Having Lap-Band to Gastric Sleeve revision

[littlebare 10]

Hi I'm having my band removed on April 7th and getting the sleeve. Anyone out there had the same thing and could tell me what to expect? I've been banded for almost 3 years and am wondering how much more painful it will all be since I'm having more than just the sleeve done. I'm ready for whatever is to come just would like to know what the expect. Thanks!

[NICUnurseTN 3]

I've had my band for 10 years. I'm having a revision to a sleeve. I'm in the pre-op diet stage. I have Cigna and have to do the 89 days. I go back to the surgeon on April 18 to hopefully get a date. I've heard it's a little worse because there is more manipulation of the tissue. Some people have to have repairs to the esophagus, etc. I'm just hoping for no complications. Good luck with your surgery! I'm excited for mine!!

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[bandtosleever512 10]

Im a revision gal. I lost my band 2 years ago. I am scheduled for 4/4. I am excited and since the band Ive gained 60lbs. I am ready more than ever for this sleeve!!!

Good luck we're so close in date!

[littlebare 10]

I hope no complications either. I'm a pharmacy tech and am going back to work after a week. I know when I had my band I did that just fine but I'm worried about this time bc there is so much involved. But I dnt have anyone to cover for me after a week so I dnt know how that's going to go!

Bandtosleever512 let me know how you are feeling after your surgery if you feel up to it.

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[NICUnurseTN 3]

If you have been with your employer for a year or more, you may be eligible for FMLA. That would secure your job until you are able to return to work. Maybe you won't need more than a week. My surgeon told me to plan for 2-3 weeks. I think most people are taking 2 (from the ones I've talked too). Good luck to you both. I'll be watching for posts bandtosleever512 to see how you did.

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[Gurl4god 3]

I had mine done on 2/23! I had the band without liquid for 2 years, it is alittle more complicated cause there removing all the scar tissue the port the band and un sewing it to whatever it got attached too!! Mine was a mess inside. My main complain after surgery was shoulder pain on right side from them moving stomach etc around but by day 5 I was all better slept on couch or recliner for a week and a half proped up couldn't lay flat or on my side. liquid pain meds helped and just sipped on my stuff and did very light stuff everyday I felt better and stronger!!!

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[littlebare 10]

I had mine done on 2/23! I had the band without liquid for 2 years, it is alittle more complicated cause there removing all the scar tissue the port the band and un sewing it to whatever it got attached too!! Mine was a mess inside. My main complain after surgery was shoulder pain on right side from them moving stomach etc around but by day 5 I was all better slept on couch or recliner for a week and a half proped up couldn't lay flat or on my side. Liquid pain meds helped and just sipped on my stuff and did very light stuff everyday I felt better and stronger!!!

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Thanks for the info. Hopefully I'll do as good as you by day 5. Not looking forward to weeks of liquid diet tho but it'll be worth it. I've heard alot of ppl have to sleep propped up. Why is that?

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[Gurl4god 3]

I'm not sure it just hurts to lay flat & they said the left shoulder pains on the same side as stomach and them doing alot of movement in there on that side causes the pain so I'm thinking the pressure laying flat is just too much!! Where my port was other was sore for awhile too but then again I would feel sore there quite a bit ????

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[Gurl4god 3]

The liquid diet is sooo hard my Dr. said 1 month liquids!!

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[susanh14 6]

Have a band since 2007, no weight loss, unable to find the green zone. sleeve scheduled for 5/2 and removal. anxious to see if weight loss occurs???? hoping for no issues at band site???

[Gurl4god 3]

Have a band since 2007, no weight loss, unable to find the green zone. sleeve scheduled for 5/2 and removal. anxious to see if weight loss occurs???? hoping for no issues at band site???

Wow that's a long time without the results I'm sure you were hoping to get. I'm so happy for you to get the sleeve your going to have more results forsure!! Switching to the sleeve was the best thing even though I'm still in the beginning stages seeing weightloss is sooo rewarding!!

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[littlebare 10]

Yes that is a very long time. I'm sorry you didn't get any results. I've gained since removing liquid from my band. But I was so tired of not being able to eat anything without it getting stuck. Gurl4god I bought a recliner yesterday! If I have to sleep upright then dang it I'm gonna be comfortable lol. Talked to my sister in law who had the sleeve and she said she spent nearly 2 weeks in her recliner so I decided that I probably would need one to. Did my pre registration and blood work yesterday so all I'm waiting for now is Thursday to get here.

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[Gurl4god 3]

Woo hoo sounds like your ready!! very exciting!!

Yes it's alot to go through with the band and see little results not to mention having something foreign in your body did kind of bug me too!!

I just hear so many more positive thing a pose to the band ????

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[mbnurse 28]

Im a revision gal. I lost my band 2 years ago. I am scheduled for 4/4. I am excited and since the band Ive gained 60lbs. I am ready more than ever for this sleeve!!!

Good luck we're so close in date!

This sounds exactly like me! I had my band out a little over 2 years ago as it had slipped and I was having terrible reflux all night, every night. Gained back 60 pounds. :-(

Sleeve scheduled for 4/18.

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[eve323 4]

I haven't done it yet but it's the plan

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