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Congrats on your date.:thumbup1: I am working on approval from my insurance for a revision from band to sleeve. With any luck it will be approved and I will have mine done in January too. Good luck!

:thumbup1:Hi everybody! I have decided to make the switch from band to sleeve. I Have not had the results that I thought I would have. I talked with the surgeon that did the band and he thinks it will be a good thing. He says there are better results with the sleeve. I have a few hoops to jump thru first but I have made it thru them before and hopefully the insurance will be kind and approve this surgery as well.:001_smile: I had to meet with the nut. Monday and the psychological is next Monday. I am excited and scared at the same time.:eek:

I have found that crushing them and putting them into dark choc. pudding works great. It kills most of the bad taste of the meds.

I had my visit Friday with my Dr. It looks as if all is a go for the revision. :cool0: I have to go back on the 23rd of October for another visit. He said that he would talk to the insurance for approval on a revision, which may be a better choice for me. I am really excited. I forgot to ask if he will remove the band and do the sleeve at the same time? I sure hope so. Some of my friends think I am crazy for going through it again,:eek: but I don't think so. Most of them are slim and don't know what it is like to be over weight. We that are, have to do everything we can to become healthy for our selves and our familys. If you have had a revision from band to sleeve please share any important info. to make sure I don't over look anything. I am a little scared.

Thanks everbody for the welcome. I will be sure to post again on Friday after the verdict is in. :001_wub: Keep your fingers crossed.

Hi everone! I'm new to the forum. :001_tongue: I am 57 years old and was banded last Sept. My highest weight was 278, and that was when I first talked to the Dr about the band. At the time of being banded I was 267. I am now at 244. The surgeon says that I have not lost enought weight for the time frame. :thumbup1: I have tried very hard with very little success.:thumbdown: The PA suggested that maybe the sleeve will be a better choice for me. I have an appointment next week to talk to him about a revision to the sleeve. I had labs last week and my thyroid level is up a little. Not sure how this will effect things. I have been lurking around the forum and am excited about being part of the family of sleevers and making some new friends.

Hello Everyone! :smile1: Like tabbie I am new to the forum. I also have the Realize Band and am not happy with my results.:frown1: I have had my band for 12 months and can't tell a lot of difference in my size. I have an appointment in 2 weeks with my Dr. to discuss the sleeve. I am so tired of everything getting stuck. I am always afraid to go out to eat. I hope this is the answer to my prayers. :smile:

Thanks for the suggestions. :confused:

Congrats on your date. :ohmy: It will be here quicker that you think. Best of luck. :confused: Keep posting.

Hi everybody! I had Realize Band on 9/15/08 and have only lost 37 lbs. My doc says taking insulin slows down weight loss. I am really frustrated and don't know what to do. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions appreciated.

Congrats! :cursing: on being approved. Surgery time will be here before you know it.:tongue2:

Some of them are pretty good, however, my nut. says that there are not worth the money, because they do not have enough Protein in them for the price.

I had Realize Band in Sept. 08 with BCBS of NC Blue Options and mine was covered after a $500.00 deductable. That was my saving grace.

I guess its true, you do learn something new every day. I also thought it was before. lol

Hey RaceGirl, Welcome to the forum.:crying: I'm in North Carolina too, Gastonia. Who did your surgery? Dr. Keith Gersin did my Realize Band. Gail Realize Band - 9/15/08

I agree with the soup suggestion, and new diet always works. I understand not wanting anyone to know about the surgery. :eek: A lot of people think that surgery is the easy way out. There is nothing easy about it.:crying: ____________________ Gail

Hi Dave, welcome to the forum.:smile: ______________ Gail Pre-Op/Current/Goal 278/247/180

Hi BumbleBree, I would love to have a buddy. I am a 57 year old female. Realize Band on Sept. 15, 2008. I too was in a slump for a little while, I am now back on track but could use some encouragement from time to time.:smile: Maybe we could help each other. They say that 2 heads are better than 1, let's give it a shot together.:tongue: __________________ Gail Pre-Op/Current/Goal 278/247/180

You are not alone, I had Relize Band September 15 and have only lost 24 lbs. I feel as if I don't eat enough to stay alive, and am not losing as fast as I thought I would.:smile: I know slower is better, so they say, but a little faster would be nice.:smile2: Gail

Welcome to the forum!:smile2:

Hello Rocky, Welcome to the forum.:smile: I haven't posted for a couple weeks myself. I hate it when my computer goes on the blink, it puts me out of the loop. I'm sure you will get a lot of good info. here. :smile2: READ! READ! READ! Gail

Hello Jennifer, :smile2: I have the same problem with chicken. :smile: I have found that if I cook it in a crockpot with chicken stock it is super moist and I can tolerate it a lot better. Beef is another problem for me. Any suggestions? Gail

I want to exercise and I get all excited with good intentions, but I have a 2 year in my house that keeps me running and can never find the time for me. :confused: I want to join your pack to do it everyday, but need any suggestions you can offer to be able to fit it into my daily schedule.

Hi Bev! I am diabetic too and the pills are so big. I crush them and put them in sugar free choc. pudding. It helps with the bitter taste. I have come off the Byetta injections and have decreased the amount of Levimere injection. It may not be much yet, but my goal is to get rid of all my shots all together. Good luck Gail

Hi all! I have not posted in a while and discouraged. :hurray: I was banded in September and not much weight lost. Lost inches but the scale is not moving. :hurray: My 2 year old grandson is living with us for now and do not have much time to exercise. I am 56 years old and am worn out by the end of the day. I got off track with my diet for a while but now am back with the program. Need the scales to move, is there any help for me?