conversion from slipped band to sleeve...would love to hear...

Mar 19, 2014

I went into my Doctor last week and then in for an Upper GI, only to find out that my band had slipped.  I was terrified of not having anything and gaining weight.  I didn't think I had any other option given that my Lap Band was self pay since my insurance at that time wouldn't cover the surgery.  After my Doctors assistant did some in depth calling to my new insurance, she found out that they would pay to have the band removed and an alternative procedure.  She said that the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy would be my other option. Would love to hear opinions on the vertical sleeve gastrectomy and how others have done with that procedure. What was your recovery time and did you have to stay in the hospital for a day?

Thanks!

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