I was approved to have my lapband removed. I had it done at Silver Cross in 2008. I want to revise to sleeve,approved as well. My physician Dr.Lahman only does it in 2 surgeries. I would really like to do it one less trauma,time off,cost,etc.. any one had this done in my area.

I think most doctors do it in 2 surgeries, because of issues with the band, they have to give your stomach time to recoup. The band creates scar tissue etc. You are more likely to have issues with your sleeve if you do it all at once.

Blythe

I'm in McHenry county, but used to live in DuPage county and worked at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. I've since retired, but my doctor there will be removing my band, doing a sleeve, and repairing a hernia in one surgery on September 2. I've seen posts of both one surgery and two surgeries, with no one complaining either way. I agree with you, I only wanted one surgery! My doctor is David Woodard, phone number is (630) 933-6745. CDH is now affiliated with Northwestern in Chicago. Dr. Woodard has been doing the sleeve for 10 years, and I'm glad I found him! Good luck in your search!

Oh yes, Dr. David Klem did my lap band, but Dr. Woodard specializes in the sleeve.

Thanks for the info. I am going to ask my surgeon if he will consider doing one surgery. If not I will be trying to fins a different surgeon maybe out of st.Joseph/presence in Joliet. Any suggestions

So my doctor only does it in 2 . Not sure how to find a new Dr.to do it in a single surgery. but now I am kind of unsure what to do. I have my cardiac & pulmonary presurgery approval complete.any suggestions

Call my doctor and see if he can recommend anyone at St.josephs. Just had my surgery 2 days ago. And he did all three things at once. Lap band out, haital hernia, and sleeve in one fell swoop. Feeling pretty good today! Only pain med has been Tylenol.

My doc said the only reason to do it in two operations is if there's too much scarring for his stapler to go thru. Dont want any leaks. Tested yesterday for leaks, I'm good to go!

Good luck to you!