Mimi52
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Should I convert from my Lap Band, to the Gastric Sleeve? My band has slipped and not restricting!
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Had the revision back in Sept 2016, after years of issues with my band, took some time for approval but once approved had. Now down to 158. Been at 158 for about3 months, but very happy with my weight loss. Dr told me would not lose as fast as sleeves that never had band, but she's very happy with my loss. Personally want to lose another 20. Best decision I ever made. Hopefully you had your bye now or at least its scheduled good luck
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I had the revision in September and have lost total of 37lbs since day of surgery, my sister had surgery 3 years ago and had lost 50 lbs during same time period but she had more to lose than me. My Dr told me everyone is different and with the revision you sometimes weight loss is slower, but I am happy with my progress. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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I agree not easy Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Congrats on your surgery! I feel the same way, I am 4 months out and down 37 lbs from day of surgery. Feel great and feel so much healthier not sure why I waited till I was 58 to have this surgery. But so glad I did. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Ok had surgery in September 2016, surgery went well, a few issues after but since end of November everything good. Last saw Surgeon in November. Now in 2017 new insurance does not cover bariatric serves at all, no follow up visits. If I go to Bariatric Dr. I have to pay full price for visit which runs around $250 a visit and they want me to see nutritionist which is $90 per visit, or my primary which is $35 a visit. How necessary is it to follow up with the Bariatric Dr. They want me to come 6, 9 and then 12 months, then 1 x a year. Think I can get away with seeing primary unless he or I feel there is an issue?. Pre-surgery wt 214. Day of surgery 201, now 167. I had reversal from band to sleeve. I feel great. Thanks in advance for advise. BTW, still paying off surgeon and hospital from surgery. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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I had the revision to sleeve on the 29th and have lost a total of 33lbs since day of surgery. I definitely feel restriction, more than I had with the band. My stomach does churn some times but once I eat a tums all better. Do have some issues with head hunger, but if I drink some cold Water usually goes away. Hope things go better for you. Agree with Sai maybe talk to your surgeon or get second opinion. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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You look great. Had my surgery on 9/27 also. SW 201 CW 170. I had reversal from band. Had a few complications and just been released to do full exercise 2 weeks ago. Had been at 172.4 for 3 weeks. Hope to do as good as you in coming months. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Wow you look great! Congrats. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Ok I am now hooked on the Fat Dr show. Just started watching on YouTube as I am in the states. Love this Dr. So much nicer than that Dr on the US show. Have to look away during the surgeries as can't watch that but good show. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Congrats you look great Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Wow congrats you look great! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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My DR told me no caffeine for first 30 days. I did drink decaf just to get taste of coffee, started drinking 1 cup reg coffee a day after 30 days. My stomach cannot handle more than that. My surgery date was 9/27. Good luck. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Congrats I am down 31 lbs since surgery which was 9/27. Been on a stall for last week and half hope it ends soon. My goal weight is 135 so I still have 35 lbs to go. But I know I can do it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Congrats! I am baking today also. Just starting drinking a Protein Water so I wouldn't nibble on the treats. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Was easy for me. Had my done on 10/27. Had a little issue at 5 weeks, bent over wrong and pulled my inside stitches, out of work for 2 more weeks. But other than that everything was great. Easy recovery. I have lost total of 31 lbs since surgery. 41 with post op weight loss. Was a size 16 almost 18 pre-surgery now 12's are getting big. So happy had the surgery. At a stall right now, been same weight for 2 weeks, but working on it and I am sure it will come off. Best decision I ever made. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App