band removed but no sleeve BUMMER

[dbernier01 0]

I had my band removed yeserday -- doc gave me 30% chance he could do the sleeve. He said if their were an adhesions, etc he would not do it -- to risky given the top staple line is right where the band is removed.

Well I woke up with no sleeve ---- I am so sad.......:thumbup1:

[mp8btpc 32]

Ah man I'm sorry to hear that will it be a possibility down the road?

[Dansha 16]

I am truly sorry. What are your other options?

Deb

[dbernier01 0]

Options? I will have to wait for the sleeve in 9-12 weeks. I will still get it, it's just the doc could not do it in one surgery. The insurance sent 2 approvals so it's covered (one for removal and one for sleeve).

[mp8btpc 32]

Well then amen! I know it sucks to wait but think about all the wonderful healing that will be done to your tummy in that time. It will be stronger and better for the procedure down the road and it will significantly reduce the complications that you COULD have had if your surgeon wasn't as conservatively attentive.

[mila1013 0]

I had my band removed yeserday -- doc gave me 30% chance he could do the sleeve. He said if their were an adhesions, etc he would not do it -- to risky given the top staple line is right where the band is removed.

Well I woke up with no sleeve ---- I am so sad.......:001_tt1:

i know it stinks and as a band to sleeve it is always a potential for removal and no sleeve. your surgeon is only doing what is best for you, a band to sleeve revision is a 5-10X higher leak rate and esophogeal leaks are very difficult to treat....take you time and heal in the meantime, the adhesions will "soften" somewhat over time, making the subsequent surgery better......it is for your safety.

Mila

[Becca 108]

So sorry! I am happy your are still getting the sleeve. Keep smiling! :scared0: