Jono

I'm so excited to move on to the sleeve! Twelve years ago I was banded and have had nothing but problems with it for the last eight years. Since I was banded in Mexico, it was difficult to find a physician who would help me here in my state, because of liability issues. My lapband fills were being done by a midwife. Not too successfully, I might add. She would overfill me and then would be "on vacation" for weeks at a time, so that I couldn't get the full loosened. Nightmare for years, complete with frequent vomiting, severe heartburn and acid reflux episodes every night, even though I slept sitting up. Try that for a couple of years. The surgeon who was willing to help me is absolutely wonderful. In February 20th he removed my lapband without complications. I am in the third day of my pre-op liquid diet which will go for two week. My sleeve surgery is set for June 3rd and I am so ready. A better, healthier and happier life is waiting for me just around the corner. And it is waiting for you, too. I'm glad my surgeon is conservative and trying to get the best results possible by doing this procedure in two steps and by having a two week pre-op diet. Less chance of problems means a better chance for me! I can do this! And so can you????. Good luck!

Hey Everybody! I am about six weeks out from sleeve surgery and am so excited I can hardly stand it! There is a little nervousness there, too, but I know that this surgery will make my quality of life so much better. As it is, my osteoarthritis is so bad in my knees that I've been told that I need knee replacement surgery. However, I've also been told that I will likely see great improvement in my knees if I get the excess weight off. So I envision a new future. Please share any instance that you might have had with knees or joints improving following your sleeve surgery. Fortunately, I have a very supportive husband. Lucky me and I know it! Thanks!