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I will be struggling with the fluids, but I think starting the 2 week preop diet on the 24th should help me get ready for it!! It is very good that most of the feedback I have read here and other sites are positive, with very few complications!!

Thanks for the input, and good luck to you!! Mexico should be a great place to recover!!

I have just scheduled my surgery for March 10th. I am very excited but also VERY nervous. I had a lapband for 5 years and lost to goal, but always had issues with things getting stuck, throwing up, and then finally a stomach infection that led to removal. This has been about 6 months ago, and I have gained back almost all of my weight. Until my appointment last week, when I went with the intention of getting another band, I had never even heard of the sleeve, but my Dr. said he thought in the long run I would like it much better, and would have less complications. Just a couple of questions... With the staples, how long are you at risk of leaks? Will the stomach tissue reconnect, or will the staples always be what is holding it together? Has anyone else been from band to sleeve??? How many days on average hospital stay?? I am 1 1/2 hours from my Dr..thought about staying in a nearby hotel the day after release...JUST in case any problems. Any advice would be wonderful.