Charlene K

Thanks, PapaBob! I have been easing in to the pre-op this week. I am looking forward to restriction that doesn't go from wide open to getting stuck. I have started buying supplies. One thing I bought was prep bowls from Pampered Chef. I will be able to put 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 cup food in them and put a lid on them. I bought Protein drinks from Vitamin Shoppe. 30g of protein in grape and punch flavor. I will keep you posted.

WTG!!! Keep us posted. I am having revision surgery on October 5th. I started my pre-op a week early so I can ease in to it.

I am still hungry! I start on pre-op liquid diet on Sept 21st and be sleeved on Oct. 5. When he emptied my band he told me" now, don't gain any weight before surgery". Whatever! I've gained five lbs.

SHOUT OUT FROM TEXAS! WOO!!HOO!! CONGRATS!!!

My doctor emptied mine two weeks ago. I am so hungry. I have gained several lbs,but I am journaling my food. I hope to be approved this week. Then maybe surgery in a few weeks. I wish he had not taken so much fill out, but I was having reflux.

I agree with learning to eat around the band. I never reached a sweet spot. So, I ate protein and got stuck or carbs and gained weight. I am ready for a revision! I did watch the video.

Congrats! Best wishes for a speedy recovery......sounds like one so far. I found out today that I have not been approved yet. Hopefully, next week. Keep us updated.

Woohoo! for you! I know there is a risk of complications, but there is a huge risk of remaining obese. I have had three colon surgeries(diverticulitis)......three bowel obstructions after the surgeries. That is why I am choosing the sleeve....Don't mess with my intestines! I had my final appt with Dr. Davis last week . He did not even go over complications with me. He is confident all will go well. He also took the fill out of my band. It is tough losing weight before the surgery, but the two week liquid diet ought to help. Approval should come next week. Surgery will probably be Mid-Sept. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Keep us updated.

Donna, that is what Dr Davis told me....the band had done all it is going to do. Since my BMI is still over forty my insurance will pay for a revision to a sleeve. I saw the doctor yesterday and now the paperwork is in and waiting for approval. Surgery should be Mid September. Want to lose another 80 lbs. Go to a nutritionist and get help with your eating. You may need more calories .

Congrats! on the approval. I have an appt with the doctor on the 11th. His office called yesterday and said he wanted to go over the surgery with me. I just hope he isn't going to tell me no. I will call the insurance company tomorrow to see if they sent my paperwork for approval. Like you I want to get this show on the road!

Congrats! On your sleeve date. Wow! You will be in good shape for surgery. I heard from my surgeon's office. Dr. Davis wants to see me on August 11th to go over the procedure with me. They still haven't approved me as of today. I don't think it will be an issue though. I just hope the doctor is still willing to do the revision. I have had several abdominal surgeries. I know my insides are a nightmare. Keep posting your progress.

I want a revision because I still need to lose another 80-100lbs. I was banded in July 08. I started at 307lbs.....lost down to 220lbs...now I weigh 245lbs. The doctor said the band has done all it will do. It does not address the hunger. My insurance should pay for a revision because I still have a BMI of 42. I should hear something next week on approval for a sleeve.

I know how you are feeling. One girl I know has gone on Phenteramine and joined WW to get a jump start. She is doing really well considering she had to have her band removed. I took Phenteramine when I was on the last six weeks of my liquid diet last year. It really cuts your appetite. Of course you have to do the work because I have gained back 20 of the 30 I lost. Now, I am waiting for approval of a sleeve.