So I finally got the call I been waiting for over a month! I will be getting my band removed (2/2011) and getting a gastric sleeve. I have had too many issues and can't get my band any tighter because when I do I can't literally even drink a sip of water. Other issues as well but I'm excited and would love any info on anyone who has done this and what is recovery time for this since my surgeon told me it will be longer and I also will have drainage tubes as well. I have a 10k scheduled for May 7 and my surgery is March 30th. Thanks

Edited February 19, 201610 yr by rhya2k

band removed - getting gastric sleeve.

@@rhya2k

no experience with revision

many people had revision because of problems with band

no offense to banders!!!

manyyy people are happy and successful with their band (covering my ass!)

recovery times will vary

no right answer

one thing we have in common is that we're all different!!

i have been very happy in sleeveland these past 4+ years

maintaining (little fluctuation) -105 lbs - GOAL & proud of it!!!

you and i will will be neighbors!

come over anytime for a cup of sugar

I mean Protein shakes!!! LOL

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy