Mel1976

Anyone have any suggestions for reducing the amount of fat on your liver?

I had my lap band out last Friday and surgery went well. Originally my doctor said he would do the sleeve in 4 weeks, however he said my liver is fatty and he wants me to lose some weight first before surgery. Um...hello...if it was that easy I would not be going through surgery. I go see the cardiologist tomorrow as well. Followup to lapband surgery is on Friday and I will find out more.

Thanks so very much!

I am on my way to the hospital for my band removal surgery. The doctor called and moved my surgery up to 10:30. I am so excited to get this thing out of me.

Thank you so much. I should get the exact date of my sleeve surgery on Monday or Tuesday. Good luck to yoi as well.

I am a little nervous about surgery tomorrow, but I have all faith that things are going to go well. I will be happy to have the band out. I will be even happier in 4 weeks when I get my sleeve surgery.

Congrats on your successful start to a new life. I can't wait to have my surgery. Good luck with your journey!

Thanks so much!

Congrats! I got approved yesterday. I had my labs done today, go to my PC doc on Monday for final clearance and then I will get my date. Should be the last week of October/first week of November. I have my lap band removed in two days. Getting a little nervous.

My doctor was going to do it all at once, but said there was too high of a risk of complicatons. Good luck with your surgery. Did you have any success with the band?

I am having my sleeve surgery at the end of October at Banner Gateway. On Friday Sept. 27 I am having my lap band removed.

I had the lap band surgery in January 2010. Within 4 months I lost 85 pounds, however I started having complications with the band and had to have the fluid removed more than 5 times. The band is coming out Sept. 27 and 4 weeks later they will he doing the sleeve surgery.

If anyone is looking for a great doctor and bariatric facility, I have a great one. Banner Gateway Bariatric Center- Dr. Graf is amazing!!!

Thanks so much!

It is normal to be nervous, but in the end it will be worth it. Remember this is just a tool to help you. You will still have to work at it. I say do it!!!

Hello Everyone! I just joined this site, as a recommendation from a friend of mine. I am actually having my first of two surgeries this Friday. I have to have my lap band removed and then in 4 weeks I will have the sleeve. I have completed all processes and insurance has approved everything. I am excited and nervous.