Pinkgirl1234

Congratulations....Sounds great!Keep us posted!

A great amount of weight loss so far!Great!

Jealousy!!!

Exactly,a secret fear of failure keeps us tolerating the band when we know it is not working.

I just want the best results possible after the band is removed.I don't wan5 any regrets that I got a sleeve vs bypass.I really gotta figure this out.For one thing this band is sickening.I constantly am hungry.Sometimes I can eat more other times...eat then barf.:-/

Are you revising to the Sleeve or Bypass?

Why is it that you lose more with a RNY vs Sleeve?

That's it ?No psych or nutritional requirement?How long did it take to get approval? That's it ? No psych or nutritional requirement?How long did it take to get approval? That's it ? No psych or nutritional requirement?How long did it take to get approval? That's it ? No psych or nutritional requirement?How long did it take to get approval?

I am also concerned.I want a successful revision...years later I don't want regrets because there will be not a 3rd surgery...can't do it.

I have the same concerns.Will I truly be able to lose the weight with the sleeve and not fail.

Problem is I currently have an HMO in network coverage only:-/

I wish I had more options... my insurance has only 5 surgeons in network...all in South Jersey:-/

Anyone know Of Dr.Adam Goldstein?

He is booked with a 3 month wait time.Heard he is fantastic.I am seeing Dr Goldstein.He is his associate at Advocare in Cherry Hill.

Heard good things about these a doctors.My friend had a sleeve done wth Dr.Novack...she is happy other him. She s Happy with Novack Heard good things about these a doctors.My friend had a sleeve done wth Dr.Novack...she is happy with him.

Tried to get an appt for a consultation.He is booked up 2 months out.Heard good things about him.I am going with Dr. Goldstein

How exactly would the bypass have been better?

I am interested in whether or not I have a hernia or slippage.I had a hernia years ago when I initially had the band in 2004 during surgery.I am constantly in pain around the port.I feel puffy and just miserable.Just finished sliming and puking.

Thanks for your reply.I see my new dr that is in network on Monday.I have a referral from my PCP .I am just a mess.Was the nutritionist and psych in network?

I see a new surgeon next week.Will update.

Never feel guilty...you deserve it!

Yes it is a vicious cycle with the band.I have never had a sleep study but as I get heavier I know I have a sleep problem.Sometimes taking my medication at bedtime is a big problem.I often wake up hours later with a sharp piercing,aching pain in my stomach .I feel like I can't breathe.I immediately have to get warmed almond milk to soothe whatever is going on.I am also itching near my port lately but it is an internal itch.It's awful.My shoulder blade is also aching(left side).I want this out! My consultation with the new surgeon is on Monday.

Congratulations!

I will check this out as well.

Thank You.I am definitely not a happy camper.The acid reflux is a whopper.