Removal recovery time
My band removal recovery was less painful than when it was "installed". I was able to sleep in my bed while in 2009 I had to sleep in a recliner. All discomfort from removal surgery was gone in one month. My band had slipped slightly and had caused a lot of inflammation. I had to wait three months for my gastric sleeve surgery.
Curious about what you love about your sleeve... I am going to have to have my band removed. I had a hiatal hernia that wasn't repaired at the time of my band placement. I don't know if that caused the prolapse or not. I have had a really tough time with the band, so was just going to go it on my own, but I am intrigued by the sleeve and am considering it as an option if I am even a candidate. Thanks for any input... pros/cons...