MasterOfDisaster

Howdy all! I’m Jenn and I’m getting the gastric sleeve on Sept 11. This is a revision as I had a completely unsuccessful lap band 9 years ago. I paid out of pocket for the lap band but the government is paying this time. I’ve been on a waiting list for over 2 years. I’m trying to keep my excitement to a minimum as my surgery was scheduled for August but was canceled due to “technical difficulties” in the OR. They called with my surgery time and the cancellation of that surgery within 2 hours. This was a huge letdown and I fell into a dark depression while waiting for a new surgery date. I’m 42 and have been struggling with my weight since I was 12. That’s 30 years of tormenting myself!! I’m ready for this to work. I’m also ready to work to get it. Good luck to my fellow September 2018 Sleevers!

Hi Sunflower, I will be banded on January 12th by Dr. Pierre-Yves Garneau at Rockland MD. The price is $17000, and the process was very fast! I met the surgeon on Dec 7th, had my blood tests on the 10th and was given a surgery date. Dr Garneau seems nice enough. There is a nurse, Lula, who looks after all the bariatric patients. She's great, and always available for questions. I just found out last week that Rockland is switching from the Lap Band to the Realize Band...don't know if that is better. Jenn :thumbup:

Congratulations! The only paperwork I have is the list of things I can eat for the 60 days after surgeory. Will you be spending New Years on the liquid diet too?

Hi, I will be banded on Jan 12th. I will keep you posted

Hi! I am beyond excited. I met my surgeon on Dec 7th, I start my 2 week pre-op diet on Dec 29th, and get my band on Jan 12th.