Band to sleeve tomorrow!

[freespirit63 112]

Oh that us great news

[steppy1979 4]

I had my band placed January 2009, removed in May 2013. Just had my sleeve procedure 9/16/13, and so far recovery has been easier then when I had my band placed/removed. I am so so glad I did the sleeve!!!!!!

[Laure 7]

I hope you have a quick recovery. Did all of you guys have band removal and sleeve done in the same procedure?

Yes, I had my band removal and sleeve done at the same time - thank goodness! I would not want to go through everything twice.

[reshiapooh96 31]

Good for you! That's the way I would like to do it but my old surgeon makes you wait 6 mos. I have a CT scan scheduled on Tuesday and I really don't know what this new surgeon will suggest when the band is removed. I hope there's not too much damage done my the band and I'm sleeved the same time as the removal. Wish me luck, and please pray for me!

[Mel1976 47]

Good for you! That's the way I would like to do it but my old surgeon makes you wait 6 mos. I have a CT scan scheduled on Tuesday and I really don't know what this new surgeon will suggest when the band is removed. I hope there's not too much damage done my the band and I'm sleeved the same time as the removal. Wish me luck' date=' and please pray for me![/quote']

That stinks they are making you wait 6 months. I have my band removed this coming Friday 9/27 and then in 4 weeks my surgeon is going to do the sleeve surgery. He said he only needs to wait 4-6 weeks. I told him...ok 4 weeks it is.

[Mid West 99]

Good luck - having my band out and sleeve done on 10/10

[freespirit63 112]

I had my band removed in april and just niw I am feeling normal. I can see why 3-6 months wait is good

[reshiapooh96 31]

Mel1976, I don't blame you. Oh well, my CT scan came back negative and my Dr. didn't even mention having the band removed. She feels that I need to increase my Fiber intake. On my next visit I will explain to her that I have the band to help me to lose weight. I'm not doing that anymore, I'm gaining weight. I couldn't lose weight on my own before and I still can't.

[chattykathywlc 3]

Yes, I had my band removal and sleeve done at the same time - thank goodness! I would not want to go through everything twice.

I also had my band removal with sleeve revision the same day. I'm so happy! I am on soft foods now.

Good luck!

[freespirit63 112]

I hear sooo many failures with the band. I cant wait to convert to sleeve

[pickleface 4]

I had my band removed in April after loosing 90 lbs. Since then I have gained back 15. I get my Sleeve on Nov 9.. YAY!!!! I am feeling some people think since I only have 70 lbs to make my goal... that that isn't enough to need to loose to get a Sleeve.. but, I know if I don't do this.. over time I will gain everything back that I have already lost!

[freespirit63 112]

Agrh dint listen to them . I am fighting 40 pounds and getring sleeve because on the band I inly list 15 since 2009

[pickleface 4]

FreeSpirit63, when do you get your sleeve? Mine is still 38 days away.. and it's kind of hard to believe that I am really going to have it done. I have been spending a lot of time on this Forum.. and I love it! So much information!!

[freespirit63 112]

Unfortunately I have to wait til I have money. I spent 15g fir band then could not wait and had tt tl al and Lipo with bbl and then gained wait. All that money and surgeries and now I have to wait fir sleeve before I blow up

[Nibbles 28]

_{I'm having my band removed on October 15th, and having the sleeve at the same time. My doctor did inform me that there was a %5 chance that I could not get the sleeve done at the same time… it would depend on the amount of scar tissues present, which he cannot tell until I am on the table. I am scared to death that I will be the 5%. Fingers crossed. The surgery is two weeks from tomorrow.}