2 different surgeons, 2 different options?

[marfar7 1,533]

Mine was two surgeries... which my surgeon encouraged me to choose, but, he was okay with trying for a single surgery. I had several reasons for choosing two and since I had no complications AND I eliminated all my doubts while waiting for the sleeve - it was totally the right decision for ME. I had the band for 10 years and it needed to GO pronto due to slippage and I just wasn't mentally prepared for the sleeve. 2.5 months later - I was eager to be sleeved. Realizing how crazy strong my appetite was with no band in place - I knew that I had no choice and needed another bariatric surgery. I think that being really sure was one of the things that helped me be successful.

I think there are definately times when it is very clear for medical reasons that it should be 2 surgeries, but I wonder if it is really true that it is safer for most people.

What I have been curious about is are there actual studies that show evidence of higher complications when it is done in a single surgery? I haven't been able to find any.

If you find any studies, please share. I'm interested also. Having my revision at once on July 16th (if my stomach isn't too damaged). Hope I'm making the right decision. I wasn't really offered a choice. My dr just said he was gunna do it that way