The lap band removal is also laparoscopic. I have 3 small scars, 1 larger scar, and then they put the camera through my belly button, so no scar there.
Thank goodness, my insurance (Cigna Open...

Welcome! My date is Sept 15. :)

Hi, Sena! I got my first lap band in 2006 and second in 2013. Both slipped. I just got that second one removed last Thursday (7/7/2016). Please see my youtube videos:...

Hi guys! Just wanted to update that I had my second slipped lap band removed last Thursday, July 7th, and I am SO EXCITED to have my surgery date: September 15th!

You can follow my journey on my...

Great! Let us know how you are doing and any advice from your experience. :)

Hi! I got my first lap band in 2006 and second in 2013. I just got that second one removed last Thursday. Please see my youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/madredesenorb
Hopefully they will...

I am so relieved to be getting my 2nd slipped lap band REMOVED today. It's the next step towards getting the sleeve, which will be in 2-3 months. I had so many problems with food getting stuck with...

Hey there! I've had two slipped lap bands and I'm getting the sleeve. I'm getting my 2nd lap band removed this Thursday! I'm so excited to get it out.
My YouTube channel is called MaryRevised if...

How long was your hospital stay? How much time off from work did you take after getting the sleeve? Did you do FLMA?

Hi! I'm eating low carb right now, I'm pre-op for my lap band removal, and I've ordered two or three sausage patties by themselves. They were tastey and filling.

That's so great to hear about longer term success.

Welcome and please continue to provide any information that you think would help us pre-ops.

Hey there! I'm in San Antonio. Please keep us posted on your progress. Any bits of information on your experience is so helpful to us pre-ops.

I think my #8 is concerning me, because I'm worried like what if my birth control pill isn't absorbed enough to be effective! LOL I have my 11 year old son, and I'm done! LOL
But not only that, I...

Wow! Thank you so much to everyone that has responded. This information is awesome!:)

Best wishes to you and please let us know about your surgery experience.

Hi!

I know everyone's experience is different, but I do have a few questions for you guys.
After being sleeved:
1) Are there any foods you can not eat or does food taste different?
2) Do you...

Cool! Good to know! Thanks for the tip! I LOVE asparagus. But, I haven't really been able to eat it when I had problems with my lap bands, so I'm hopeful that I will be able to eat a little bit of...

Hey Kari!
I saw your videos and feel like we have many similarities. Please check out mine for more info on my background. My channel is MaryRevised.

So, regarding your question... Let's see......

Hello everyone! I just started a channel on Youtube called MaryRevised.
I am a two-time bander revising to the sleeve.
My band removal surgery is July 7, 2016. My sleeve surgery will be 2-3...

Hi! I've had two slipped bands. I'm sure there were days I threw up like 12 times. I'll post more later on my story but just wanted you to know you are not alone.

Hi everyone! I'm a two-time lap bander revising to a sleeve. I'm super relieved to find out my insurance is covering both my 2nd lap band's removal surgery (July 7, 2016) and the gastric sleeve...