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Recovery from Band Removal vs. Sleeve Surgery?
LSF replied to Bndtoslv's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Re: the bad habits. I was doing really well with the band until I had a fill that was too tight. That was the beginning of the slider food phase that lasted me 2.5 years until I had my revision this past February. Now that I'm on a new path AGAIN- I'm praying that I don't slip back. The only thing I do know is that I won't be going in for an adjustment for the sleeve so there is no reason for me to go back to slider foods. -
I was a revision from the lap-band, so the questions I had would probably be different from yours. Dr. Barker was very good with explaining exactly what the surgery was once I started telling him I didn't like the band (gave it a good 3.5 yrs). I know Dr. Kim and Dr. Davidson have great reviews from others on this site for other DFW area docs. One doc I can tell you to steer clear of though is Dr. Glenn Ihde. New to WLS and very dishonest. You'll want to know how long the doc thinks your post-op recovery will take, how often you should get labs taken to check that you're getting all the nutrients you need, if they have a support group (if you think you'd need it - Dr. Barker has one I know), what their schedule is regarding your post-op diet (how long on Clear Liquids, mushies, etc.), what his complication rate is, how many sleeves has he done, stuff like that. Good luck on finding the right doc for you!
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Got my denial letter from BCBS today :(
unshackled replied to Kami63's topic in Insurance & Financing
I am a band to revision patient. I'm in Chicago , I had band in 2008. I lost fifty pound but had complications. Bcbs said as long as the dr felt I needed it to be removed they will approve it. I had the surgery at one time. No denial and no records needed form the other hospital . I hope it works out well for you. -
6th monthly PCP appointment.....Done
RAAinNH replied to TBodmer71's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good Morning.... I'm having revision surgery from Lapband to Sleeve at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Originally, I was going to have my surgery in Manchester but do to the band removal I was referred to Lebanon. My surgery is set for July 26th and I have started my pre-op diet. Enjoy bike week! I hope the rain holds back! Tomorrow looks like it's going to be nice. -
OK, So I'm on my way to RNY land, believe or not passed the pscyh eval and on my way to surgery 6/11/09 for my revision. Will I be the only RNYer in Lap Band Land??? Nancy
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Ok i have just been worried that i pushed it. I know my dr told me to eat till im full so that i can get as much nutrition from my food as possible and inwas afraid maybe i was just advancing too fast. I know people can stretch their sleeves and wind up needing revisions and i dont want that to happen i just wanna make sure im doing it right. Thanks everyone.
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I had that after my gall bladder removal. Got a little better each day. HW- 273 Lapband SW- 258 (5/5/17) Revision SW- CW- 251 GW- 140
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Band or Sleeve? So confused :(
leliwhoaoh replied to ready?set.go's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I made my consultation with my surgeon, I was convinced that I wanted the band. However, after doing some research and really thinking about it, I decided against the band and went for the sleeve instead. Here's why: I don't feel comfortable having a foreign object in my body, it kind of freaks me out. I also don't want to have to get a saline injection through a port every time I need an adjustment, that means extra doctor's visits, more commuting to his office (which isn't terribly close to me to begin with, plus I don't drive). I'm also not a fan of the complications of the band (slipping, erosion, etc). Like you, I've also seen the revision from band to sleeve stories too, and that also played a factor in my decision process. The sleeve has it's complications too, but given my personal weight loss story and overall journey, I feel I would personally benefit more from the sleeve, you see, I'm always hungry lol. And with the part of the stomach that is being removed (where the hunger hormone is), my constant hunger (physical hunger, not the retched head hunger) shouldn't be a problem. Also, given my history with what I eat, my doctors office recommended the sleeve. Although they would of done the band had I chosen too. I've never had surgery and never been put to sleep for any procedure, and I am a bit scared but I feel good about my decision to sleeve and not band. I've thought about it for months and have done my research and feel like I understand the pro's and con's of both procedures. The sleeve just seemed like a better choice for ME. This is not to say that there's anything wrong with the band though! I think that you just really need to read up on both procedures some more, read success stories and some not so successful ones, read about the pro's and con's to both, and be realistic about how each one can personally benefit you and what you are comfortable with. At the end of the day, it'll be your choice, and I'm sure you'll make the best choice for YOU! Hope this helped -
5 Months Banded . . . now looking elsewhere
TexasT replied to ButterflyBandita??'s topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
All I can say is that life is 1000x easier with the sleeve, and I can't recommend it enough. I had my band for almost 4yrs and only lost weight the first 4 months after I had it. Then it was just "working" to get restriction without being too tight and not being able to eat at all. SO frustrating!!! Having the sleeve takes all the "work" out of it. You just eat healthy foods in smaller quantities, you have less hunger, and you lose weight. I'm finally at my goal weight so I'm eating whatever carbs I want so I that I don't lose any more. With the band there were so many fresh fruits and veggies that just wouldn't "go down", now I can eat them and I love it! I know if you've only had the band a short time you might want to try a little longer to make it work. But there are many people that regret taking so long to get revised, so if you can do the VSG I whole-heartedly believe you'll be much happier. -
5 Months Banded . . . now looking elsewhere
Frankie replied to ButterflyBandita??'s topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Butterfly - there are a number of folks on here who have had the band to sleeve revision. I am sure one of them will chime in. I have just had the sleeve and have had no problems at all and am losing great. The one thing that I do know from reading posts is that you want to have someone who has lots of experience with doing revisions since they are harder. I do know that Dr Aceves is supposed to have experience with revisions. Good luck. Frankie VSG 3/22/10 -
I wanted to say good luck. My time line is different since I was a revision so I didn't have to go thru everything. I had my surgery in 6/18 out of south San Fran kaiser. On 4/29 my dr and I said it was time for revision he gave me 3 days in June and I picked the 18 th and I was in.
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The malnutrition says with you for life that's why there is such a dedication to vitamin supplements. At least that's what my surgeon says. Also, being currently banded seeking revision, there are not enough long term studies for the band. Best success documented is RNY. But it is a difficult decision to make and knowledge is power.
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Having my revision today! ????
BladeFox replied to newstartme's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I wonder about mine as well because I seemed to have plateaued too early in the game. I have slowed down too much and don't seem to have much restriction. I mean I still get sick at times but it is because of oils that are hidden in foods that I eat and not because I overeat. How did you determine there was a problem? What did the other doctor have you do to that helped them realize that your pouch was too big? I would love to know and ask that you inbox me to discuss. Good luck on your revision! -
$17,000 Bill for Revision Surgery
LJBravado posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
That's the bill I got from the hospital and surgeons for moving my band back into place after a slip. I had been too tight for months and threw up WAY too often. My insurance will not pay a dime. I'm going to have to fight like hell and hope that I can at least negotiate with the hospital and doctors. Please, learn from my very expensive, dangerous mistake. Wow, I just realized my second bandiversary was Monday. Yeah!! One other word to those considering this, in my opinion, even if it cost $60,000, I'd do it again a thousand times. It's still worth it. Much success, Laura D. 243/145/140 DOB 10/1/05 Dr. Kuri -
I had a lap band for 11 years had it taken out October 1 I’m now scheduled for a sleeve on February 5 I have been told that it is a much slower weight loss after a revision I would like to hear from people who have had this revision and let me know your outcome See ya lighter
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Having had my band and port removed, the thing I would watch for is a hernia. I developed a hernia from the port site, and had a second surgery to fix it, and its back. I am revising to bypass, so once my weight goes down, the surgeon will repair the hernia, hopefully for the last time! Hope you are feeling well!
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I'm new here - but have been banded four years
Sunta replied to MuffinBirdie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I wish Mae would post more often! Did she get her revision??? -
To bypass or not to bypass...
Myaiku_Kuraitani replied to Fi72's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Basically what LifeChangesLori said. I'm four months post-op Gastric Bypass. I'm not a surgeon or anything but I'd say go for Bypass. I did it because I thought the benefits outweighed the benefits of the sleeve and I needed the extra help with portion control. I did it because I only wanted to go through one surgery and not have to risk coming back for a revision. Never had experience with the lapband. This was the first surgery. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 172 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX -
I'm new, surgery date 1/27/13...
Idlewood4 replied to 521Diva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Lovely momma, I'm a revision too. I found the sleeve surgery much easier than my band and the port revisions I had. It was also easier than the band removal. The post and pre diet was not easy, but it does give some great results. -
@Red Robin I was a band to bypass revision as well. My surgeon refused to do the band to sleeve because of increased risk of staple line issues across the scar tissue caused by the band. I'm glad I decided to go bypass over sleeve, because when my surgeon went to remove my band, it was totally encapsulated in scar tissue, they wouldn't have been able to proceed with the sleeve if I was going that way anyway. Now, my surgeon did refuse, but she said there were others in her group that would do it and she offered to send me to them if I wanted to proceed with the band to sleeve revision. I trusted her judgement and it paid off. Either way, congrats on deciding to continue your journey! Good luck and Stay Strong!
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At four months post tummy tuck the scar is VERY visible and most definitely more problematic than my tummy was (I had the TT for reconstructive purposes and to prevent further herniation after big abdominal surgeries, I had a pretty flat stomach anyway). But I had an awful twisted keloid scar that needed to be revised and when the colour has left my TT scar, it will not be a real problem. Its hidden in a bikini bottom. I truy dont know how you have a tumy tuck with almost no noticeable scars - its hip to hip! But it is a very flat, neat scar that when it loses it purple/red colouring will not be terribly ugly. And it would certainly be preferable to hanging flesh. I think if you're pale, you often scar better than olive skins - their scars tend to get that dark brown pigment. Us pale people get the red/purple colour that fades away to white. My lapband scars are totally white now.
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The sleeve is a thousand times easier than the band. You know, the first time I ever ate solids with a sleeve I was shocked, I thought, "DAMN! So this is what restriction feels like!" No barfing, stoma spewing, gagging, getting stuck, sliming, foaming, none of it. I'm noticing on the boards that band to sleeve folks don't have much of a learning curve. Newbies are shocked that I've had food issues and I realized it is because I already did the learning curve with the band. Get a sleeve, it's so much easier. Does your insurance cover revisions? If so, really document all the issues you have had. Take time to think through esophageal problems. Do you have any? Banding is pretty rough on your esophagus, I'm still having problems but without the band it is getting better. Esophageal problems would be a good reason for ins to pay for a revision if WLS is covered.
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Got my denial letter from BCBS today :(
Purplrose323 replied to Kami63's topic in Insurance & Financing
Hi there! Sorry you are having to deal with all the insurance bull ish! I'm also a revision candidate. I was supposed to have my band removed tomorrow with an endoscopy but I have a cold so was rescheduled to June 19th. My doctor does not do all in one revision surgery. That being said I also have BCBS of NY, not sure which BCBS you have and I'm scared to death they will deny sleeve. Apparently my insurance also treats you like you are starting at square 1 and never had a 1st surgery to begin with. My doc told me that bc my BMI is 35 and I have a comorbidity they should cover it. I lost weight with the band but have gained a lot back as I was either a forced bulimic or I felt like there was no restriction. I was banded in September of 2004. I wish you the best of luck and pray your surgery is approved! -
50 Something Mentor Or Buddy In Fairfield County Ct
ryandouglasmartone replied to NDN_RN's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello, I am scheduled with Dr. Neil Floch on August 27th for a band to sleeve revision!!!! -
You are a great inspiration for those of us who are waiting (me personally for a revision), 70lb in 6 months seems fantastic - and just think of how toned and beautiful your body will be with the running. Congratulations! Glenda
