TexasTracy

So sorry for your friend. I hope she heals and gains her health back.
Lapbands can erode, twist, cause scar tissue and so many complications, she may have had someof those problems. You will never have those pre-existing issues for your surgery. You can ask the surgeon for his complication rate, what type, has he had to do any repairs and under what circumstances, etc. The complication rate is very low, lower than gallbladder surgery.
Take a deep breath. Make a calm and informed decision. I wish you well.

Revision procedures are riskier than virgin sleeve gastrectomies due to the amount of scar tissue and erosion, especially in those who revise from lap band to sleeve.
Since you aren't a revision, your chance of developing complications is less than 1 percent. However, remaining obese is a greater risk to your life than getting sleeved.
Good luck with your decision. I hope your friend recuperates.

Nov 22nd is my surgery date. I start my pre-op diet on Wednesday.

My last meal was tonight. Shrimp Scampi, big salad & a little Pasta. Then caved & went & said my final farewell to ice cream.
Tomorrow I start my 2 week pre op full liquid diet.
This is going to be worth it!😊

I think many of us felt the same way. After your first year you will look back at this post and realize how fast the weight has come off. Be gentle with yourself and trust the process. PLEASE take advantage of your first golden year. It's your best restriction after surgery and the fastest part of your weight loss. You can lose weight after that year but it slows down for many of us. You are going to get to your other stages with food. Let your tummy heal. You are going to feel much better when you are eating real food again.
So much more coming your way with this process. You will lose weight. You will be successful.
Here is a bit of motivation for you: Try this website to visualize what your weight loss can look like.
https://modelmydiet.com/
Wishing you the best,
Jenn

I'm three years out. This has been a life changing experience. Feel free to message me for support.
Day of surgery to three years out

It's funny I'm going through a lot trying to stay on track. Today I didn't will it all.But I refuse to give up. I'm looking for a strong buddy. Someone I can call upon when I have those urges and tell me the truth and not sugarcoat anything.
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Welcome TexasTracy!!! I'm having the DS and I have RA as well. I'm hoping it will take some pressure off of these old joints. I take a crap load of meds as well. Good luck to you on your journey and let's hope this surgery helps with this awful disease...

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My last meal was tonight. Shrimp Scampi, big salad & a little Pasta. Then caved & went & said my final farewell to ice cream.
Tomorrow I start my 2 week pre op full liquid diet.
This is going to be worth it!😊

I have my surgery date on the 15th. I have passed all the requirements, but i havent gotten the official "Your approved" from the insurance company. When i had my lap-band I didnt get approved until the day before, and i was hoping it wasnt going to be like this again...do you know how hard it is to stay diligent on this stupid liquid diet not knowing if I'm approved or not!! Please pray for me y'all!! Down 6 lbs so far on this liquid diet so thats a plus!!

I’ve been in my pre op liquid diet now since October 24, but on the 23 instead of going out I actually made homemade chicken stir fry and for snack later in the evening I had a large salad and that was my last supper of sorts. Because it’s not that I won’t ever eat again because I will and so will you. We will just eat healthier and smaller portions.

My last meal was an Italian hot dog, fries and wings just because I knew I wouldn't be able to enjoy it again [emoji30] now I'm almost 1 year post op