How long between surgeries?

[Bino 44]

Just trying to get an estimate ... my surgery coordinator is on vacation so I have to wait to ask her.

I have to have my band removed. And then my doc wants me to heal a bit before doing the sleeve.

How long did yall have to wait inbetween?

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I waited almost 3 months. This seems like surgeons make this decision based on their gut feeling since I have seen no research that indicates the "ideal" waiting time or that it is even better than one surgery.

[NoDramaLlama 38]

I also waited about 3 months, although my doctor only required 8-10 weeks. My wait was longer because of the insurance process.

[devint 162]

Friend from my dr support group had to wait 3 months. For myself, I had my gallbladder out 10 weeks after my sleeve, not quite the same situation as you, but I did feel like I didn't even get a chance to get better before I got cut again. Hopefully after whatever waiting period, you feel strong and healthy to take on the next round of snip snip. Take care of yourself!

[tandi04 8]

Mine is going to do both at the same time. I get a date on the 6th for when. Ins. approved both at the same time.

[bearhugs1975 57]

I am having mine done in one surgery on the 20th. Just went to my pre-op today. The doctor did say that he only does one revision as his only surgery of the day as it can take up to 6 hours as opposed to 40 min for sleeve surgery.

[walkerbf1@gmail.com 0]

My surgeon said I had to wait 3 months. Seems like the standard time. There are stitches that need to come out and the small holes need to heal so that no infection will occur.

[susieq321 31]

Mine was one surgery it took about ninety ninety loggers because of banding scar tissue but so far I am all good.