Saw a new surgeon today and I've decided to move forward with a revision to the sleeve. My band does indeed have a leak, although I knew that already. Had the rest of the liquid removed and I was amazed at how much better I felt. I didn't realize I was that uncomfortable until it was all gone. I'm ready to get his stupid thing out. My port site hurts quite a bit. I just hope and pray there isn't too much damage to my insides from this foreign object. I had a sonogram and floroscopy today and there were no glaring issues. No pouch or esophogeal stretching.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to have the sleeve before the end of the year, but January will be here before I know it. I am scheduled for an EGD on January 4th. Hopefully everything looks good and I can proceed from there. Hoping insurance will pay for the revision, but I'm prepared to pay cash if I have to. So ready to get on with my life.

I was a cash pay band to sleeve revision. Best thing I have ever done. Good luck, look forward to hearing some good news! ~kris

Thank your for your comments. If you don't mind me asking, what was your cash price? Just want to get an idea of what something like that costs. How long ago were you sleeved?