Or do I have to have 2 surgeries? I assumed that they'd be done all in one, but I read a post that said that someone had to wait 2 weeks between surgeries. How did you do your's? I'd rather have it done all at one. I have a slipped band with all of the Fluid taken out, debating on getting a new band or converting to a sleeve???

Comments??

Marci

I am at goal. I got their with my band - It wasnt healthy though as i was constantly throwing up. I was revised to my sleeve in March by Dr.Aceves. I love my sleeve compared to my band!!

Do you have to be a certain weight for band to

Be removed and sleeve done. I have had so many

Complications and pain in the year I have had this band

I am down to 153 but still have 40 to go I want this thing

Out but need to continue my journey

I had this same question. I'm only about 30 lbs from goal (BMI 27) and Medicare wouldn't have paid for it except that my band has a complication. Even if you're at goal weight, if there's a complication, I don't think it matters. Obesity is a lifelong problem - you're not cured once you've made it to goal. I have a whole lifetime to keep it off.

Check out your insurance requirements. They may say the same thing.

And thanks to all who replied. I'm not having the revision done until my Alaskan cruise (in 3 weeks) and my vacation to Ca are over (late June), so my tummy's inflammation should be down by then.

Marci

Marci

Just heard from insurance and since I'm having complications they cover the entire thing

Marci

Just heard from insurance and since I'm having complications they cover the entire thing

That's awesome news!

Marci

Just heard from insurance and since I'm having complications they cover the entire thing

Great! Good luck to you!

Yes I had my lapband removed and sleeve done in the same surgery and did not have a de-fill before surgery. The procedure went fantastic no problems at all.

How did you feel first week my date is may2 any suggestions