Anyone out there removed their lap band & got a vertical sleeve?

Virgie Tschirhart
on 12/8/08 1:55 am - Midwest City, OK
RNY on 12/27/17
Considering a new procedure the vertical sleeve with Dr. Nelson, Norman Regional Hospital.
I really regret getting the lap band surgery. I have only lost about  4 pounds.  I had the surgery in April 08.  I've had my fills and  I guess I have not reached my sweet spot.  I have execised some and the weight has not come off.  I'm highly upset.  I don't even know if blue cross blue shield federal will cover the revision.   Anyone in this situation?   

Virgie Tschirhart

Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017

Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2

Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0

Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0

Happycat
on 12/8/08 6:04 am - Midwest City, OK
There are several folks over on the VSG board who have done revisions.  They are very happy with their sleeves.

Good luck on your decision.
I have maintained for one year at this point.  I am steady at -120 pounds.  =)
40 pounds lost pre-op    
pinkietoe
on 12/9/08 3:22 am
there is one girl "midwesterngirl" who posts often, she switched and appears very happy w/her sleeve. im sure you could find her on the lap band board that's not specific to Oklahoma.



  1st fill 11/24/08 4cc..... 2nd 12/08/08 1cc.... 3rd 12/16/08 4cc (unde fluro)
  

Virgie Tschirhart
on 12/10/08 1:48 am - Midwest City, OK
RNY on 12/27/17
Thanks Pinkietoe,  I will try to find her. 
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