Total newbie here. Six years ago, I had a Lap-band, and my unethical surgeon maxed out the Band in only three visits. Needless to say, I've gone over three years unable to eat solid food. On December 14th, if everything looks good when my (wonderful) new surgeon goes in, I'll have my Band removed, and a VSG done. There's too much osteoporosis in my family to even consider a by-pass. I'll be mostly lurking, trying to pick up information. Any advice is more than welcome.

Hi on Dec 10 I am having my band removed and having the sleeve. I had my band on for 15 yrs and have hated it every since. I don't know if i'm more excited of getting the band removed or having the sleeve. I am very scared that something will go wrong and they can't do the sleeve, do you fear the same thing. I don't know if my band has slipped or if I have a large hernia from the band. I am just hopeing the band has just slipped. I am having my surgery in Mexico, so I haven't met my surgeon yet. I have heard good things tho and that he has done more of the band to sleeve than any other dr in the usa and canada. Good luck with your surgery.

Chrissy, I am scared that they won't be able to do the sleeve, that they'll just yank the Band, and I'll turn into the Goodyear blimp before they can do the revision. Good luck with your surgery, too. I'm looking forward to hearing how your procedure went.