Hi everyone - my first post here!

I was going to have revision surgery on my band (insurance had approved the revision), but decided that the sleeve was a better move for me for a ton of reasons.

So i'm meeting with surgeon, anesthesiologist, PCP, nutritionist and psychologist on Jan. 17 to get all of the needed paperwork started and into my surgeons office so the insurance stuff can begin.

My first question is related to scar tissue when removing the band. I've had the band for about 5 years (was successful, but it slipped, so it's now useless) and i'm concerned about the damage when puling the band off.

Any experience and feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Andre

There is a forum for band to sleeve revision. There will be many helpful posts there. I had a revision after having my band also for 5 years. I had a fantastically skilled surgeon but did not have any issues with scar tissue from what I know. You won't regret doing this you will love your sleeve! Best of Luck!

Happy New Year!!

Hey there hun, I was a band to sleeve revision, 20 days post op. Had no problems with scar tissue, my doctor actually reused my main scar to help minimize new scars. I had pouch dilation, a slip, turned out when they went in all my sutures to my stomach had came undone & band moved causing dilation to my lower esophagus.

I feel 100x's better with that contraption out, I was sick for 5yrs with it. Started march 2008 banded (out of pocket) at 230, lowest 149 (for like a month), back to 198.5 when I had revision. I'm currently down 17.7lbs. Best decision I've made.