islandmom

I know a woman who went from the band to the sleeve. For her, it was a great success. And it will be for you, too. It's very brave to face down a second surgery ... well done.

I am a mother of 2 FABULOUS boys and have been married almost 17 years to my AWESOME husband!! I was banded in March 2006 in Mexico. I was happy with my band for the first 2 years until and overfill (suffered for 7 days until doctor could "see" me) which ended up with the doc taking out all the fill amount and resting and basically starting over. From there on out my band was not the same. There were days that I could eat NOTHING and there were a few days that I could eat anything. I began PB'ing or throwing up several times a week. I tried to switch doctors but very few will even see Mexico patients and those that would see me wanted an upfront fee ($$$) to see me. So I basically resigned myself to the fact that this was my life. Sporadic eating and NOT losing weight and eventually gaining back all the weight I lost plus!!
I lived this way until last year when I decided to re-take control of myself and took the plunge in trying to find a doctor to help me. I finally found Dr. Kim and he agreed to see me and evaluate if he could help me. I was so nervous, like I was going to a job interview. After meeting with him and having some tests run he agreed to help he improve my quality of life and recommended the sleeve. My boss and his wife had this procedure done almost 2 years ago now and have both done really well and had good results. So I began taking classes, psych eval, sleep study and cardiac clearance required by insurance to submit. I was approved and am schedule for next Monday 1/23!! Yea!!
I have been "cautiously" excited about this, but now 1 week out I am nervous. I am just ready to be on the other side instead of the "what if" thoughts that are constantly running through my head right now! My husband is sooooo supportive and I know he loves me for me and not what I look like, but he wants me to be happy with me! He is such a gift!! <3 This forum has been awesome too because everyone here is going through or have experienced the same things and it comforts me that I have somewhere to go to really express myself. So thank you to everyone!!

Tai29,
I too am scheduled for Jan 23rd and I can relate to your feelings 100%! The closer it gets the more things run through my head! It was excited anticipation for soooo long and now that it is a reality and coming very quickly I am finding myself really really nervous! I have just been telling myself that I have worked hard to get to this point and it will all be worth it! This is but a small space in time compared to the rest of our lives! So hang in there and keep posting so we can keep up! Best wishes to you sleeve sister!!

I'm done!!! I'm sleeved!! It was almost totally painless! Tomorrow I will probably be a little sore. Not taking any pain medications and I've been out of surgery for 4 hours now. Good luck everyone else! I try Clear Liquids tomorrow!

Tenshi: Good job so far! Hang in there...it will be worth it! I see that we are going to be sleeved on the same day! I look forward to keeping up!!

I'm starting my liquid diet today... it's 1:30 and I have had 67 grams of Protein so far. This feels like a good start and it's definitely keeping me full (for now).
I do, however, think I may take a nap.
Good luck, everyone!

islandmom, I'm scheduled for January 23rd, too!! Nice to find a comrade in surgical arms! I just got my date yesterday.

My band and I will part ways on January 23, 2012! I have fought and struggled with the band for almost 6 years. Cannot get rid of it soon enough!!!! My surgeon also said that he is removing far more bands than he is putting in! Hope all goes well with you!

I am scheduled for Janury 23rd!! Very excited to start the New Year! Blessings to all!

I am scheduled for Janury 23rd!! Very excited to start the New Year! Blessings to all!

I am scheduled for Janury 23rd!! Very excited to start the New Year! Blessings to all!