My name is Tonia and I am 35. I am a wife and mother. I had lap band surgery in 2008 and had to have it removed in 2010. I am scheduled for the sleeve May 29! I can't wait!

Welcome to VST and best wishes on your surgery

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YAAAAYY!! Congrats!!

@tonia, that's what I'm afraid of (lap band slippage) & currently only the lap ban or RNY are the only two alternatives recognized by Medicare/Aetna. I'm hoping that all changes soon. I've got my first counseling session (pre-op) with my doctor & medical team on the 17th. of May. I plan on bringing up stories like yours in requesting the vertical sleeve procedure. If I have to wait, oh well

^{Aetna covers the sleeve--just FYI!}