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@sbara...I have 3 friends that were banded. One has gained 40 lbs back...and the other didn't lost near what she thought she would. The 3rd loves hers. But, she is naturally super petite and gained most of her weight from back to back pregnancies. After hearing from the doc the benefits of having the sleeve vs the band, I immediately chose the sleeve. And I have days where thinking of surgery scares me to death also. But, I was scared of giving birth too. I just kept my mind on the end result and that got me thru. I plan on doing the same thing with this surgery!!!

I'm not patient either. So when I found out there was no 6 mth diet I was soooo excited! Lol...

I went to my first consultation week before last and have an appt tomorrow morning with the NUT. I have no idea exactly what process I will have to go through. Originally I was told I might have to do the diet as my ins might require it but I got on the phone after my first appt and found out it isn't required. So I am anxious and excited to find out what steps are needed by my surgeon before they will submit me for approval. I will be finding out tomorrow hopefully!

@urban...what all have u had to do so far?

I can't wait to start mine cause then I will know the end of this fat tummy is coming...lol. Good luck!

You haven't offended me...I was laughing when I read that...we make all kinda jokes around my house...keeps us young!

Its gonna happen this time! Praying for u!!!

@tiffy...you guys on this website are teaching me soooo many awesome things. I wrote this down as a question to ask next time I see him. Thanks a billion for posting this response!!!

Congrats! I am just starting out too!

Good luck with your surgery!!

@ topgun...you are exactly right. I have a friend who had lap band and I recently asked her how quick she was able to have surgery starting from her first consult. She didn't have to do the 6 mth diet either...she said 1 mth...WOW....and then hearing others talk about how long their process is. Everyone IS different. I am hoping to get a clear idea of what my process will be like on Monday when I see my NUT and the surgeons insurance clerk for the first time...

I am driving everyone I know NUTS talking non-stop about my journey towards getting sleeved....I am especially annoying my teenage daughter...and I DON'T CARE...LOL

I am starting that stage as well...I want it to hurry hurry hurry!!!

U will get there!! Feel better!

They cancelled because you are having sinus trouble?

@ andi...awesome news!! Congrat!

I want to hurry this up and get surgery already!!! Wwwhhhhhaaaaaa!!!!

I want to hurry this up and get surgery already!!! Wwwhhhhhaaaaaa!!!!

@Welittle1...I have just started the process as well. I went to my first consultation last week, and have the first appt with the nutritionist Monday March 5th. I don't have to do the 6 mth diet so I am also wondering what the next step will be after Monday. I am also extremely anxious and want to speed up the process so I know exactly how you feel! I can tell u this about the loose skin. About 10 yrs ago I had my 3rd baby and then became determined to get thin after having her. I had become increasingly over weight even before the pregnancy. And didn't have near as much weight to lose as I do now. But I already had a loose tummy pouch from my 1st child. And I thought if I lost all the weight it would go away and I was very wrong...I got down from a size 14-16 to an 8 and worked out with a personal trainor and found myself very disappointed about the stomach and underneath my arms were very loose and jiggly too. I believe that is part of the reason that I started packing on the pounds again and quit caring. Why bother ya know? Well now I am older and know better...come on loose skin and jiggles!!! Whatever will be will be. I will be healthy and thinner and will figure out the rest later. What I wouldn't give to go back in time and tell myself how little the jiggle really matters!! I hope this helps!

Wow that's fast! Congrats! Thank u Jesus!!!

Congrats!! How long did it take once they submitted?

Welittle1...that would be hard. Really hard. But that just means when u get thru it u can walk around like a peacock. Cause that just makes u that much more brave and accomplished and I know u can do it!!!

Congrats and good wishes to you all and keep me posted!!!

A point where food doesn't matter sounds like heaven. I so look forward to that day!!

Lol...I am sure I'll be going thru the same thing...I am addicted to caffeine...and I love carbs..kicking of either habit gives u headaches...so both mixed with not eating mixed with PMSing means I will feel sooooo bad for my hubby and kids...hehehehhe...