Band removal and sleeve in one surgery or two?

[wordygirl74 45]

Can the band be taken out and the sleeve done in one surgery or are they done separately? I am changing insurance in January and will be scheduling a consult ASAP but the thought crossed my mind tonight so I thought I would ask. Thanks!

[juny 93]

Depends on your surgeon, I've heard it going both ways. Some wait a few months and others have them both done at the same time.

[neekoal 37]

Mine was done together, Dr told me up front it may take a little longer as he had to undo all the band garbage but no need for 2 surgeries. I almost 4 weeks out and I feel like a million bucks. Good luck to you!

[gloriann 43]

My surgeon did both at the same time as well as repair my hernia. I feel great!

[The.new.g 48]

Mine was done in a single procedure. I was warned that it might have to be 2 but my surgeon was able to do it in 1.

[bayareanan 24]

Mine was done in one surgery. They had me take all of the Fluid out of the band 2 weeks before.

[bolivister 5]

I'm doing it one surgery.

[FXDF2008 14]

I had to do mine in two separate procedures more than six months apart, but I also had an eroded band which needed time to heal before proceeding with the next surgery.

[PEvette 297]

I had mines done in one surgery...took him 2 half hours, but he and the surgoen assisting him was able to do it...I'm 7 months out and I feel great!

[HopeFaith 15]

I was banded on 12/21/10, on 12/28/12 the band was removed and the sleeve done. No removal of Fluid prior (finding the port was like 'Marco polo'). I'm two weeks out and getting better everyday. Good Luck!

[SoCalDixieGal 172]

Much depends on if you have complications from the band as well as how long you've had the band. I'm hoping to do mine in one step (had it a bit over 5 years so fingers crossed). I have had the fill removed and have to go on a liquid diet for 2 weeks prior. My dr. says this is to minimize any inflammation in the stomach.

[TexasT 99]

Had mine done in one surgery - band removal/sleeve, hernia repair, gall bladder removal and adhesions taken down.

[asherje 81]

Had mine done 12/10/12 in one surgery