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Try to change your perspective, this surgery may likely save your life. You can find horror stories everywhere, but the truth is you will die sooner from obesity or have an unfulfilling life as a result of related issues (joint pain, hypertension, shortness of breath, sleep issues,etc.).
Look at this as a hike up a mountain in unknown territory, there will be struggles but they are so worth it when you get to the top of the mountain and turn around. (I had sleeve surgery April 9th, after a failed lap band 5 years ago. So far I am down 24 lbs and my joint pain is already gone.)

Thanks all. I just thought it sounded fishy that he would want to remove it in an office visit. Makes me wonder if they are just trying to quietly make a dangerous mistake go away without anyone knowing, which kind of scares me a little.

Try to change your perspective, this surgery may likely save your life. You can find horror stories everywhere, but the truth is you will die sooner from obesity or have an unfulfilling life as a result of related issues (joint pain, hypertension, shortness of breath, sleep issues,etc.).
Look at this as a hike up a mountain in unknown territory, there will be struggles but they are so worth it when you get to the top of the mountain and turn around. (I had sleeve surgery April 9th, after a failed lap band 5 years ago. So far I am down 24 lbs and my joint pain is already gone.)

Nope, still in hoapital. I will be discharged tomorrow. Having broth and Jello.

I figured out the ticker thing. Just go to your picture and name on the top right of the page and click the down
arrow. Then click my tickers and you can create one. Its kind of fun.

MY urgery was this morning. I am in ICU and all went well. They had to remove the band and do the sleeve. I'm feeling pretty good so far. I would describe it as the kind of pain you would feel from doing way way too many sit-ups. They are telling me I will be here till Thursday.

Me too, we are sleeve twins!

MY urgery was this morning. I am in ICU and all went well. They had to remove the band and do the sleeve. I'm feeling pretty good so far. I would describe it as the kind of pain you would feel from doing way way too many sit-ups. They are telling me I will be here till Thursday.

MY urgery was this morning. I am in ICU and all went well. They had to remove the band and do the sleeve. I'm feeling pretty good so far. I would describe it as the kind of pain you would feel from doing way way too many sit-ups. They are telling me I will be here till Thursday.

MY urgery was this morning. I am in ICU and all went well. They had to remove the band and do the sleeve. I'm feeling pretty good so far. I would describe it as the kind of pain you would feel from doing way way too many sit-ups. They are telling me I will be here till Thursday.

I am with Cheri,
I have depression and have also been in AA for years. I would think most of us used food for comfort like an alcoholic uses alcohol. Now without the food, you may find yourself without the thing you turned to for years. I know that was part of my problem, when I got sober I started using food..then when I was banded I had to deal with other core issues & face why I over-indulge in everything. It might be time to talk with someone or see a doctor. I know I could not pull myself out of depression, I needed help. You are not alone. Patty