SoAnnaBanana

I was banded in 2009, lost 90 lbs and all was good for a year and a half. Then I had multiple slips, the last being too serious to fix. I had my band out in July, by January I had gained all but 15 lbs back and was sleeved last Wednesday. I find my story to be pretty typical. Of roughly 25 blogs I follow of folks who were banded around the same time as me....half have converted or had removal about 5 have made it to goal and love their bands.

I was sleeved last Wednesday by Dr Katz at St. John's. I love my surgeon so much I drive from Ypsi!

I had surgery the 16th and am down 10 since then and 5 in pre-op. so far so good!

My story sounds so similar to yours. I am having my sleeve tomorrow morning. My doctor would have it done it all in one surgery but my insurance would not cover the sleeve until my bmi was 40 or higher so I actually had to gain weight (about 40 lbs) to qualify. I had my band out in July and am looking forward to new found success. I had done okay with my band before it started giving me trouble... I had lost about 90 lbs. I am hoping to actually get to goal with my sleeve (and stay there). Good luck on whatever you decide. I know the despare you are currently feeling.

Having my surgery 1/16. I can't wait. My Lap Band recovery was a total breeze, hoping the sleeve is just as easy.

I have been fighting with my doctor's office over a revision. I had a band slip nearly a month ago. My surgeon wanted me to revise to sleeve. All the insurance folks are telling me BCBS of MI won't cover a revision to sleeve and that I have to have a new band installed instead. I have had so many issues with my band and don't really want to go down that road. My BMI is 34.6. I know other folks have had success getting this covered. What's the deal?

I have been banded for over a year and this is my signal that I ate too much. It is quite painful so I always try to eat slow. The pain doesn't come right away either, it is as the food settles in. I HATE that feeling.

I had my surgery over 3 months before you. I have had 3 fills and I still have NO restriction. I have done well on my own though. I am hoping my next fill brings some much needed restricting! Stay strong!

I am adding myself, finally.

Though I probably was not suposed to, I slept on my stomach from day 1 out. I would start out on my back but wake up on my stomach. I had very little port site pain.

Wow! That is amazing. You are a true success story!

Hey, just wanted to let you know that I also had pain there and I called the nurse and she said that is where your colon is and if you are at all constipated that could be part of the pain. That was the case for me.

I made pork chops in the crock pot yesterday. It was so good! Just throw your chops in, cover with healthy request cream of mushroom Soup, and cook on low for 8 hours (or high on 4). Then add green Beans once the pork is done and serve with some mashed potato... YUM! Also, I made this super good bean salad. Mix one can of chick peas, one can of black beans, and one can of kidney beans (all drained), with 1/4 C olive oil, one large tomato chopped, 3 cloves or garlic chopped, one small onion diced, and 4 Tbsp lemon joice. Let is all sit over night and yumm-o!

Great post! Mine is : The forever diet

Dr. Katz did my surgery on September second at St. John's Weight Loss. He was so kind and caring and did a wonderful job.