Typhanee 0 Posted May 18, 2015 Hello, I've been on her for a few months but haven't really posted much but have read a whole lot. My surgery date is this Thursday May 20th. I'll be getting the gastric sleeve revision. I got banded October 2012 & had little success. Lost about 25#'s initially & then nothing more. I struggled with the band & never truly was able find the 'green spot'. I ended up getting to tight & had a good portion of the saline taken out. My surgeon's 'bedside manner' was horrible & I did not want to go back but I did. I ended up talking to a new younger surgeon & he told me I HAD to stay with the other asshat surgeon. I refused. I continued to struggle with what I believe is port pain or possibly where I'm banded & decided to pursue the sleeve with another Bariatric center. I'm so dang glad I did!!! My insurance denied me TWICE & the waiting game SUCKS but I know it will be worth it in the end. I just got notified last week that I'm APPROVED... Stoked but a ball of nerves!!! Excited for the journey ahead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lexiemia 78 Posted May 18, 2015 I too am having revision from band to sleeve. May 28 is my date. My band was successful for 10 years. I lost 100 pounds. Last year I had a virus and was vomiting. My band slipped. They had to remove all the saline and I have now gained 87 lbs. I am ill with myself for gaining but I guess after being so restricted for so many years I kind of lost it. Good luck and keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted May 18, 2015 @@lexiemia I am near Jacksonville - good luck with the revision. I just had surgery 12 days ago to a sleeve. I contemplated the band for a bit but decided to go with my "gut" - which was the sleeve. No regrets. @@Typhanee wish you the best of luck and hope this time you find your greenspot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhanee 0 Posted May 20, 2015 @Leximia looks like we're in the same boat. You as well keep us posted on your progress!! Be well!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factoryline 1 Posted May 20, 2015 I was banded in December of 2012 and went from 275 to 255. I never got in the "green zone" and constantly suffered from overwhelming pain after I would fly (I travel for work). My surgeon later explained to me that the band tightens after flights due to the cabin pressure. I would be miserable for days... Sometimes longer depending on how much I would fly. I also would vomit and get horrible reflux from my band. In seeing a new surgeon I feel really good about my revision, and am down 12 out of 15 pounds required before surgery. My goal is to be 265 at surgery time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amoreno 31 Posted May 21, 2015 Congratulations, I chose the sleeve because I didn't want anything left inside me - I am assuming that your new Dr will remove it? I bet he/she will be able to tell you what the assault did wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factoryline 1 Posted May 21, 2015 Yes, it's getting removed when I get sleeved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
