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I just had an awesome consultation for revision! My doctor doesn't think I'm going to have any issues with approval from Anthem BCBS.
I have to do a few classes next week and then she'll submit for pre-approval to see if we're up against any roadblocks. After that I need an upper endoscopy and some nutritional classes but not much else!
She said it would probably be 3 to 5 months before surgery. I'm hoping for closer to the 3 months because I'd like to be all healed up and fairly adjusted to the new lifestyle before we go camping all summer! [emoji846]
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Hi All,
I had lap band surgery in 2009 when I was 22. I lost 100lbs in 3yrs and had a normal bmi. Over the years I've gained 70lbs back and the lap band is a pain.
I have a conversion consult on Wednesday. I've always thought I wanted to go with the sleeve but I now know a few people who haven't had great success with it. I know a couple with bypass who look great and are very happy.
I'm wondering if anyone else is in a similar situation or has any thoughts/advice?
Thanks!
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This is awesome, thank you! I am really looking forward to a more natural feel and it is good to know that I won't feel much during the liquid stage. Were you hungry during the liquid stage?

I just had an awesome consultation for revision! My doctor doesn't think I'm going to have any issues with approval from Anthem BCBS.
I have to do a few classes next week and then she'll submit for pre-approval to see if we're up against any roadblocks. After that I need an upper endoscopy and some nutritional classes but not much else!
She said it would probably be 3 to 5 months before surgery. I'm hoping for closer to the 3 months because I'd like to be all healed up and fairly adjusted to the new lifestyle before we go camping all summer! [emoji846]
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I just had an awesome consultation for revision! My doctor doesn't think I'm going to have any issues with approval from Anthem BCBS.
I have to do a few classes next week and then she'll submit for pre-approval to see if we're up against any roadblocks. After that I need an upper endoscopy and some nutritional classes but not much else!
She said it would probably be 3 to 5 months before surgery. I'm hoping for closer to the 3 months because I'd like to be all healed up and fairly adjusted to the new lifestyle before we go camping all summer! [emoji846]
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Hi everyone,
This is sort of déjà vu for me! In 2009 I was on these forums a lot as I prepared for my lap band surgery. I lost 100 pounds in 3 years with lap band.
In 2017 I tried to have revision surgery to the sleeve but my BMI was 35 and I only had mild sleep apnea and my insurance would not approve it.
Fast forward to almost 2023 and my BMI is now 40. I have a consultation on Wednesday as I now have new insurance (Anthem BCBS) and I'm hoping to have better luck with approval.
I am leaning more toward gastric bypass this time. I know a few people who have had the sleeve and a few people who have had bypass and it seems like the people with bypass have had the results that I'm looking for. Also, I don't want another 10 plus years to pass and be back here again.
I'm really hoping that all this can be accomplished sometime in the Spring as I have 2 young boys and we spend the majority of our summer camping and I would really like to have all this done before the camping season begins. I'm not sure how feasible that is but I guess I will find out on Wednesday at my appointment!
Anyone else out there in a similar position or starting the journey just now?
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You don't even look like the same person! Congrats!!!

Pretty good thanks! I had to get my BMI up to 35 so I had a shot at qualifying. My sleep test came back with mild sleep apnea so that is "good" too because I needed a co-morbidity. I have a 90 day waiting period and that'll be up mid-December. So, i'm looking at late Dec/early Jan hopefully!

Update Day 14 (11/8/17)..lost 3.5 pounds since yesterday! Wow. Down to 234 from 260 total loss of 26 pounds!

All excellent points. Ok, I'll take some credit! Lol

You know, I use to say that about my lap band. However, having gained 1/2 my loss back I now know that it's a lot more of yourself than you think! Give yourself credit! You can drink lots of calories and eat lots of things that will "slide" right on through! YOU have to make the choice not to do those things in order to be successful. I know it's just the beginning but you are already do that and you deserve some kudos!

Thanks! I wish I could take credit for it, but it is all from Mr. Sleeve.

It'll all be worth it KIllian, hang in there! 17lbs is amazing!

Update Day 13 (11/6/17)
I am on a two week post op all liquid diet. I have 7 more days to go and it is not easy. I crave something other then liquid!! But the craving is not the strong, and goes away quickly. Especially after I drink a shake lol. I am going to become a protein shake mixologist!
I am down to 243, starting from 250...17 pounds down.

Doing well. Down 18 pounds. Doc has me on 3 protein drinks a day until Nov 13th. Then on to purees.

Thank you sooo much!! How is it going with you?

So glad you are doing so well! Congrats on your loss thus far!

Yea i saw my mom for the 1st time since surgery, yesterday. She freaked and said I look different already. I said Ma "it's only been 25 days theyres alot more too come". HW-280 SG-245 CW-227 GW-170-180

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Day 7 Update (10/31/17) Happy Halloween!!
Had my first Post Op appointment with Surgeon yesterday..weighed in at 244! Down from 260, so that is 16 pounds lost. Nobody has really noticed, but that is ok. I am sure my mom will when she visits on Thanksgiving.
Doc has me on 3 Protein shakes a day for the next two weeks until my next appointment which is Nov 13th.
Feeling good, NOT hungry at all which is a nice change. Taking my water in one sip sip sip at a time.
So will post again soon.

Fantastic update! Glad to hear you are feeling pretty good.

Day 4 Update (10/27/17).feeling alot better. Walking around and getting my water down. Lost 5.3 pounds already.
Best of all? NOT hungry and NO craving battle to fight.

Thanks! Currently it is 08:30 on 10/25/17, I am hoping for sometime around Noon.

Glad to hear you are doing well! When do you go home?

10/24/17 9PM

Woke up in bearable pain. Feels like I overdid it on sit ups..and that is not bad. Not having any trouble getting the water down. (Sip sip sip!)
Just went for my first walk around the Bariatric Ward and so far so good. Staff here at Bon Secors in Port Jervis, NY is amazing. No wonder they won an award!

Thinking of you Killian, you got this!!!