trudyjo 22 Posted March 30, 2014 I've talked with my doctor about this, but I'm curious what everyone's experiences have been... How long did your band to sleeve conversion surgery take? Did the dr. do anything else like a hernia repair or gallbladder removal? Right now, I'm just scheduled for conversion, but I know more can happen once the dr. gets in there and pokes around. I just want my family to be prepared for the amount of time I might be in the OR. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sklemz 2 Posted March 30, 2014 I just had my surgery 3 days ago. My bypass took three hours do to existing hernias which made it a more complicated procedure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Domika03 309 Posted March 30, 2014 Two hours (give or take), band removal to sleeve revision. Thankfully, no complications!! 1 msfitn2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AuntieLala83 81 Posted March 30, 2014 I've talked with my doctor about this, but I'm curious what everyone's experiences have been... How long did your band to sleeve conversion surgery take? Did the dr. do anything else like a hernia repair or gallbladder removal? Right now, I'm just scheduled for conversion, but I know more can happen once the dr. gets in there and pokes around. I just want my family to be prepared for the amount of time I might be in the OR. Thanks My surgery took about 2.5 hours... Band to sleeve and hiatal hernia repair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Laughing Cat 54 Posted March 30, 2014 My revision, band removal and VGS, took 2 hours 1 msfitn2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carriebeth 4 Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) My conversion from band to sleeve was 4 hours. There was no hernia but I had scar tissue covering the entire abdominal cavity--top of the ribcage to the bladder. Edited April 1, 2014 by carriebeth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cassiecarson 7 Posted April 2, 2014 What was your recovery like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trudyjo 22 Posted April 2, 2014 HI Cassiecarson, I'm not sure if you are asking me or another poster.... My surgery is scheduled for Monday, 4/7. I'll let you know after its done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AuntieLala83 81 Posted April 2, 2014 What was your recovery like? My recovery was exactly the same as with Lapband except my biggest incision hurt a little more with the hernia repair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msfitn2014 248 Posted April 14, 2014 I had my surgery 4-9-2014 and they removed my band and did the sleeve they rolled me back at 9am when I woke up it was 145pm. Im not sure if it took 2 hours and I was in recovery for 1 hr and 45 min or not, but the dr said if I didn't have a lot of scar tissue It would only be a 2hr surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
