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So, no regrets then? My date is 9/12 and I'm already questioning the decision! I had my lapband removed a few years ago, and have been a yo-yo weight wise, so I know I need help. I'm just nervous after not being successful with my first WLS.

Hey There,

I was banded several years ago. I lost around 40 pounds and never moved past that point. My port flipped almost immediately, which made fills a living hell. Ultimately, my band caused a hiatal hernial and I was thrilled to get it out. I was so over getting food stuck and that awful spinning in my chest feeling [emoji37]

Recovery: My surgery was a band to sleeve conversion with hernia fix. I had oodles of scar tissue from the band that was also removed. Immediately following surgery I was in agony from the gas trapped in my chest. But as you know, everyone is different with this. Week one was pretty sore and then got progressively better. [emoji106]

Timeline: Depends on your surgeon. Mine is the leading surgeon on the east coast, so I waited to get him again. It probably took about 6 weeks until I got my procedure.

Insurance: I don't have Cigna. My insurance approved within 2 days of having all required documentation- great experience!

Post Op Diet: Same as the band, but every phase is now 2 weeks instead on one. First week was the hardest for me. You really have to baby your sleeve while it heals. Its much more involved then the band.

Weight Loss: Its been about 3 weeks and Im down 25 pounds.

Recommend?: Totally! Im loving it so far! Totally different experience! [emoji106]

Hey There,

I was banded several years ago. I lost around 40 pounds and never moved past that point. My port flipped almost immediately, which made fills a living hell. Ultimately, my band caused a hiatal hernial and I was thrilled to get it out. I was so over getting food stuck and that awful spinning in my chest feeling [emoji37]

Recovery: My surgery was a band to sleeve conversion with hernia fix. I had oodles of scar tissue from the band that was also removed. Immediately following surgery I was in agony from the gas trapped in my chest. But as you know, everyone is different with this. Week one was pretty sore and then got progressively better. [emoji106]

Timeline: Depends on your surgeon. Mine is the leading surgeon on the east coast, so I waited to get him again. It probably took about 6 weeks until I got my procedure.

Insurance: I don't have Cigna. My insurance approved within 2 days of having all required documentation- great experience!

Post Op Diet: Same as the band, but every phase is now 2 weeks instead on one. First week was the hardest for me. You really have to baby your sleeve while it heals. Its much more involved then the band.

Weight Loss: Its been about 3 weeks and Im down 25 pounds.

Recommend?: Totally! Im loving it so far! Totally different experience! [emoji106]

Hey There,

I was banded several years ago. I lost around 40 pounds and never moved past that point. My port flipped almost immediately, which made fills a living hell. Ultimately, my band caused a hiatal hernial and I was thrilled to get it out. I was so over getting food stuck and that awful spinning in my chest feeling [emoji37]

Recovery: My surgery was a band to sleeve conversion with hernia fix. I had oodles of scar tissue from the band that was also removed. Immediately following surgery I was in agony from the gas trapped in my chest. But as you know, everyone is different with this. Week one was pretty sore and then got progressively better. [emoji106]

Timeline: Depends on your surgeon. Mine is the leading surgeon on the east coast, so I waited to get him again. It probably took about 6 weeks until I got my procedure.

Insurance: I don't have Cigna. My insurance approved within 2 days of having all required documentation- great experience!

Post Op Diet: Same as the band, but every phase is now 2 weeks instead on one. First week was the hardest for me. You really have to baby your sleeve while it heals. Its much more involved then the band.

Weight Loss: Its been about 3 weeks and Im down 25 pounds.

Recommend?: Totally! Im loving it so far! Totally different experience! [emoji106]