Band to sleeve tomorrow!

[livelyterry 55]

_{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.}

I had a band to sleeve revision scheduled for last week. He was only able to take the band out...Sleeve surgery is 4 months out. Prepare yourself for waking up without the sleeve.

Because I had no pain or issues with the band for years (had all Fluid taken out years ago), I assumed I would be able to have revision in 1 surgery. Doc warned me also that I had a 50/50 chance and that he would not know until he got inside. Turns out band was fully encapsulated with tissue. He had to do a lot of work removing it and the scar tissue.

So after surgery last Tuesday, I've been going thru this emotional roller coaster. Feeling better today though. Have to look on the bright side of things that I am still a candidate for sleeve. Just gonna take a little more time than I anticipated...

So anyway, I hope it works out for you that you can have it done in 1 surgery....But go in with the thought that you may not wake up with the sleeve...and you will move forward either way.

[reshiapooh96 31]

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!

I have around 50 lbs that I would still like to lose and around 80 lbs per the charts.

[reshiapooh96 31]

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!

I have around 50 lbs that I would still like to lose and around 80 lbs per the charts.

[JewelJ 29]

Well after almost 5 long years of having the band not do a thing but cause problems for me,

Reflux, gaging, weight gain (lost 116, gained 40) and feeling like crap, I am set for tomorrow to have band removed, and sleeved. YAY!

Have lost 9 lbs in the past 6 days from the preop diet.

Not too bad. Have not been hungry, which is a good thing. The shakes help a lot.

So wish me luck, and I will see you on the flip side.

Montie

Well after almost 5 long years of having the band not do a thing but cause problems for me,

Reflux, gaging, weight gain (lost 116, gained 40) and feeling like crap, I am set for tomorrow to have band removed, and sleeved. YAY!

Have lost 9 lbs in the past 6 days from the preop diet.

Not too bad. Have not been hungry, which is a good thing. The shakes help a lot.

So wish me luck, and I will see you on the flip side.

Montie

Dear Montiep..I see you had everything at once. I'm having Band removed on Wed Oct 9th. but I have to wait till Jan to be Sleeved. My Doc wants to wait for new tissue to grow. That is how he does it. I hope you are doing well. I was hoping to see how someone was after Band removed, but you are on to the next thing.. Good Luck...JewelJ

[JewelJ 29]

Well after almost 5 long years of having the band not do a thing but cause problems for me,

Reflux, gaging, weight gain (lost 116, gained 40) and feeling like crap, I am set for tomorrow to have band removed, and sleeved. YAY!

Have lost 9 lbs in the past 6 days from the preop diet.

Not too bad. Have not been hungry, which is a good thing. The shakes help a lot.

So wish me luck, and I will see you on the flip side.

Montie

Well after almost 5 long years of having the band not do a thing but cause problems for me,

Reflux, gaging, weight gain (lost 116, gained 40) and feeling like crap, I am set for tomorrow to have band removed, and sleeved. YAY!

Have lost 9 lbs in the past 6 days from the preop diet.

Not too bad. Have not been hungry, which is a good thing. The shakes help a lot.

So wish me luck, and I will see you on the flip side.

Montie

Dear Montiep..I see you had everything at once. I'm having Band removed on Wed Oct 9th. but I have to wait till Jan to be Sleeved. My Doc wants to wait for new tissue to grow. That is how he does it. I hope you are doing well. I was hoping to see how someone was after Band removed, but you are on to the next thing.. Good Luck...JewelJ

[JewelJ 29]

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

Dear Freespirit63 Did you have your Band Removed..than wait 3 months to have the Sleeve done? This is what I have to do. I"m having my Band Removed on Oct 9th this wed. and i'm scared. It has been with me since 2007 I had only lost mabe 60 lbs.. but just gained 15 this year.. I will have the sleeve done jan 2014 Please write and tell me how you are doing. thanks JewelJ

[JewelJ 29]

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

Dear Freespirit63 Did you have your Band Removed..than wait 3 months to have the Sleeve done? This is what I have to do. I"m having my Band Removed on Oct 9th this wed. and i'm scared. It has been with me since 2007 I had only lost mabe 60 lbs.. but just gained 15 this year.. I will have the sleeve done jan 2014 Please write and tell me how you are doing. thanks JewelJ

[freespirit63 112]

It has been 5 months already fir me. I am not financially able to do it

[mota1981 2]

Im having my band to sleeve done tomorrow! Im super nervous but excited!!

[freespirit63 112]

Mira how are u doing