revison from lapband to sleeve?

I am thinking of getting a revison from my lapband have had 7 years to the gastric sleeve i live in iowa.  My insurance wont pay so i am self pay any suggestions on cost and doctor and financing and is this a good option? do you like your choice of surgery? suggestions?

Well Hello Misty!

I am a band to sleeve revision patient. I had to pay $5000 up front myself. It is apart of the deal with my insurance company.

Anywho... I am on week 3 and let me tell you that this SLEEVE does what my band did before it dayumn near killed me. I was allergic to the band. I am down 23 pounds since surgery 28 pounds total. I believe I have hit the famous 3 week stall. Which is cool by me really .... FOR NOW. 

I am in the mushie stage. I can only get in about 2 oz at a time for now and it last me for a good couple of hours. Eventually I am sure I will get the 4oz at one time stage most people I hear can eat. 

There is a LARGE population, from what I can see, of band to sleeve revisions here. Good Luck!!

I am self pay I am going to Mexico through beliteweight .com I am going 1/17/14

I'm a lapband to sleeve revision and it's the best damn decision I ever made.  Life with the sleeve is amazing.  I can't tell you about self pay costs and what not because my insurance covered everything but I will tell you it is 100% worth the struggle.  I wish you luck and if you have any other questions, feel free to PM me :)