Thinking of band removal and getting sleeve...need advice

[Gauge'sMom 3]

Yes so far but it was a little harder this time just cause of the gas they use to blow up your stomach that pressure hurt.. but walking helped alot

[kaninag 35]

I was wondering how long it would take. I meet with my surgeon on the 23rd. Its not the same one who did my initial band I actually have more confidence in this guy and switched to him after my previous one refused to accept that the band was the reason for my reflux.

[Gauge'sMom 3]

It took my insurance about a month to approve my revision I have anthem blue cross blue shield

[zimazoom 3]

Hi Guys... I was banded in May of 209 at 260lbs. Due to complications my band was removed in February of 2011 at 170lbs. Since then I have gained 40 lbs and currently at 210. My band has been out for 4 years now but I am considering the sleeve as well. I am just confused/concerned with the range of pain/complications after the sleeve. Does anyone know why some suffer more than others? After the lap band I was sore and had bad gas for a while but I was up and back to work within a week.

[bewell 222]

Well, tomorrow is my surgery. It went fast once I decided to go ahead. They will remove the band and I get a sleeve. I have a lot of anxiety but know this is my chance to get my healthy life back and do the things I want at a normal weight. Also want to do things with husband that I can't now. He's been very supportive and wants me back in health. Anyway, trying to keep positive thoughts. Hoping all will go well and I won't have any issue.
Here I go!!! Yikes

[kaninag 35]

Oh yay!! Congrats!! I want to be where you are right now before I chicken out!! Please keep me posted !!!! Are you having to stay in the hospital over night or anything?

[bewell 222]

surgery is tuesday afternoon. 1 or so PM. Then overnight but discharged at 7:30AM! Not even 24 hours for me.

I know there will be some pain. And getting used to a new tool, diff than the band. BUT I CAN DO THIS! (Saying that for me....)

[charlesoakes68 62]

I was banded almost 2 years ago. I've learned that the band just isn't for me. I eat too much and too fast and it's a lifelong habit I just haven't been able to completely shake off. I have a full blown slip and have been living in discomfort/ pain for the past few months. X-ray tomorrow to see if the slip has corrected some after a couple weeks of liquids (I don't think it has). I'm asking them to do a revision to sleeve when I get there. Worried about the cost- I paid cash for lap band and now I don't have the funds for second surgery. Just recently joined blue cross blue shield of Texas so here's hoping insurance can cover some or most of it? Lost 120 with the band and hope I can lose some more and rid myself of the pain and complications with a sleeve revision

[thesuse2000 698]

Hi - I did great with the band at first, but then had a slip, and a revision surgery (just readjusted the band) and still had major issues after the revision and couldn't tolerate a fill. Gained all the weight back. Revised to sleeve in June and am down almost 90 pounds! About 10 less than the lowest I reached with band so far. Hoping to lose some more. My recovery from sleeve surgery wasn't much different from my two prior surgeries. Good luck

[Ann Fielder 19]

My insurance made me get the sleeve out and I have to wait for 3 month for the sleeve. My surgeon stated that he would have backed out due to the scar tissue I had from the band. It was a concern for me to do 2 surgeries but now I am glad. Had mine removed in December, sleeve coming in March ...whoohoo

[Carriejess 27]

Had a band 7 years ago and lost 100lb but regained 45lb due to a slip and two pregnancies my Bmi is now 31. Having a revision on feb 13th and I cannot wait!

[kaninag 35]

Carrie jess are you having removal and sleeve in one surgery?

[kaninag 35]

Keep fingers crossed I go Friday for my consult. I hope it is as easy as it was for me to get the band. I had hardly any trouble with insurance getting it put in now lets hope they'll take it out and revise.