Bndtoslv 292 Posted March 23, 2015 I am doing a 2 step revision. How long and how painful is the removal? Will presenting at a conference one week later be possible? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwaysvegas 702 Posted March 23, 2015 Each of us has a different recovery rate, so you may or may not be up to presenting a week later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSF 264 Posted March 24, 2015 I've read on previous posts that for just the removal recovery was pretty quick. I had a revision in 1 surgery. My recovery was VERY quick. I felt fine by day 2 but took 2 weeks off from work because the surgeon recommended it. I really could have gone back after a week. My boss was prepared to have me work 1/2 days if needed when I returned but I was fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melissa808 5 Posted March 26, 2015 Every patient and every surgeon is different. I had a band, revision of band, band removal and finally the sleeve. Not trying to make u nervous but I had the most pain after removal. The surgeon said it's is because of a large amount of scar tissue that forms around the band and port that needs to be removed. I did go back to work after 3 days but still had pain for a week or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
