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Anyone here have issues with dumping? - Hey,  I am currently almost 4 months out band to sleeve revision.  I am doing great and am down almsot 55lbs.  My question is does anyone here have issues with dumping.  I had r...

Tickle in throat - Hi... I am 4 days post op and just today started to get an itchy tickle in my throat. It's keeping me awake coughing. Has anyone had this? What was it? How did u treat it?

Had my Revision to the sleeve on Tuesday - Hi Well I had my sleeve surgery on Tuesday.  I just came home from the hospital today.  So far I feel okay, tired.  I have been getting close to 64 oz yesterday and today.. ...

Band to Sleeve Revision Surgery 9 days away - Well I am 10 days from my revision surgery. Was really interested in knowing what some of your experiences were post surgery. How was the pain? Did you have much nausea? Was it ...

Band to Sleeve Revision in 10 days - Well I am 10 days from my revision surgery.  Was really interested in knowing what some of your experiences were post surgery.  How was the pain? Did you have much nausea?  Was ...

Catheter - I just found out that we will have to haw a catheter in at surgery. Is this standard? How long did I have it in? My thinking is that if the requirement is to walk every 2 hours th...

Band to Sleeve Revision - Date Set!! - May 28 is my day!  Can't wait to get back on the journey.  Any advice on how to prepare this time?  :-)

Insurance Approved my Revision - I am officially approved and it took less than a week !!!!!!  So happy and scared!  Can't wait!  Looking at a late May/Early June date due to work responsibilities!

Approved - Hi all....I'm super psyched.  I saw my surgeon last week an decided to proceed with a band to sleeve revision.  I was anticipating that the approval process would take 2-3 weeks...

Revision band to sleeve. - I hope to revise to the sleeve soon(waiting on insurance). I posted on the revision board but thought I would post here as well. I'm wanting advice from people who revised from the...

What a Ride! - Well, it's been 5 years (almost).  I initially lost 140lbs with my band but the past couple of years it has given me fits and just recently discovered a slight slip. In the past...

Band to Sleeve Revision - Lap Band Slip-Saw Surgeo - Hi, I am in the process of getting a revision.  We are getting ready to send for approval and I'm hopeful.  I found out last week that I have a slight slip in my band (I can...

Band to Sleeve Revision Questions - Hi, I am looking at a band to sleeve revision (was interested before but just found out my band has a slight slip so now is a good time).  I had lost 140 lbs initially with ...

5 years out lapband and now have a slight slip now - Just found out that I have a slight slip in my band.  I'm not at 0 fill and still have restriction.  Good news is I am not completely slipped so I can plan my next step.  I see ...

Insurance for Revision - Hi, I have Anthem Insurance.  I am wanting to revise my band to a sleeve.  I haven't necessarily had a failed weight loss surgery initially lost 140 lbs but I have started t...

Anthem Insurance 1 Surgery Per Lifetime Limit - Hi, I am looking into a revision but found out that my insurance as a 1 bariatric surgery per life limit.  Anyone have this and fight it successfully?  Curious to know if it...

Insurance Questions - HI, Just discovered that my insurance plan only covers one bariatric surgery per life.  I have Anthem.  Has anyone had any luck getting a revision covered through Anthem whe...

Want your thoughts.....the good, the bad, and the - Those of you who have the sleeve could you please briefly share your experiences. What has been the best part? How does it feel if  you accidentally overeat? What is...

Calling all Band to Sleeve Revision people....need - Hi, I was banded in 2008 and lost 140 in 2 years.  I have since gained about 60lbs back due to several reasons.  My surgeon mentioned at my last appointment that he would co...

Looking for people who have converted to the sleev - Hi, I'm considering converting my band to a sleeve and was wanting to know what the experience has been for others who have done that.  I lost 140lbs with the band (have gai...

Have a Band but looking at converting - Hi, I had a lap band placed in 2008.  I have had quite a bit of success.  Lost 140lbs initially but since put about 40 back on.  Even with my loss my BMI is sitll above 40 (bare...