Ok, so tomorrow is the day I get my band out. I have had it for 8yrs with success the first year then nothing but troubles since.

I will then have 8weeks of trying not to over indulge before my surgeon does my sleeve.

So nervous but excited for the coming months.

Good luck for everyone having surgery tomorrow

Hi mumoftwo,

I am a recent band to sleeve revision patient. I had my lapband put in July '07 and started having problems a couple of years later. I never found "the sweet spot" with it. In August of this year my band was unfilled so it was only taking up space in me at that time. I had my band removed and the sleeve performed on 10/25/13. During this period I was able to stay within 6 pounds. You can do it.

Good luck to you on your band removal and upcoming sleeve surgery.

Good luck on your surgery,I will keep you in my prayers. I had my band removed yesterday 11-13-13

Band out now. Not really much pain, just nausea.

Hopefully discharged in an hour or so

Congratulations

Had my band (after 10 years) removed on 11/26 - sleeve surgery scheduled for 1/15/14 - beginning of a new and more successful journey I hope:-)

I actually had the band to sleeve revision in May at the same time as my surgery with Dr Almanza in Tijuana. Went great! He is very skilled and has a very good reputation.