I am just curious how many people had to wait to have their VSG revision done during a second operation. I am worried that once the surgeon gets "in there" it will be an "ut oh" situation where I will have to have revision done at a later time. I am self pay... so that would really not bode well.

I had my band for 4 years and my Doctor did my revision in one surgery. It wasn't easy on me, but I am glad now that I didn't have to go thru it again. I am also self pay.

Good luck,

Jeri

Here's what I had done in one surgery: band removed, VSG, gall bladder removed, adhesions removed, hiatal hernia repaired. So it CAN be done.

I had my lapband removed, hernia repaired, and the sleeve done all at once. I think what you need to do is really question your doctor. An experienced revision specialist should be able to do it all at once. I had a pretty bad lapband with every complication there could be and they still were able to do it at one time. Good luck! I wish the best for you. I feel 100% better after getting my band out!

Thanks for the replies... my current surgeon has not done any LapBand to VSG revisions. He has done several revision surgeries, just not that one in particular. I have contemplated going to Dr Aceves... but am still researching. I have an upper GI scheduled on the 31st. MY surgeon and I will discus it more once the results come in.

Here's what I had done in one surgery: band removed, VSG, gall bladder removed, adhesions removed, hiatal hernia repaired. So it CAN be done.

I am going to have the band removed, gall bladder and sleeve all in the same surgery. Out of curiosity, how long did it take to do your surgery?

Cathy

I am going to have the band removed, gall bladder and sleeve all in the same surgery. Out of curiosity, how long did it take to do your surgery?

Cathy

I don't really remember since I was asleep (ha!), but my hubby said the actual surgery took about an hour.

I don't really remember since I was asleep (ha!), but my hubby said the actual surgery took about an hour.

good. I had fears of 4 or 5 hours. I just don't want to be asleep under anesthesia that long. Happy New Year!

Thanks for the replies... my current surgeon has not done any LapBand to VSG revisions. He has done several revision surgeries, just not that one in particular. I have contemplated going to Dr Aceves... but am still researching. I have an upper GI scheduled on the 31st. MY surgeon and I will discus it more once the results come in.

Please make sure you ask your doctor lots of questions. The revision from the lapband to the sleeve is one of the most risky for leaks. In my research, unexperienced doctors sometimes would take the band out and then have the patient have a second surgery for the sleeve. I just want the best for you. I was so thankful to have my revision done at once. One recovery is way better than two. Good luck and let me know if I can help you in any way!