I have had my band since 2001, and since the Fluid was removed several years ago, no real serious problems. (I had horrific reflux with any fill at all and some pouch dialation). Found out from the various pre surgery tests that my band has slipped so that baby needs to go before it becomes an emergency. I saw the surgeon a few days a go and feel MUCH better about the surgery. I am a nervous nellie about medical stuff and it gave me peace of mind. Doc thinks I have low level reflux even though I don't notice it anymore. Well, guess what, last night I woke up drowning in reflux. It felt like it went in my lungs - scared the crap out of me. I am looking forward to this crapband being just GONE.

The other cool thing is that the doc shared with me that the letter from my PCP was NOT supportive, although no contradictions for me to be sleeved. I told him that I would like to find a more supportive PCP and he gave me the name of a PCP who lives near me who has had bariatric surgery! She specializes in low carb living and post bariatric surgery life. What a find, I am thrilled. I can't wait to meet her. Maybe some things are coming together for me, finally. I don't plan to do the sleeve surgery for a few more months out though, I really need to feel "sure".

CONGRATS!!! You will LOVE the sleeve. It is so far superior to the band from my personal experience. I can't even believe I lived with the pain of the band for as long as I did. The sleeve is so awesome and it works!!!! I love my sleeve and I wish you the best. Let me know if you need anything or have any questions.

The other cool thing is that the doc shared with me that the letter from my PCP was NOT supportive, although no contradictions for me to be sleeved. I told him that I would like to find a more supportive PCP and he gave me the name of a PCP who lives near me who has had bariatric surgery! She specializes in low carb living and post bariatric surgery life. What a find, I am thrilled. I can't wait to meet her. Maybe some things are coming together for me, finally. I don't plan to do the sleeve surgery for a few more months out though, I really need to feel "sure".

Well for one, congrats on the band removal! It sounds like you really needed it. And two, where in the world is that PCP??? I want her!! My PCP is... okay. She wasn't really supportive but wasn't outright against it either. I have been low-carb for months now as part of my PSWL and she was definitely against that. The letter of recommendation she wrote... she refused to say that it was medically necessary. She is very wishy-washy and that concerns me with a physician. I want my PCP to be strong. Either say you agree it with or that you don't. Congrats again