tjdorsett 2 Posted November 9, 2013 Hello. I'm fairly new here, I've posted a couple times and everyone has been so helpful and kind. I've scheduled my surgery for Nov 26 in TJ Mexico with Dr. Corvala. I had a lap band place in '05 by the same surgeon and had no problems until Oct 2012. I had it replaced with a new band that month and have had nothing but problems since. I'm ready to get it out! I'm excited to be rid off it but very nervous to be sleeved. I never fully lost al. The weight I wanted but I losses some and was happy and maintaining for all those years till the new band (placed here in the US) has caused havoc on my gut! Anyhow, my new adventure begins soon and I'm looking for any encouragement and advice. Anyone having surgery this month who would like to be a buddy would be nice. I am 5'5' 225 lbs, 39 yrs Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted November 9, 2013 Hi, and welcome to the forum. You are in very good hands with Dr. Corvala. I am also a band to sleeve revision, and have been very pleased with the results. My band slipped numerous times, my port flipped and I started having erosion. I couldn't eat anything, even with no fill. You just don't have those kind of issues with the sleeve. Many people have great success with the band, then there are those like us who to look to different solutions. I wish you much luck and look forward to following your progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sissy13 138 Posted November 9, 2013 Hello. I'm fairly new here, I've posted a couple times and everyone has been so helpful and kind. I've scheduled my surgery for Nov 26 in TJ Mexico with Dr. Corvala. I had a lap band place in '05 by the same surgeon and had no problems until Oct 2012. I had it replaced with a new band that month and have had nothing but problems since. I'm ready to get it out! I'm excited to be rid off it but very nervous to be sleeved. I never fully lost al. The weight I wanted but I losses some and was happy and maintaining for all those years till the new band (placed here in the US) has caused havoc on my gut! Anyhow, my new adventure begins soon and I'm looking for any encouragement and advice. Anyone having surgery this month who would like to be a buddy would be nice. I am 5'5' 225 lbs, 39 yrs Thanks Hi I'm scheduled for 11-12-13 @ 9am. I'm excited yet nervous but so ready to begin my journey. I love looking at everyone's posts and seeing pics. I can't wait to share my before and after pics. I am 5'8" 269 lbs started my journey 6 mo ago at 275, 33 yrs old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjdorsett 2 Posted November 9, 2013 Thank you Susan and Sissy. It's so nice to meet people on here that can understand what I'm going through. I love reading all the posts and learning from others experiences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
