I went to the required Orientation on Tuesday and today i get to meet with the surgeon and find out exactly what I will have to do to get my sleeve. Since I had a lapband I'm not sure if I'll be required to jump through all the hoops but at this point, I'm ok with just starting with step one. .... as long as it's followed by step two, three and four!!! LOL

Good luck! Here's hoping that it's step 1, then a sleeve!

Hi Vicki, my orientation is this Saturday and I can not wait to start my journey as well...I hope I get to see the surgeon as soon as you. Good luck to you!!

Well it's Step 1...and hold!!! Because I had a lapband it is technically a revision (even though I've had it out for 16 months) The Bariatric Center in South Sacramento has only been open for 2 months so they aren't doing revisions yet. (Although my Dr. has done many) so he has to get approval from the muckity-mucks at Kaiser. Worse case, I'll have to go to Richmond or wait for a few months.

Nothing I can do, but pray. I should hear something in the next couple of weeks...

Hi Vicki! I'm a revision too from band to sleeve. Best! Thing! Ever! If you're anything like me you will be head over heels for it.

I didn't go the same route as you, so I don't have any advice as far as timelines, just wanted to extend my warm embrace to ya. *hugs*

Thanks Miss Diva.....you're in Sacramento too!!! Hi Neighbor!

I am really hoping I love it as much as everyone seems to think I will. The Dr. did say since I was successful with the band (even though I HATED the stupid little thing) I should be successful with the sleeve.

Well I just have to wait and see what happens next!! Prayers are appreciated!