Pinkgirl1234

A all in one surgery?

Ok!:-)

I think it all comes down to what you feel is best for you.....one thing is sure as day.The band has to go!

Are you kidding me????Yes indeed!!!!I am in!!!!

Wow!I love to hear success...88 pounds!!!Thats sweet!

#10 my insurance didn't cover mine and mine had to be done in 2 surgeries. I had to wait 7 months because the amount of damage the band did to my stomach, it was horrible. I was having upper gi's every month for 4 months and i still had a lot of holes, damage and paralyzation of my stomach. We decided to quit putting me under the stress of coming in for upper gi's every month and decided to wait another 3 months to let it heal and let my body heal. we knew the whole time my insurance wasn't going to cover it and my dr was just being cautious for me. If i would have done it all in one i would have bled to death internally do to the damage and scar tissue of the inside of my stomach. trust me, take the time and let your stomach heal or you will have big problems. i only gained 6 lbs in those 7 months also. i watched what i ate. OMG.This is crazy damage...,what do you mean the insurance company didn't want to pay???What insurance do you have.Also this band leads me to believe that it needs to be taken off the market.Too many of us are having trouble...Its defective. I guess I need to do it in 2 surgeries ...better safe than sorry.

I want a revision from Lapband to sleeve...

Happy Dance!!!Congratulations!!!

Yay!!!Good luck!!!

Good luck!

I need to talk to this dr.3 months???1 month should be enough....I will become the Goodyear blimp between removal and surgery date...ugh...

Indeed.

You can't add Wendy Williams but believe me..,she had something done. By the way she is a foodie

Is it the same for RNY and Sleeve?

What about chocolate?

Just saw the new dr.Requires a 3 month wait after removal.Going for an barium swallow test and X-ray to see if band has slipped.

Need insightful thoughts.A revision is a big deal.Lapband out.....Sleeve or RNY

With all of the issues with the band ,The insurance companies have the nerve of requiring a 34 mo diet. 3-4 month diet

I know...not too happy about anesthesia 2 times.

The sleeve loses its effect after a few years?Really?

The sleeve loses its effect after a few years???

I am disgusted with this band.Went to see a new surgeon and am scheduled for a Barium/X-ray to see if the band has slipped or eroded.He only performs 2 stage procedures.Band removal then a waiting period of 3 months....needless to say I ain't jumping for joy over the wait.Without this awful band I will become the Goodyear Blimp!!It got me thinking,Sleeve or Bypass?Pros and cons.He stated that the Sleeve is irreversible and that the Bypass is complex but more can be done if need be.In essence they are both complex.i understand that I am the driver of my own success but I can't fail again.What are the long term success of the sleeve vs band?Need testimonials and thoughts regarding both procedures.

The Dr. Did state that it is done in 2 surgeries because with the sleeve there are staples and if there is scarring and swelling it can cause complications.With the bypass same deal.I just am nervous of having to go under anesthesia twice.Is there a hospital stay for the initial band removal?

I am a NY girl now living in NJ.When I originally had my lap band I had it done at Lenox Hill it was the pioneer hospital but there are quite a few other hospitals and some great Drs.

Met with a new dr about revision from band to sleeveHe said he only performs 2 part surgeries.Removal wait 3 months the sleeve.Maybe Bypass is for me?