Hello, all....

After extensive research, I've decided to revise from band to sleeve in Mexico.

I was banded in 2005, and want to know about the issues with scar tissue.

I have read some posts here where some people had a lot of scar tissue, but the surgeon completed the revision. While other surgeons didn't complete the revision because of scar tissue.

For those of you who had your band over 10 years, and revised to sleeve, what was your experience with the scar tissue? Does it develop because of he length of time the band is in place? Or does it develop based on the person's body?

Any insight is appreciated.

I got my band about the same time. My revision to sleeve was on May 17th.
My band went bad right away and I chose to struggle with no fill, pain, port problems, vomiting, etc., for over a decade rather than do anything.
Still, my surgeon did the whole thing in one operation and said that it was fairly simple. If it had been any more difficult he would have done an RNY rather than a sleeve (he had my prior authorization to choose once he saw what he was really working with).
I think it depends on the surgeon, how much discussion/flexibility you have, and what’s really going on inside when they start poking around. I know some take the band, have the patient heal, then go back in later if it’s a real mess. That makes no sense to me...you’re already there! But, I don’t have their knowledge base.

I have had the band since 2011 and am going to Mexico to Dr IIIan to have it removed and revised to the sleeve. I have had nothing but issues since getting it. I was wondering did you all have issues with the port once it was removed? Like pain in the port area? I am doing as much preparation as possible so I know what to expect My surgery is scheduled Jan9th In Mexico

Hi I had the band for about 5 years and had it removed after it slipped. 4 years later I got the sleeve. My doctor said I had a lot of scar tissue and it was a difficult but successful surgery. I had authorized him that, once he had me on the table if the scarring was too much he could do a mini bypass but my first choice was sleeve. It took about twice as long and he sent me a video of when he started to cut my stomach and i couldnhear and see how tough it was.

He kept me in hospital 5 nights because he wanted to be absolutely sure there were no leaks or other issues. I’m 2 months out and very happy with my recovery and results.

Hi I’m having surgery with Pompeii surgical in Mexico on feb 20th. Still looking for a buddy going around that time

I had my band done in 2009. I had it removed in January of last year. It had slipped a little and I had esophageal issues. I dealt with pain and reflux for about a year before I did something about it. When my band was removed, there was quite a bit of scarring around the band. It took a little longer to remove it. My port site was sore for a little while. My doctor had me wait three months to have the sleeve done. He wanted to make sure everything had healed properly. My revision to sleeve was done on 5/29 with no issues. I am a whimp, so it took a little longer for me to recover. I’ve had some emotional ups and downs. I weigh 133. Three pounds from my goal weight. I’m very happy with my sleeve!

3 pounds from goal already at 7 months, I think that is really a wonderful weight loss for you!??

Thank you! The last pounds have been hard to loose. Trying to figure how to maintain.