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Not the best news from the tests, looks like I may have a eroded band, will not know if Dr. Aceves will be able to do the VSG surgery at the same time. Happy that I chose him as my surgeon tho because he has the experience to make the best decision! Hoping that if there is erosion that its minor and not in the area that will cause a problem. Yall cross your fingers.And Pray. :)

Donnie H

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Prayin' for you! I do think you are in good hands though!

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I'll be praying for you tomorrow!!! I was just there 2 wks ago...Agreed, you are in good hands :)

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Just wondering if you were able to get your sleeve and how you are doing? Please send us an update!!!

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Sad to report that Dr. Aceves was unable to do the revision at the same time. 90% of my band had eroded into the stomach,very bad erosion, Dr Aceves did a great job removing the band and reparing the stomach and said after about 6 months of healing the sleeve will be no problem. I trust his opinion. This guy and his staff are extremely professional.

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Sorry to hear that! Sounds like it was pretty bad, but the good news is you will have a practically virgin stomach for Dr. Aceves to work on (or whomever you choose) when the time comes.

Hang in there!!smile.gif

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Dr. Aceves is so great. You are in the best hands and you'll still be able to get your sleeve. He is one of the best revision surgeons in the world.

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Well I should have came back to this thread to get my answer. I am so sorry to hear that you could not get your revision Donnie. I am here now, hoping that all is well for me to get the revision. You were right about the doctors, staff, and hospital. Everything is great! :D

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If you're gonna do it...do it right. Allow yourself to heal, it wil, be worth the wait. Glad your surgery went well.

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Sorry about not getting your sleeve, but getting the band out is the first step towards making that happen. Speedy healing to you!

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Sad to report that Dr. Aceves was unable to do the revision at the same time. 90% of my band had eroded into the stomach,very bad erosion, Dr Aceves did a great job removing the band and reparing the stomach and said after about 6 months of healing the sleeve will be no problem. I trust his opinion. This guy and his staff are extremely professional.

do you mind telling me how much the charge for band removal and sleeving is with dr Aceves?

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do you mind telling me how much the charge for band removal and sleeving is with dr Aceves?

Just read this sorry. I was quoted 11,200 for removal and sleeve. The charge for removing my band was 4500 and I was reimbursed the difference.

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