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That comment sounds like it's coming from someone without much weight issues or someone who is jealous. You obviously didn't go into this haphazardly so stay strong in your decision.

Congrats! Great accomplishment! Enjoy that new, smaller body.

Christy- I don't have a date yet. I went to Dr. Nick's seminar last week. I'm waiting on them to check insurance. I've heard his preop diet is 2 weeks of the slimfast diet. I am an EXTREMELY picky eater and bought some slimfast the other day and it made me gag. Did you have to do the slimfast diet for two weeks? If so, do you know if there are any other options? Also, once you scheduled your surgery, how far out did you have to schedule it? Where are you coming from to have your surgery? Are you having it at Forest Park or Baylor Plano Med. Ctr.? ~Amy

Amber--a lot of the things you mention are reasons I've decided to get the sleeve. Thanks for your comments which affirm my decision. Skinny Mom--who is doing your surgery? I live in the Dallas area and am going to be using Dr. Nicholson.

That is kinda the angle I was thinking. Because, after all, it isn't a lie. Thanks!

For those of you who have lost a bunch of weight post VSG, what you do tell people that ask you how you did it? I have told some people, but I'm not sure I want everyone knowing I had surgery. However, weight loss after VSG is typically faster than when you just diet. So, what do you say to the random person who asks you how you lost so much weight?

Hi Sarah and welcome. I will add you to the list.

Thanks everyone for your responses. Based on what has been said here, it looks like their might be a lot of people out there who switched from band to sleeve. Reasons here are some of my reasons for highly considering this procedure now over the band. I still need to do further research though before making a final decision. ~Amy

Hi all. This is my first posting on these boards. I've been posting over on Lap Band Talks because I was 100% convinced I was going to do the lap band. Well, I went to the seminar tonight and now I'm leaning toward the sleeve. I still don't know for sure yet though. Anyone care to share their experience with the sleeve and if you are happy with your decision? Also, if you thought about lap band and went sleeve, what are your reasons? Thanks! ~Amy

Hi Kalika. Welcome. PM me your e-maill address and any information about you that you'd like the group to know about you and I will add you to the list.

Never been there but sounds good to me. I'll check it out tomorrow.

Congrats! I know how excited you must be.

Sleeveplicationtalk.com It even has apple and android apps for it. Same set up as here.

That's exactly why I shared it. It is full of useful information for the unbanded and newly banded people.

I'm still looking into the plication. I called Dr. Davidsons office today because they advertise it on their site. The lady I talked to said they are supposed to be taking the plication surgery off their site because he isn't currently doing it. She said he trained to do it though. I told her I know of someone having it in Ft. Worth and I am interested in it, but can't seem to find anyone on this side of the metroplex doing it. She mentioned Dr. Davidson trained with a doctor in Ft. Worth and I brought up Dr. Smiths name and she said yes. She was very surprised I knew that. She is supposed to talk to the doctor and get back to me for the final word.

Aawww Tahnee. Sorry it was a rough day. Truthfully, I wonder if they give us a two week liquid diet because they need us to be compliant 5 days and they know us over eaters! :-) You are right, tomorrow is a new day and you can do it. Truthfully, I wanna go to sleep two weeks before surgery and not wake up till several weeks after it. Do you get any solids or is it a complete liquid diet?

I thought I'd pass this along for anyone it might help. I was checking out Forest Park Medical Center because of an upcoming sinus surgery and got side tracked because of the bariatric surgery stuff on their site. Anyway, they offer band fills for $50.00. You can have surgery by any doctor and still use their services. All you have to do is make an appointment. They have several locations.

How has today gone Tahnee?

http://www.forestparkmedical.com/media/pdf/band-education-manual.pdf This link contains a lot of useful information. Check it out.

Whoo Hoo! Best of luck to you on your journey!

Welcome to the boards! Everyone around here is so wonderful and helpful. Best of luck to you in your journey.

feb27bandwoman--sounds like you had a great time and had some great food! Those of us with weight issues often inhale our food without really tasting it. Glad you really tasted and enjoyed your food. dhales--I think Coke for me is like cigarettes used to be, an addiction. I gave it up once a long time ago and went years and only had a handful. Now, I drink it like it's the last thing on earth and it is about to be gone. :-) I'm better off to get off it and just stay off it since it doesn't sound like it will be an option after banding. Thanks for the advice you gave me on weaning. I am doing virtually the same thing only using tea since it is a drink I've never liked sweetened. So far today, I haven't had any caffeine and only have a slight headache. After work though, I do plan to get me a tea.

Thinking of you today and hoping day 1 goes good!

http://www.stampoutfraud.com/ The above link is for reporting insurance fraud in Virginia. Y'all might want to go that route.

Tahnee----thinking of you and sending good vibes your way as you start your preop diet today! I hope all goes well.