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i was banded in2003 and went from 217-110 lbs and regained to 157. revision to sleeve on 9/16 and was 157 at time. i am now 135. so far, so good and still losing

i was told by 2 surgeons that they do not cut through the tissue that was banded but they cut around it, creating a pouch up top. i was not told this up front. i was told that when I asked both surgeons.

had my lapband since 2003 and had it removed with sleeve in same procedure 9/16. it all went perfect! No problems. I thought for sure there would be, having lapband for over 10 years

i was told by my doctor that people successfull with the band tend to be successfull with the sleeve. the "cut" is also different with a revision versus a straight sleeve. the surgeon cuts around the scar from the band and not through it, leaving a "pouch" at the top. my surgeon denies this has any effect on weight loss. I had aband to sleeve on 9/16 but still on liquids. I get really full and feel stuffed, if I drink my protein drink a little too fast. So far so good. I like the idea of the sleeve and felt it was 100% of what I needed to be successfull.I don't think it is for everyone. Just weigh your options and good luck.

i am 9 days out and can now sleep on my side. Actually did it at 4 or 5 days out. i feel almost 100% but feeling little weak because of liquid diet. 8 lbs down already, so definitely worth reward!

some of my incisions were same but there two or so new ones.

how are the sept 16th ers doing? i had mine monday and piece of cake so far. i am sort of shocked by how much liquid I can consume though. hope it is not a reflection on amount of food, when I go to solids

i had my revision last monday 9/16 and I must say the absolute worst part is the drive to the hospital! my revision was much easier than the band probably because i did not have much gas in my shoulders, as i did with the band! i was discharged yesterday and taking nothing for pain. i know some people recover differently. the only thing sore is the side where my port was. good luck to you!

premier tastes great! 160 calories for 30 grams ofprotein. both chocolate and vanilla tase really good. my only problem with it is my kids drink it up too, thinking it's chocolate milk. i have only seen it at sams and costco both

did you see Dr. Cribbins? mine is monday! good luck!

let us know how it goes! you will absolutely love him!

things probably changed in four years. i had my band for over 10 yrs now and got down to 110 but it just doesn't work for me with constant port irritation and band slipped, causing weight gain. not sure why you keep having to leave a msg at their office. i never have issue getting through. keep trying and good luck with whoever you may use. i just always put my trust in Dr. Cribbins bc I have seen him over 10 years and i always feel he is doing what is in MY best interest. i am a nurse and super critical of doctors! also Cribbins is doing one step revision for me in two weeks!! good luck!

you can go onto bcbs website and look at what determines medical necessity for certain procedures. Aetna too. research their guideline and copy/ paste in your letter. i am an insurance nurse. believe it or not, if you can mention ways it will save them money in the future too, that will help. if u are adiabetic you can mention that insurance pays so much a year for insulin but if u loose this weight, it will save them money in the future. i would not mention a lawyer because it has no affect on their decision. physicians and nurses with a license to uphold make these decisions based on medical necessity but if written in plan that it's not covered, that's really hard to get denial overturned. Good Luck!

i am sept 16 as well! good luck! if u are looking for a protein drink, "premier" has the best. sold at sams and costco. 30 grams of protein at 160 calories. my small kids drink them too. taste great!

i saw Dr. Cribbins in April and was scheduled the next month for a revision to a sleeve. i put it off until September. they are really quick. no 6 month wait for me. Dr. Cribbins was one of the first in Dallas to do lapband surgery, so he has been doing these for years. i made appt with Dr. Barker and ended up walking out bc his waiting room was so full of people and i really hate the feeling of being a number and not the patient. went and saw Dr. Nicholson who does the two step surgery, which I did not want. stuck with Dr. Cribbins. he is awesome. i actually work with a nurse, who used to be the nurse of Dr. Hamn, ( dr.cribbins partner) and all she could say is how wonderful Dr. Cribbins is.