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  1.    swoman2 reacted to a post in a topic: Band to sleeve in one procedure
  2. Anyone have to have a drainage tube for awhile after surgery.I did and it is for a week.I go back and get it out on Wednesday,but I was wondering if anyone else had one and if it is still draining what happens.Do they take it out?
  3. I had my revision done on June 24th and I am feeling great for the most part.I also had to get my gallbladder out so that was alittle more pain but not too bad.My question is-I also had to have a drainage tube put in,has anyone else had to do this an if so how long.Mine is in for a week getting it out on Wednesday,but I waswoindering if I am still draining what happens then? Has this happened to anyone in there procedure,Please share! Thank you
  4. Hello everyone-I am new to this also and have a few questions,I just had my band removed and had the sleeve done at the same time,I had to have a drainage tube put in for a week,Has anyone else had to have this done ? If so what happens if you are still draining when you go back to get it out?Please share if you know anything about this procedure.Thank you!!!
  5. Hello everyone-I just went through the band to sleeve.Did anyone have to have a drainage tube?If so how did it work out for you,I go back on Wednesday and I am hoping they take it out,but what I am still draining?Has this happened to anyone? Please share,Thank you!!
  6.    lisaluvsgreys reacted to a post in a topic: Band to sleeve in one procedure
  7. Did you have it done in one procedure? How long did it take to get done?I was told about 2hrs maybe alittle longer.
  8. My surgery is on Wednesday, I am having my gallbladder out and my band to a sleeve.Very nervous,wish me luck and lots of prayers please.Did I mention I hate needles!!! Any advice?How was it for you?I am from Syracuse NY and so nervous!!!!!! Thank you
  9. I also need my gallbladder out and want the revision at the same time.I hope it can be done.Has anyone had all this surgery done in one surgery?If so how was the recovery for you?
  10. I have to go tomorrow for a ultra sound,my doctor says I have gull stones.I was also banded in 2008,and now I am thinking about the sleeve.I have a small leak in my band and need something else done.If I need my gallbladder out I would like the band fixed or removed and sleeve done at the same time.Dr.says it shouldn't be a problem unless alot of scar tissue.Very Very nervous-Any infro on this and also does anyone know about insurance with the revision?I have Pomco for my insurance now,Has anyone else used Pomco for the revision?Any infro about anything to do with the revision,recovery,ins,or just overall info would be helpful.Thank you!!!
  11. How is your recovery going?What should I expect for a daily recovery?
  12. Thank you for the info,I am actually looking for a guy who has had it also,my husband is thinking about it as well.Is your guy friend able to talk about it on here and give us some info about what he went through and how he doing now with every day life?
  13. Does anyone know of any men that has had the sleeve? My husband is very interested but would like to get some info and some questions answered before he makes a final decision.Any info out there?? Thank you
  14. I have been reading your post,Thank you for the info.I also might go from the band to the sleeve.I am very nervous about this,could you please tell me more about the surgery- how long did it take? Etc. Any infro would be helpful.. Thank you!!

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