Hi all-My name is Tad. I live in Orange County, Ca. In July, 2007, I had my lap band surgery. I have lost over 160 pounds! However, I have had some complications and will be having conversion surgery to a gastric sleeve January 23, 2013. There is no erosion, so conversion will take place in one surgery. Just wanted to hear the experiences of others. Tad

lost over 160 pounds! However - having conversion surgery to a gastric sleeve January 23, 2013.

Tad

Welcome

160 lbs down - 25 lbs til goal - congrats on your amazing weight loss

many people who had the lapband gained weight back - glad that didn't happen to you - you will be so happy with your sleeve

you will hear wonderful stories from sleevers - "maybe" a couple of valid "problems" from others - but you know risks that come with any surgeries

IMO - good, good & more good is the only word to be associated with the sleeve

i'm continueing to enjoy my new life with the sleeve - losing diabetes/insulin-high blood pressure meds, sleep apnea et al

one year surgiversary - joining century club, - and GOAL!!!

you will love your sleeve!! you know how to deal with the eating, drinking et al - so your conversion should be a piece of cake

your new sleeve will help you lose your final weight, then lead to continued success in your future

best of luck

happy new year

I also converted from Lapland to sleeve I'm almost 2 months out.. I had issues with my port and never had proper restriction with the band. I really like my sleeve I have a feeling you will too. Who's your doctor I see your local

I also converted from Lapland to sleeve I'm almost 2 months out.. I had issues with my port and never had proper restriction with the band. I really like my sleeve I have a feeling you will too. Who's your doctor I see your local

Hi - I had my lap band with Blue Cross / St. Joseph's Bariatric. I now have Kaiser. Dr. Edward Mun will be performing the surgery in Jan. They have a bariatric surgical center in Harbor City.

Tad

Welcome

160 lbs down - 25 lbs til goal - congrats on your amazing weight loss

many people who had the lapband gained weight back - glad that didn't happen to you - you will be so happy with your sleeve

you will hear wonderful stories from sleevers - "maybe" a couple of valid "problems" from others - but you know risks that come with any surgeries

IMO - good, good & more good is the only word to be associated with the sleeve

i'm continueing to enjoy my new life with the sleeve - losing diabetes/insulin-high blood pressure meds, sleep apnea et al

one year surgiversary - joining century club, - and GOAL!!!

you will love your sleeve!! you know how to deal with the eating, drinking et al - so your conversion should be a piece of cake

your new sleeve will help you lose your final weight, then lead to continued success in your future

best of luck

happy new year

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. The more I speak to people who have the sleeve the more I find out how successful the procedure is for most. Thanks!

I will be 16 weeks out on Monday. It was the best decision to have the revision I could have made. You will thoroughly love it too!! Best wishes!!

Happy New Year!!

I will be 16 weeks out on Monday. It was the best decision to have the revision I could have made. You will thoroughly love it too!! Best wishes!!

Happy New Year!!

Thank you for the kind words. Congratulations on your weight loss. I am so looking forward to my conversion. I have been successful with the band, but believe the sleeve will lead to a lifetime of health!

Hi Tad!

My surgery is the 10th! I'll let you know how it goes!

I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. Labs and EKG next week. Pre-op with surgeon next Friday. Education class on the 9th and surgery on the 10th.

I'm freaking out a little!

Hi - I had my lap band with Blue Cross / St. Joseph's Bariatric. I now have Kaiser. Dr. Edward Mun will be performing the surgery in Jan. They have a bariatric surgical center in Harbor City.

Dr. Mun is doing my revision also. I'm having it done on Jan 15th. Good luck with everything.

spoiledbratt97 - Hello, I was sleeved on 11/27/12 by Dr. Edward Mun. So far, a wonderful experience. He is very thorough and strict, all for our success. Good luck. =)

I revised a year ago and LOVE my sleeve! Look for the forum here specifically for band to sleeve revisions - lots of good info and sharing of experiences. Welcome!

spoiledbratt97 - Hello' date=' I was sleeved on 11/27/12 by Dr. Edward Mun. So far, a wonderful experience. He is very thorough and strict, all for our success. Good luck. =)[/quote']

Yes he seems so serious all the time. Lol..how long did u stay in the hospital? How's your recovery been going?

Yes he seems so serious all the time. Lol..how long did u stay in the hospital? How's your recovery been going?

LOL, yes he is. As for the hospital stay, I had my surgery at 2 pm on the 27th, and was home by 1 pm on the 28th. The recovery was a breeze. I had minimal pain and was out and about by the 29th. I dislike the puree stage, I can't wait for soft foods, but he said no soft food until 8 weeks! =/ 3more weeks of baby food, ugh.

LOL' date=' yes he is. As for the hospital stay, I had my surgery at 2 pm on the 27th, and was home by 1 pm on the 28th. The recovery was a breeze. I had minimal pain and was out and about by the 29th. I dislike the puree stage, I can't wait for soft foods, but he said no soft food until 8 weeks! =/ 3more weeks of baby food, ugh.[/quote']

Ok cool..I see this revision is going to be harder than having the lap band. Dr. Mun is strict when it comes to the diet. Oh well, it'll be worth it at the end.

I am a lapband to sleeve patient too and my surgery will be January 23rd as well. Looks like we are in the same boat.

Hi...I am a band to sleeve revision on 1/7. I also have no erosion. Excited and nervous!