dbernier01

I had my band removed yeserday -- doc gave me 30% chance he could do the sleeve. He said if their were an adhesions, etc he would not do it -- to risky given the top staple line is right where the band is removed. Well I woke up with no sleeve ---- I am so sad.......:thumbup1:

Options? I will have to wait for the sleeve in 9-12 weeks. I will still get it, it's just the doc could not do it in one surgery. The insurance sent 2 approvals so it's covered (one for removal and one for sleeve).

yeah!!! best wishes and good luck -- keep us posted

re: mesh..... I would expect the reason is that the top part of the sleeve which as the most risk for leaks is in that area. And that is where the band is/was.... so take out the band and it's now red, inflamed, and torn (due to the adhesions, etc). donna - banded 7/07, removed 9/10, sleeve planned 11/10

I so wanted him to push forward -- told him I'd be one of his 30% chance of patients that could get the sleeve in same surgery -- but if a band removal should only take 1 yr and mine took 2-3 that confirms the adhesions, scar tissue, etc -- I worry for those who 10 yrs from now get band removed, doc's will have to cut off that part of the stomach to get it out. I am so glad I did this now and did not wait.

I had my band removed yeserday -- doc gave me 30% chance he could do the sleeve. He said if their were an adhesions, etc he would not do it -- to risky given the top staple line is right where the band is removed. Well I woke up with no sleeve ---- I am so sad.......:thumbup1: I will call his office this week and book the sleeve for 9-12 weeks out......

I had my band removed yesterday -- but it was a no go on the sleeve -- so I'll be back in 9-12 weeks for that .....Big time BUMMER..

thanks for the update, I've been thinking of you. Hope you get to go home soon!

you liked it with just water? wow it must taste good. all the other powers I've tried I have to mix with milk, add a banana or peanut butter anything to cover the taste

how does it taste? I see them mix it up in their water on the TV show

I heard the same stats from my doc -- because of that he wants to do my revision in 2 surgeries -- band out then wait 9-12 weeks for the sleeve --- bummer

I was going to ask my doc if I could keep my band..... that little bugger was a blessing and a curse and I want to keep my eye on him :-)

I hear ya! I have suffered for 3 yrs with a full band and no restriction -- then pain started -- it's a blessing and a curse. I am getting a revision next month

:scared0:Seems that's what he like to do - plus he's consulted with his peers and they advised this also. Where the band is - is the location for the greatest chance of leaks -- from 3% to 20% chance of a leak if I have the revision in one surgery so band out - then wait 9-12 weeks for next surgery --- aaaarrrrggghhhhh I want to be safe so I'll deal - but my Fluid has been out of my band since Thursday and I've been starving - and NO it's not head hunger it's pit of the stomach I am hungry going to be sick feeling I have not had in 3 yrs

did the 50 pds come off? I had my band unfilled in Jan and started getting it filled again in Mar -- still by July it did not have alot of fill -- and for that I had an extra 25pds -- so now I am with an empty band again - and that sick to your stomach have to eat feeling worries me. this sucks

I guess even with a band that could not provide the restriction it needed - It was controlling hunger by the food hitting the nerve on the top of the stomach that shuts off the hunger. that plus the discomfort that stopped me from eating. Now I am so hungry - like a 24/7 pit of stomach hunger. I hate that:thumbdown:

true -- however, I will get an endoscopy so the doc can see the insides - but even thought I am a starving loon and so want to start my weight loss again, it's better then dying becasue of a revision gone bad. so my doc is conservative - rather have that then the other.

I now have to have the band and sleeve in 2 surgeries -- so not happy

:scared0:the last one was 18 months ago and I had a tiny pouch (all was normal). I Just looked at CD of todays Upper GI and I have a big weird shaped one - sorta like an enlarged upper pouch where my esophogus used to be? Plus with a 3.5 cc fill in a 4cc band the barium went thru very fast and the doc made me keep drinking as if I was guzzeling a shake. anyway - I have letter from my PCP and I wrote a letter to Aetna and I have my band doc appt on thursday where we'll discuss the situation. this will be a long week! donna - banded since 7/07 and looked for a revision to the sleeve

I spoke to the doc's insurance person last Tuesday - so assuming she sent in my information by Wednesday - I was approved on Friday -- and she called me this morning! 3 days = surreal. 1st available surgery date is Aug 31st -- however I am scheduled to go to a conference (in Vegas) the week of 9/13-15 -- is that doable??? (not worried about not being able to eat, as I can back my Protein drinks and instant Soup.) OR should I ask for a date after the conference? WOW Donna Metro DC area Banded 7/07 and soon to be Sleeved !!

I am revising from band to sleeve in Sept. my advice = write a heartfelt letter with details on how under your last insurance you got the band and have been compliant with it and did your best - but the band failed you.. I'd even post other ins. companies policy statements on revision. Then ask ever so humbly that they pay to have the band removed and while the doc is "in there removing the band" that he revises your stomach to the sleeve - then quote all the great things about the sleeve. I'd also write a letter for you to give to your PCP or other doc for him to state the (1) removing the band and (2) revision to VSG is medically necessary.

hi - I have a 9/21 date - but plan to call on monday and take the 9/7 date if it's still open. I am a revision from band to vsg - and have 100 pds to loose

I just got approved for my revision -- 1st available surgery date is Aug 31st -- however I am scheduled to go to a conference (in Vegas) the week of 9/13-15 -- is that doable??? (not worried about not being able to eat, as I can back my Protein drinks and instant Soup.) OR should I ask for a date after the conference?

I just got approved for my revison (band to vsg) 1st available surgery date is Aug 31st -- however I am scheduled to go to a conference (in Vegas) the week of 9/13-15 -- is that doable??? (not worried about not being able to eat, as I can back my Protein drinks and instant Soup.) OR should I ask for a date after the conference? I assume by 2 weeks out I can eat soup? shakes? I can pack my protien power....... yes it's in vegas, but for me (a single mom of 3 kids) I use these once a yr conferecnes for my much needed R&R - as in sleep in a bed by myself

I too am in the buy skim milk habbit -- based on the 10,001 diets I've been on over the years. But in reality - I did not get "fat" because I drank too much whole or 2% milk. So I don't drink it unless it's mixed in ceral or a protein shake -- and I think I would drink more if it was whole or 2% -- becasue in all my 30+ yrs of dieting I've never gotten used to skim milk. So thanks for starting this post - I am going to buy me some good non-skim milk today and drink it!!