kellicoley

Glad your feeling better. Keep walking, getting the fluids in and keep your eye on the prize

I had revision surgery from lap band to sleeve on July 7th. The surgery went way better than I expected it would. After surgery I had no pain, no gas and no nausea. The clear liquid diet after surgery is not bad at all thus far. I look forward to sipping on warm broth. So far I am a happy sleever and look forward to what my new skinny future holds. Good luck to you all.

Don't be scared. Remember why you need it. You're gonna be fine. Just relax. I had my surgery (revision from lap band to sleeve) yesterday and it went very well.

My surgery is July 7th. Having revision surgery from lap band to gastric sleeve. Has anyone had that procedure?

Hello, Just wanted someone’s input on my situation. I was banded back in 2014. I lost about 85 lbs and was doing great. Until all of a sudden it caused me grief. A lot of pain, throwing up and reflux. After6+ years I’ve since gained about 40lbs and with all the problems I’ve incurred over the years my doc and I decided on a revision to the sleeve. Well, my insurance company, BCBSIL approved removal only. So, my doc is submitting a request for the revision to the sleeve. Has anyone had this happened to them? What are the odds of them not approving the sleeve? My worry is that I do not meet the BMI requirements to get the sleeve. If anyone can shed some light on this, it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Thanks@suaniya and@tanyamann32

I was banded 9/11/13 and it was the best decision of my life. Starting weight about 220 now around 145-150. No more Hypertention, diabetes or reflux meds. I'm healthier and happier than I've ever been in years!!!

Wow! Great job! Kelli

Thanks! Kelli

You look incredible! Kelli

Banded 9/11/13. Starting weight 218. Down 73 lbs. Current weight 145. Kelli

Hold on to your hat... This is only the beginning. Congratulations. Kelli

Thank you @"tenseintexas" Kelli

Thank you. Kelli

Happy bandiverssary to me!!! I was banded in September 11, 2013. I'm almost 70 lbs down and I'm loving the new me. Kelli Kelli Kelli

Hello fellow banders! I was banded Sept. 11, 2013. Since then I've only lost 26 pounds While I am happy I am down, I feel my weight is coming off too slow. Some months I don't lose at all and I'm on my 4th fill! I have about 50 more pounds to lose to get to my goal weight of 145. At the rate I'm going though, that's gonna take forever!! It seems like everyone is losing at a much faster rate than I... What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks, Kelli Coley