lapband out for 5years

[girliegirl 49]

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????

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

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.

[1959JimmyJames 61]

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.