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Had my band removed about 20 minutes ago. No revision yet. But I feel fine. Same day surgery. Walking and talking. No pain meds either. Leaving in a few minutes. Just in case anyone is doing this in a two step process.

Praying for you Lynn....

See a counselor. Don't let the guilt stop you from reaching out and getting help. Preferably a bariatric counselor. I will pray for you! You deserve happiness!!!!

Thank you Bubbles- right back at ya!

Yes!!! So good to hear. I'm sitting in preop right now- getting ready for my endoscopy!

This band to bypass post gives me hope!!!!

I think both options are great tools! I've seen lots of successful people with sleeves. I chose the RNY for several reasons. 1. My surgeon recommended it BC I'm a revision from the band. 2. My addiction to sugar. Not all people dump- but I'm praying I do. 3. The 1st 12-18 months of malabsorption reduces caloric intake- causing more weight loss. 4. I already did the fad WLS and look where it got me. A revision. 5. It's been around the longest. Meaning more research has been done on people way further out. 6. I'm a high risk for diabetes. Studies have shown that the RNY is the very best surgery for diabetes cure. 7. Since I am a revision my surgeon can avoid the scar tissue where my band was when he does the RNY. With the sleeve he cannot. So there's a higher chance of leaks with the sleeve and revisions. In conclusion, if I was not a revision, I would probably have the sleeve. Just because I'm afraid of the rerouting. Who isn't? It's why I got the band instead of the bypass 5 years ago. In hindsight, I should've gotten the bypass. So this time- I am.

So I haven't told many... But the ones I have told- that are closest to me, are unsupportive. Everyone but my hubby. When they offer their opinions, I remind myself that they love me and are afraid. Then I politely tell them: there have been many choices that you or others have made that I don't entirely agree with, or cause me concern and worry... But that I just have to suck it up cause you are an adult. I ask for the same in return. I have stopped telling people.

Great! Lol! Ugh.

Laced up- yay! Military family! He won't leave till I'm 3 weeks post op... So that's good. I do have a few GF's here... But I'm really setting things up for him/our kids. He works constantly so he won't be much help anyway. LOL! I have frozen casseroles for the kids, and tons of broths/mushies for me. So I'll be fine!

so excited for everyone! wooohoooo! i got my endoscopy scheduled and my preop diet. its a BREEZE! i can eat all the way up till the day before surgery. 2 instant carnations for BF and lunch, and a sensible dinner. starting 5 days before surgery. 10 days left! going on VACAY Thursday-Monday to get my mind off everything...and to enjoy my sweet hubby before he leaves for afghanistan. he wont be back till im skinny. how cool is that? (((hugs))) for all you jumping on the losers bench!

Good Luck!!!! i will be thinking of all of you tomorrow! post as soon as you can!!! walk.sip.walk.sip.walk.sip.

WooHOO! Good Luck!

from Georgia- but living in Texas!