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After 4 months

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I've been on BP for almost 4 years now and just stumbled across this board...lol. I had the sleeve in Sept of 2013 and have lost 125 pounds and maintained the loss for 3 years now. It's been a life-changing and affirming journey and I love talking to other people about it and helping them with their journey.
I'm willing to "mentor" anyone new to the sleeve or considering the sleeve. Just reply or send me a message.
Also, I started a blog right before my 1st pre-op appointment, almost 4 years ago. I documented the entire journey with my pre-op struggles & process, monthly progress pictures, the good the bad and the ugly, my Tummy Tuck & skin removal surgery, etc. Feel free to check it out to see if you think my journey might be able to help you. It is linked in my signature.

At BMI of 42, you're not just obese, you're morbidly obese, and at just about my starting size. You're not just fat, you're at a dangerously unhealthy weight that is inviting diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, etc.
I call absolute bull$hit on your husband. The surgery doesn't "fail," patients "fail to change their behavior." If his OR is seeing "lots of re-dos," what that tells me is that the surgeons/hospital are not properly preparing patients for the procedure (ie., setting them up to fail).
You're 50 and morbidly obese. Ask your husband if he wants you to die within the next 5-10 years, maybe it'll change his mind. If it doesn't, maybe you need a different husband.
I'm 4 days out and this is the best I've felt in so many years. My only regret was not doing it 5 years ago.

No one told me I was brave for having the sleeve surgery and taking control of my health for the second half of my life...so I am telling myself that. I am BRAVE! And now I'm telling all of you. You are courageous souls for taking this step and I honor you!
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You Go Girl! I'm like you! I'm taking my life back! Me and God beat up breast cancer 3 years ago and me and God got out of a horrible marriage of 20 years! I am a beautiful 60 year old woman that has raised 5 children and have 3 beautiful grandsons! And I am doing this surgery for me ! So I can live a long and healthy life and get all the GUSTO that life has for me! I'm moving forward not backward! To God Be the Glory!
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You made the right decision. I hope you get the best of what you deserve. Good luck and have a smooth speedy recovery.
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I'm sitting here in the hospital getting prepped for VSG and I'm feeling weirdly nervous and a little scared..
Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Ahhh, thanks Elode! I appreciate your response. I hadn't thought of it that way, but it sure does make sense! The scale is put away and I will just keep moving forward and trust the process. It's just hard - mentally - when you see these great results then it just stone cold STOPS. But I can see why with all the drastic changes taking place. I will step back and take a deep breath now ..... inhale....aaaaaaand exhale. =)

Honestly, I would get a 2nd and 3rd opinion on that. Is it possible that he prefers the more frequent visits (hence more frequent payments) that come with the Lap Band? I hate to think that way but money making is a big motivator for many physicians.