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I'm going to jump in here and say my insurance is making me go to (4) once a month primary doctor visits for nutritional counseling before I can move forward with Sleeve after my Band removal March 26th. Psych Eval next month so it won't be until end of July before surgery. Doctor says no pain from staples but some people have nausea. My ex-port site was only pain from surgery, no gas. Is he correct? Does anyone have pain inside at staples?

He said after "You're a big fella" which translates to me he had a little trouble with scaring after 10 yrs and the port needed to be cut out which is the only pain I have. Huge scare on belly. Came out of anesthesia better then ever, I believe not asking for pain meds helped with recovery. I did take them to rest at home after. May start a new thread about pain level after sleeve as in do you feel the stable pain of just incisions.

I have seen many videos of the revision and all do the band removal and sleeve in same surgery. Why is my doctor not doing this? Is he not good enough to do it? The scare tissue removal is just extra time and procedure and to check for hernia. Should I be getting a second opinion? Last visit he never tried a fill or see if it leaked or fluoroscope, just said let's take it out. I just hate to do all the fasting and being put under twice if not needed.

Band removed 3/26. Sleeve to follow. Good to see a fellow Floridian here (TinyBINK). Eating slower is a challenge, I try to eat with someone around which is not easy, It makes me more aware somehow. New learned behavior is just that LEARNED. My band failed because I couldn't learn. Now I believe I can do it, it takes a lot of mental ability to learn something new as we get older.

OMG! So glad it takes 2 surgeries. Band removed @7am today took 90 minutes due to scare tissue etc. Not much gas pain but port site is very sore. Now wait 2 months and Sleeve. Note: Liver strinking diet I lost 20lbs. 393 to 373.

March 26th Band removal, wait two months then Sleeve. The liver shrinking took a few days to get use to but have lost 12lbs, Mostly water I'm guessing. I like the Whey 30g chocolate, the Premier plant based 25g is nasty but doable. I find one meal, protein ,one pork chop, one piece of chicken with some legumes, mozzarella cheese, sardines and romaine lettuce has helped. End of day is great for hunger since not real hungry during the day. It is so incredible how carbs have ruined me. So addicted to them. Now I hope I will never go back to white rice, white potatoes, pasta, or bad breads. From 397 to 385 and I feel it,

Lap Band removal March 26 then wait a few months for Sleeve. I have had 3 surgery's and each time the gas pain is the worst part. I have to roll on my side and walk to get the gas out. Left shoulder pain as well.

Band replaced in 2014 so yes 10yr mark and weight gain and no restriction what so ever at this point. Have 14cc band and supposedly I'm at 6cc. He is very cautious will fills. His bed side matter is great but where I live there are not a lot of experts. May go see my original surgery one hour away as he is now in a big group with lots of experts. I have a suspicion that the tube got punctured at my last fill since it took forever to find the port with the needle. He did mention scare tissue, healing, my history of slips etc. Maybe I'm over thinking it. Thanks so much.

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Can you elaborate on your "My sleeve caused lot's of medical problems) about to have revision from band to sleeve. Thanks

Great information! I will ask again since surgery was delayed for 2 months. I was concerned about certain limitations with other procedures with medications I take and other negative side effects. Back in 2008 I was so opposed to even the band at that time and wanted the least evasive procedure. I will do a little more research and ask, I do have some time due to having 2 procedures, (1) Removal and heal (2) ? sleeve, SADI, GB etc. To be honest if I loss 100lbs I will be so happy and just pray I can keep it off, it's a realistic number and my doctor agrees. Of course we all want to be at ideal weight but to loss 100lbs off my knees would be great. I'm 59 and 6'1 so I can live with that number. Thanks so much.

Banded in 2008 new band 2014 now it's not doing anything so we are going to sleeve. Nervous to say the least, my doctor is great but wants to do 2 surgery's. Removal then wait 2- 3 months and Sleeve. 385lbs in 2008 lost 100lbs first yr then blow it out and removed. Banded again in 2014 only lost 35-40lbs, now 390lbs. I know these are tools but how different will the Sleeve be then the Band. My understanding is that they do cut the part of stomach that sends hungry signal to brain. What should I expect in terms of the feeling between the two?

Lap Band removal March 26 then wait a few months for Sleeve.

Thanks for the response. I saw the doctor and discussed options and will go with Sleeve. 2 surgeries, one to remove the band and heal and 2nd 3 months after for Sleeve. He admitted that some doctors do the surgery all at once but cautioned that scar tissue can be problematic. Think I'll start a new thread about Band to Sleeve. Thanks

I know this is an older post but it was so well done I had to comment. I'm having my POS band removed very soon I hate it. It doesn't work long term etc,, The first band was in 2008 and redone in 2014 since then all weight is back. 380 right now. Question? Why do I read all the bad things here about MGB? stalls, pain, GERD, ulcers, and can never use aspirin again? I chew a baby aspirin every day 83mg for my heart...MGB seems to be the best overall procedure. Thought maybe of the sleeve but heard even worse things about it. I'm confused as to what to do next as the Band has not proven a long-term solution for me. I'm 58 and don't want to go through this again. Also, does the stomach still produce hunger hormone which is removed with the Sleeve? Thanks and great post!

Band in 8/2008,386lbs, removed 2012(blown out)looked like an hourglass he said. Re-banded 2014, 6'1 366lbs. In 2008 with original band lost 100lbs first 18 months, blow out band in 2012 and removed. Reinstalled 2014 and lost 0 lbs, gaining weight. 14cc band and the doctor will not fill past 6.5. This band is not working, why did it work the first time for 18 months and then stop? Is it really all mental like I've been told? I had a major life event(my son's illness) that triggered overeating in 2012. Why can't I control this, get my mind right? Is Sleeve that much better at appetite control? I am scared of failure again! Tell me the pros and cons of the Sleeve, I hear they no longer even do the band. Right now I'm 58 6'1 male 380lbs. Have an appointment with the doctor next month.

Thank you, gives me a lot to think about, things that I have forgotten the first time around. I think I see where my head was in 2008 and using the right tool for success. It's never just one thing, that would and is too easy, life it's like that. I never knew about the metabolism part. Thanks

I would like to know as well,, thinking of removal of Band and going with sleeve.

I had a small piece of chicken for lunch and it went down well,,,but weird thing is I laid down for a nap a few hours later and had reflux,,,,,just gonna wait and see,,,if still acting odd will call doctor Monday,,,,I have to believe that maybe the long period between fills has something to do will with it,,,,,Thank again.

First banned in 8/2008 @ 385 lbs went well, lost 100 lbs,,,,after 4 yrs blow it out with major slip from stress etc,,,,,removed waited and replaced in 2014,,,,,regained of course. Started over and was so scared of another slip I didn't have regular fills. Managed to get down to 350 with only one fill post op. Finally went back and had fill under fluoroscope last month 7/2020 and looked good, filled from 5 to 5.1. Felt no difference so just added 1 cc more Aug 2020 and man I am restricted. I don't remember filling this way after a fill. I drank the water in the office and seems ok but really should have just got .5 cc but wanted some restriction, I feel full all the time and water goes down slow, if I eat soft things it does go down but feels like it's still in the band. It's been 4 days and just now on soft food, yogurt, soups etc... Should I go back or just wait a little longer,,,I just can't remember if it takes a while after a fill to not be belching and slimming all day long. Believe I have the 14 band and think I maxed out at 7 cc yrs ago.

Stress is gone, recently retired and son has left the nest....Mornings are tight,,,hot coffee very slow,,,,it seems that later in day I can force myself to eat a little and do feel better,,,,I guess I just have to wait and see,,,,I had some cheese last night for protein and went down well,,,weird with fluids how it feels suck....never had that better. It's strange I think about food all the time even when not hunger, I have to change my thinking as well....Thx for advice.

I lost 100 lbs first time around. Then slipped my band so bad it had to come out. Was going to go right back in and have it replaced but I wanted a year and gain all the weight back. Since then I have only been back for 2 adjustments, I'm so scared of another slip. I was 385 now at 326 thru diet and exercise. I can eat way too much and know I need an adjustment and have appointment next week. Hopefully I can relearn how to eat just enough and stop,,,,I know I'm not alone when I say it's hard to stop eating a big plate of food when you've been doing it most of your life.... Mind has a big part in weight loss, I am just now seeing how important that is. Good luck all....

I have had a band slip....not a good feeling. Call your doctor, they will most likely tell you to do liquids for few days. Soft stuff after that,,just like after adjustment. I had heart burn real bad and could eat way too much at a time, which is what caused it and from overeating and purging. If you caught it in time and go to clear liquids should be ok,,,, I let mine go and keep eating and eating,,,well it got where it had to be removed. Doctors can fix them if you don't go too long like I did. Then wait for swelling to go away which can be weeks to months and then replace band. When in doubt call your doctor.....

I go to my first post op visit today and hope I can get a fill soon. I feel hungry at night just like before. Eating soups and cottage cheese like crazy. Need a fill so I don't start overeating again. Wish I had a scale here that went over 300 lbs.Anyway, I feel good and hopeful for the future.