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SLEEVED 5/27/15

Which one? I was BANDED twice. 1st 12/22/10 2nd 2/11/14. The first one slipped & was placed too low (as per Doctor). The second one worked fine for 1/2 year then I wasn't able to tolerate the fills........ NOW!!!!!!! As a SLEEVER ( 8days post-op) I'm finding my way. Still swollen but I can say this, my liquids flow freely without coming back up when I had that darn BAND. I know I've made the right decision. Best of Luck to all & stay Blessed

Band removed & Sleeve done 5/27/14. Mind you I was first Banded in 2010 then Band replaced in 2014. I had success in the beginning with the Band, then the slips & not being able to tolerate food. Also the Band is not a FOREVER thing in which is not told in the beginning. I work in the medical field & 3 Nurses that had the Band for 7 plus years revised to sleeve & the Scar tissue from the band had started attaching to the Liver. My scar tissue wasn't bad at all being that I just had it replaced in 2014. I'm in the healing process but thanking GOD everyday that I not only maintained, but that I'm making it through day by day. Much success to each of you.

I did not have a drainage tube & I'm fine. Revised 5/27/15.

Band removed & Sleeve done 5/27/15. Mind you I was first Banded in 2010 then Band replaced in 2014. I had success in the beginning with the Band, then the slips & not being able to tolerate food. Also the Band is not a FOREVER thing in which is not told in the beginning. I work in the medical field & 3 Nurses that had the Band for 7 plus years revised to sleeve & the Scar tissue from the band had started attaching to the Liver. My scar tissue wasn't bad at all being that I just had it replaced in 2014. I'm in the healing process but thanking GOD everyday that I not only maintained, but that I'm making it through day by day. Much success to each of you.

I was Band removal & Sleeved same day. 5/27/15. Ins UNHC/OXFORD wouldn't pay at one hospital & my Surgeon made them qualify me to another hospital. I'm in the healing process but thanking God that part is over. Good luck

Sorry. About the typo with the year. Sleeve done 5/27/2015

Correction. Revision to Sleeve 5/27/15

Band removed & Sleeve done 5/27/14. Mind you I was first Banded in 2010 then Band replaced in 2014. I had success in the beginning with the Band, then the slips & not being able to tolerate food. Also the Band is not a FOREVER thing in which is not told in the beginning. I work in the medical field & 3 Nurses that had the Band for 7 plus years revised to sleeve & the Scar tissue from the band had started attaching to the Liver. My scar tissue wasn't bad at all being that I just had it replaced in 2014. I'm in the healing process but thanking GOD everyday that I not only maintained, but that I'm making it through day by day. Much success to each of you. Correction 5/27/15 revision

i didn't have a Pre-Op diet other than clear liquids day before. I've been Banded twice & being Sleeved 5/27/15. BMI is 28. My body just stopped tolerating fills. Can't wait to be Sleeved.

. . I have United Healthcare//Oxford & got approved for revision (band to sleeve) BMI is 28. Surgery is May 27th. Got approved in 8days!!!! Yeaaah Boyyyyyyy!!!!!

. I have United Healthcare//Oxford & got approved for revision (band to sleeve) BMI is 28. Surgery is May 27th. Got approved in 8days!!!! Yeaaah Boyyyyyyy!!!!!

i also have United Healthcare thru Oxford & got approved the same day.

how are you doing with the Sleeve?? I had my EGD yesterday & my Doctor said everything looked good & he will proceed with Band removable to SLEEVE. I will get my surgery date when I go see him on the 11th. WOOT!! WOOT! I feel like dancing. Yeah Boy!!!! LolI'm doing great, lost 29 lbs. I wish I had the sleeve first instead of the band!my sleeve date is May 27th. Band to sleeve FINALLY

AMEN!!! Keep the Faith & Good Luck

me too! Just clear liquids day before. My surgery (revision) date is May 27th. "Band to Sleeve"

YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROC THE NEW YOU!!!!!!!!! as long as your Doctor is still an active part of your well-being & you are comfortable...... That's what's important.

exactly

WOOT WOOT !!!!!! Congratulations & good luck.

. I've been Banded twice & revising to the Sleeve in a few weeks.

how are you doing with the Sleeve?? I had my EGD yesterday & my Doctor said everything looked good & he will proceed with Band removable to SLEEVE. I will get my surgery date when I go see him on the 11th. WOOT!! WOOT! I feel like dancing. Yeah Boy!!!! Lol

exactly!!!!

you do NOT have to share that. Just put in for PTO or Vac time. Anyone ask where you going just say you don't know yet or its personal. Good luck with everything.

Hi just curious if anyone has had Surgery in Orange County or Dutchess County NY?

oh well, I guess not????