Can I get the sleeve at the same time my band is taken out?

[dparonyan 4]

I had my band placed 6/6/06 it had slipped to the middle of my esophagus and was causing heart complications. I was hospitalized 11 days and the drs never thought my band would cause it. After being discharged I asked my dr to send me for an upper GI. Long story short

My wonderful Dr. Removed the band and converted to a sleeve the same day.

Surgery took 3 hours and it was the best decision of my life. My Dr was George Mutafyan in Glendale CA. He's a wonderful surgeon and I'm very happy with my sleeve. No more stuck feeling and heart rate over 125.

[kakaw 33]

I am at goal. I got their with my band - It wasnt healthy though as i was constantly throwing up. I was revised to my sleeve in March by Dr.Aceves. I love my sleeve compared to my band!!

[marfar7 1,533]

Do you have to be a certain weight for band to

Be removed and sleeve done. I have had so many

Complications and pain in the year I have had this band

I am down to 153 but still have 40 to go I want this thing

Out but need to continue my journey

I had this same question. I'm only about 30 lbs from goal (BMI 27) and Medicare wouldn't have paid for it except that my band has a complication. Even if you're at goal weight, if there's a complication, I don't think it matters. Obesity is a lifelong problem - you're not cured once you've made it to goal. I have a whole lifetime to keep it off.

Check out your insurance requirements. They may say the same thing.

And thanks to all who replied. I'm not having the revision done until my Alaskan cruise (in 3 weeks) and my vacation to Ca are over (late June), so my tummy's inflammation should be down by then.

Marci

[bridg29 2]

Marci

Just heard from insurance and since I'm having complications they cover the entire thing

[stefaniwg 172]

Marci

Just heard from insurance and since I'm having complications they cover the entire thing

That's awesome news!

[marfar7 1,533]

Marci

Just heard from insurance and since I'm having complications they cover the entire thing

Great! Good luck to you!

[tlah 40]

Yes I had my lapband removed and sleeve done in the same surgery and did not have a de-fill before surgery. The procedure went fantastic no problems at all.

How did you feel first week my date is may2 any suggestions