I had my lapband put in as a teen study and it has been hell for the past 9 years. 2 kids later, it's time to focus on me. It took me 6 months to get approved but I have a date for the 25th of this month. I actually gained 40 pounds since they drained my band because I lived off of milk so food was a whole new world. I'm just worried because if they used a stitch to help secure the port I will have to get the band removed first, let it heal, then do the sleeve. I want to hope it will all go smooth but I have a feeling I'll be on the table twice. It sucks getting so close to possibly have it pushed away.

On 9/15/2018 at 4:27 PM, Sammi93 said:

I had my lapband put in as a teen study and it has been hell for the past 9 years. 2 kids later, it's time to focus on me. It took me 6 months to get approved but I have a date for the 25th of this month. I actually gained 40 pounds since they drained my band because I lived off of milk so food was a whole new world. I'm just worried because if they used a stitch to help secure the port I will have to get the band removed first, let it heal, then do the sleeve. I want to hope it will all go smooth but I have a feeling I'll be on the table twice. It sucks getting so close to possibly have it pushed away.

I was revised from Band to Bypass in 1 surgery. There are plenty of folks that get their revisions done in 1 surgery, unless you have a medical need to do so, doing 2 surgeries isn't necessary.

Somethings to be aware of, and I mention this because my surgeon brought it up when I asked about revision from Band to another WLS. Band to Sleeve is a higher risk surgery due to the staple line from the Sleeve going right through the scar tissue created by the band. This creates a weak point in an already high pressure incision line. This is why I ended up going Band to Bypass and not Band to Sleeve.

Also, the sleeve is just another version of a restriction surgery, the reports that you'll never be hungry again because they are going to take 80-90% of your stomach out... is not 100% accurate, it's **NOT** a guarantee at all. Actually, you are more likely to develop GERD or other acid reflux issue than to never be hungry again. Just somethings to think about.

Good luck to you!!!

I had the lapband 12 years ago lost roughly 85 lbs and kept it off until 6 months ago they had to deflate my band because of issues. I also had two children within those years. I’ve gained 43 lbs within the 6 months and they removed my lapband on 8/13. My doctor refuses to do the surgeries at the same time because he said you should let your insides heal. I tend to be on the more cautious side so I want thankful for this and totally agree. I know some doctors see no issue in doing both and also personal choice. My insurance originally approved me for both at once but approved two separate once my doctor wrote a letter. Believe me it is not ideal to have two but in a way I’m thankful, I just get paranoid I guess. I’m due to have sleeve shirts 10/1. No matter what you go with good luck!!!