in, the potential for more damage and complications. If I'm not mistake, search Amazon13, I believe I remember her stating she had band-to-sleeve. Hope this helps.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freespirit63 112 Posted December 23, 2012 Thank tou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
