Can the band be taken out and the sleeve done in one surgery or are they done separately? I am changing insurance in January and will be scheduling a consult ASAP but the thought crossed my mind tonight so I thought I would ask. Thanks!

Depends on your surgeon, I've heard it going both ways. Some wait a few months and others have them both done at the same time.

Mine was done together, Dr told me up front it may take a little longer as he had to undo all the band garbage but no need for 2 surgeries. I almost 4 weeks out and I feel like a million bucks. Good luck to you!

My surgeon did both at the same time as well as repair my hernia. I feel great!

Mine was done in a single procedure. I was warned that it might have to be 2 but my surgeon was able to do it in 1.

Mine was done in one surgery. They had me take all of the fluid out of the band 2 weeks before.

I'm doing it one surgery.

I had to do mine in two separate procedures more than six months apart, but I also had an eroded band which needed time to heal before proceeding with the next surgery.

I had mines done in one surgery...took him 2 half hours, but he and the surgoen assisting him was able to do it...I'm 7 months out and I feel great!

I was banded on 12/21/10, on 12/28/12 the band was removed and the sleeve done. No removal of fluid prior (finding the port was like 'Marco polo'). I'm two weeks out and getting better everyday. Good Luck!

Much depends on if you have complications from the band as well as how long you've had the band. I'm hoping to do mine in one step (had it a bit over 5 years so fingers crossed). I have had the fill removed and have to go on a liquid diet for 2 weeks prior. My dr. says this is to minimize any inflammation in the stomach.

Had mine done in one surgery - band removal/sleeve, hernia repair, gall bladder removal and adhesions taken down.

Had mine done 12/10/12 in one surgery