Hi New Friends,

I’m 5 days post-op and here’s my story…

At my heaviest I weighed 265 and I’m 5’2. I’ve dieted my whole life and only twice Iwas successful enough to lose 50 lbs. The last time was in 2005, on Weight Watchers. I was down 50 and feeling great then in 2006 mysister, who was my best friend, died suddenly, our house sold, I got a new job,and bam it came back really fast. I wasso disgusted with myself and majorly depressed. One night I got on the computer and read about Lap-band surgery. Icontacted a surgeon and had the procedure in 2008. I lost 50 lbs. but hated itthe whole way. Lots of pain while eating and at the location of the port. It was never adjusted quite right, too tightor too loose. I also never lost more than50 lbs. after 3 years…So during my last annual visit with my surgeon in Januarywe talked about it and he asked if I had heard of VSG. Now, I had to pay $7,000 out of pocket forthe lap-band, but he said insurance companies are paying for VSG, and thiswould be a lap-band reversal as well, and he was right. I already know I’m going to be happier. I’m pretty sore, especially where the portwas removed, but I already feel better. I’m happy I found this forum and I plan to stick with you guys all alongthe way. Thanks!

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Sorry for all the words that ran together. I composed my story in word then copied and pasted it here...looks like it pasted wierd!

welcome to VST! the people on here are really great and help with any ; everything! thanks for sharing your story and congrats on your fresh start!

Congratulations on being sleeved and doing so well, you certainly deseve it! I am so sorry for all that has happened in the past....I know what it is like to lose a sister/brother and it is hard.

Wishing you the best, I will be cheering you on, and looking for new posts!:cheer2:

congrats, glad your here the more the better...

Thanks everyone

Congrats. Sounds like you will be happier with your new sleeve.

Nict to meet you Tippy! I'm so sorry for everything you have gone through. I commend you for your fighting spirit! I'm just for weeks out tommorow and doing well and very happy with my sleeve. I wish you all the best on this journey and I'm looking forward to reading about your progress!!!!

Congrats on your sleeve and so sorry about your sister. Everyone is right and we will be cheering you on along the way

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Hello and welcome to this forum, I think you will love it. I am sorry for your past problems, with the band. I see where are a lot of folks are revising to the sleeve and are much happier. I wish you all the best of luck, and so glad you found us!!