Hi, I know some people have their revision done in one procedure and then some people have to wait a few months or so. My band has been out for 5 years. do you think thats better for me? i mean, the longer its out the better because the stomach had more healing time? right? Im super worried about leaks afterwards and I was told im a higher risk for leaks because I had lapband surgeries. HELP????

Im not familiar with the band but from what I've read on here....most people have not waited that long and are doing great. Good luck to you.

I had surgery 5 weeks ago today. The doctor removed the lap-band, did the sleeve procedure and repaired a hiatal hernia. I was in the hospital 2 days. I was released from the hospital after passing the drinking test. I have had a one week post-op exam and a one month post-op exam. I am only 5 weeks into this but so far so good. I worry about leaks also. That is a big concern from this type of surgery. My surgeon has been doing this for a long time and I have known him for 10 years. He did my band implant 10 years ago. He has never had a patient with a leaking problem. I still worry about it though. I think that if your doctor takes his time and is very thorough,you should be all right. I get monthly follow-up visits at his office to check my progress, for one year after surgery. My stomach should be all healed up by then. I wish that I had more confidence to give you. I am worried about leaks also, very much, but all I can do is keep an eye out for the symptoms and be very cautious about the food that I eat and how much I drink. Good luck to you.