Hi, I am new to the group. I currently have the lapband and will be revised by Dr Fontana in Norfolk. I have heard that sometimes the Dr can not remove the band and do the sleeve at the same time due to the amount of the scar tissue on your stomach caused by the band. Is this true? also can they see how much scar tissue you have when you do the barium swallow?

Hello tee, welcome to VST!!

I am a past revision from over a year ago now. I am so blessed to have this second chance!!! You will be as well, I'm very sure of that.

To answer your questions, yes - it is very possible you may need to have two surgeries. It is for your best interest and safest to do so if needed. I didn't need to do two seperate surgeries, and I'm very glad for that. However, if i did, I certainly would do it.

I don't believe they can see scar tissue during a barium swallow, though I'm not exactly sure. I would imagine that there could be some tell tale signs of it but to actually see it I believe they would need to do a scope, or to simply find it upon surgery.

Good luck to you!!! Keep us updated on how you're doing.

Thank you for the encouraging words. I'am so ready to have this surgery. I actually wish that I had the sleeve instead of the band. I will definitely

Keep you posted and picking your brain with question. (lol)