Md_bander

VSG 8/17...........Feeling very discouraged as well. 9.4 lbs lost ............hhhhhhkjkkkkk............i get what the above reply said about ......i could have done this at WW. My husband was sleeved in Feb. and has lost 100 lbs. I was lapband to sleeve. They told me it would be slow, but this is rediculous. I am doing everything they told me and I am able to get in all Protein and Water and exercise regularly. Walked for 2 days in Disney this week........to the point of blisters.............and only a .4 loss..........just not fair...Granted i'm almost 60 yrs. old.........but what the heck......Done ranting. thank you for listening.

I had pretty much same issues. I had the band removed in March of this year. My Dr. had me wait 3 months. I am getting the sleeve 8/17. I can't wait !. My husband was sleeved in Feb. and is down 91 lbs. Looking forward to the next chapter.

I got myself a personal trainer......mostly workout in the pool.....as my joints are killing me from the added poundage. Guess I have to step it up more....and be patient. Got my first letter from Cigna yst. looking for more info.......at least it wasn't a rejection letter.....fingers stilled crossed.

I am going through exactly the same thing....band removed 3/26....up almost 30 lbs......been exercising more than ever........very discouraged......just waiting patiently for call that ins. has approved sleeve........it not....i'll be sooooooo pissed........

I am almost in the same boat. Banded 2010. successful first 2 years. Lost 70 lbs. Lots of fills and unfills in the last 2 years. I had no medical support. Found a new Dr. who I just adore. His office is amazing. I was told my band must come out. I have been "empty" since before xmas and have gained 25 lbs. My band will come out 3/27. Approved by Cigna. I have to wait 3 months for sleeve. ANd, pray that they cover......the only comorbidity I have now is sleep apnea and Hi cholesterol. The wt. gain has brought up my BMI....I also pray that Cigna covers my sleeve........because no tool is very dangerous. My saving grace........my husband, who is a major contributer to my wt gain.........was sleeved yesterday. So, if I can't get it, at least there will not be as many temptations to deal with. Good luck with your next chapter.

Been a nurse for more than 20 years........couldn't do the 12 hour shifts......sore back, knees, feet.......etc. Don't want to be the patient........

I am one week out..........postop....no problem getting down....my problem is the nausea afterward because one of them must be taken with food.........the little i "drink" is not making it........even the little purree I eat is not enough.. feeling very icky for a while after one certain med.

Congratulations.

What doctor did you use? I'm also from Maryland.

I'm going to a seminar in 15 days!! :thumbup:

I'm looking into Dr. You right now. But, if that doesn't work out. GBMC is the next closest to me

Best of luck to you!

I went to Dr. M. no regrets.......great experience. If have any questions , I'm here.

Banded today at GBMC in Maryland. No problems......Home in less than 8 hours. Sitting up in bed doing this. So far so good.........very pleased.

July 21 !!!!! Can't believe it could really happen.