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I hated that lap band but didn't realize how much until now. I'm losing weight quicker and yes I'm kind of weak right now but it's getting better all the time. When I eat three bites of a scrambled egg I'm full, and the full feeling lasts 3 hours or more. With the lap band I still had my huge stomach so I would eat, feel pain high up between my breasts, the food would go down, the pain would go away and I'd be hungry again. The lap band made so much sense to me at the time but now I almost view it as barbaric. And the port was really painful for me.

I just thing the concept of a smaller stomach without losing part of your intestines and all that re-routing makes sense!

The revision to the sleeve is absolutely the best thing I've ever done for myself and my health.

I'm 3 weeks and 4 days post op and started aqua aerobics already, and I love it! I'm going tomorrow morning which will be my third time this week! Who AM I?

Have a great weekend friends!

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That is so great! My mother went with me to Mexico and she had her band out right after we got back home. Her Dr told her she needed to wait 6 months in between, so she will have her VSG in September. Apparently, her Dr. is not as experienced or competent as Dr. Aceves, because he does the removal/VSG in one go. If her insurance decides to deny her, she will be going to Mexicosmile.gif. She is so excited and I am happy to read all of these great results!

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I agree w/you 100%!!!!! I will be 8 weeks out from my revision on Monday and have lost 40lbs since :) In less than 2 months I am almost lower than my 3 yrs w/the band. I didn't realize how bad the band made me feel..I am SO happy to have it OUT forever!!!

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