My3angels031703

Hi! I've had my band for 12 years and it's time to say goodbye. I'm waiting for a date for surgery, but was just informed today that this revision sometimes can not be done in one surgery. I did not know this. I was slightly disappointed.. my surgeon said he discussed this, but I don't recall. I thought I was almost there. The thought of me possibly waking up with no band and no sleeve is freaking me out. Then to wait months before being able to have the sleeve done!! What's the norm? What's the chances it can be done in one surgery? Anyone? And how did it go?

Sara, i feel your pain. As much as I prayed I would come out with removal and sleeve done in one surgery, it didnt happen. My Endoscopy only showed inflamation, but my doctor removed my band and closed me up. He felt it was too high risk and that my stomach needs to heal. So im bandless and im waiting till july to have GS surgery. My insurance is covering both, but in my case.... that still leaves me with a 50 % co-insurance for 2 surgeries. It is what it is.. better safe than sorry. Best of luck to you.

Hi!!!! How are you feeling? So it's done?? It's out!! please tell me how it went. And possibly luck the next couple of months.

HI! I am scheduled for same. NOT because my band has slipped, just because it doesn't work! But, I have A Lot of weight to lose. my surgeon is not sure of the condition of my stomach from be banded for 12 years so it may be two surgeries. I tooo am stressing out because we have a big family trip planned 4 weeks after anticipated sleeve date. I personally think I would put the sleeve off till after the trip. I don't know that we will feel well enough at 4 and 5 weeks out. In addition, we would still be in puree, soft stage. And I think it's too close to Fly. These doctors aren't GOD. THEY will tell you what they want. Do what you feel is right for you and your family. Can you put off the sleeve procedure till after you return? When you say you don't have a lot of weight to lose, what are we talking 20, 30, 50? Can you just remove the band and not have the sleeve, maybe see how it goes on your own first (try WW)? THEN take it from there. Someone gave me this advise when I couldn't find the answers and it makes sense for me. The Doctor's are telling me when, and how. I plan on telling them what works.best for me and my family. I'm scheduled to remove my band March 16... from there... I'm not sure.. Good luck. Keep us posted.

That's awesome! I'm freaking out... the thought of my band being gone after our 12 year love/ hate relationship. I go in to remove band...and if my stomach is in good condition, possibly get sleeve same time. After 12 years of abusing my band I feel like there has to be a lot of scar tissue, but who knows. My doctor just informed me that it matters be 2 separate surgeries. ?

Thank you Heather. I HAVE A DATE (3/16)!! I was told the same...I just wish they had explained that sooner... before I got excited! I rather be safe than sorry...so.we shall see. How.are you feeling? What can I expect going from band to sleeve?