dustinwhall

Hey folks. I am home from surgery. Everything went well so so far so good. It's amazing how different it feels with the band out. So now that the surgery is over my nerves have finally calmed down and I can focus on success. So I'm excited now. Thanks again everyone.

Hey folks my band to sleeve procedure is in the morning 12-5-2014 and my nerves and anxiety is at a all time high. So if you would everyone send me positive vibes that I don't die. Or get a infection or blood clot. I am a nervous wreck.

@@dustinwhall Well dang it! Hang in there!

I'm on my way down to the hospital.

Thank you everyone. I am just a worry wort and crazy. Haha

I have Cigna insurance and I submitted for a revision and within 2 weeks I was approved with a surgery date of December 5th. My surgeon told me I would have no problems with approval because she has documentation for several months of follow up with her that the band was causing me problems and gaining weight. This process was so quick for me it has been overwhelming. My surgeon really went the extra step to get me approved (I'm sure she likes the money she get paid so that's why she did it not because I'm special by any means) but I would really evaluate your surgeon to make sure he or she is doing all they can for you. And good luck. I hope it works out for you.

Thank you bearhugs. That's what we are hoping since we are going through it together that we will have a better chance of success.

@@Peachie That sucks to hear. It was very disheartening for me also when I realized that I had failed with the band. But I went to a support group for the first time and realized that the band failed me I didn't fail the band. It just wasn't the right tool for me. But I understand what your saying. They should at least replace the band that they took out. I would suggest trying to find some support groups in your local area. I was the person who said support groups are a waste of time. But my wife convinced me into going to one with her (she is having a sleeve done December 18th) and I really really enjoyed myself and got a lot of encouragement and reassurance from the people there. It was quite uplifting to say the least. That may be helpful to you. I know this forum is great but there is something about being face to face with people that helps. But hopefully things turn around for you. I have been extremely lucky throughout.

@peachiee the revision process for me was super easy. I just went to my surgeon and told her I wanted a revision to the sleeve and she said ok. I scheduled my psych evaluation and my surgeon sent documentation to my insurance that I have followed the requirements with her and have had several office visits and my band was not working for me after several fills and 5 years. And 2 weeks later here I am with a surgery date. My surgeon is fantastic in that she moved really quick in getting me through the process since the band did not work for me. But I hope you get what you need. It is really stressful for me. Haha. I have Cigna insurance.