Hello Everyone, My name is Tammie, I'm 28 years old in Colorado Springs, Co. As of this moment, I have a lapband but will be having it removed and then a gastric sleeve. I can't express how much I am looking forward to this because the lapband only caused more problems for me. Currently I weigh 221 lbs and stand 5'3 1/2. My goal weight is 125-130 lbs. I am not trying to lose weight for cosmetic reasons. My main goal with this journey is to help reduce my PCOS and infertility. Like many women, my dream is to one day be a mother. Right now, my reproductive Endocrynologist tells me that is nearly impossible for me. I hope to get to know many of you and we can travel these roads together, laugh together, and cry together. If there is anyone else who is in my area and would like to get to know each other please email me. Good luck to everyone.

My husband is Active Duty Army so Tricare will be covering it and I will be getting my sleeve at Evans Army Hospital. Monday I have to go in to get a barium scan because I was in the ER for vomiting some blood. So making sure I'm good to go before they put me under Yes I am familiar with how things go but from my understanding, weight loss is a little faster with the sleeve rather than the band. Would that be accurate?

Hiya Tammie! Congrats to you on your revision - I think you'll be pleased! Good luck and keep us posted!

Thank you Nancy. Looks like you are well on your way to your goal! Congrats!

Thank you Nancy. Looks like you are well on your way to your goal! Congrats!

Thanks - I'm getting there! In a stall right now (which is no big deal to me). The rest will come off eventually

You'll do great!!

not exactly fast track lol..army wont let you do 2 procedures at once so for 6 weeks i wont have any restriction and since January when I got my last fill, ive gained 7 lbs. Good luck on your flight! I'm nervous about the car ride home

Yeah, we both know how insane South Academy / I-25 is!

Oh yes all too familiar! I live near the airport so its crazy over here! but soon instead of driving these streets, i hope to be jogging them

Welcome Tammie, best of luck to you, you will be sooo happy!

And yes, weight loss is quicker with the sleeve over the band. When I went in my doc says I am losing like a bypass patient, guess they lose a bit quicker than sleeves she says. Woo hoo!

Welcome to VST, Tammie!! Good luck on your upcoming surgeries!!

Hi,

I am also from Colorado Springs and am getting the sleeve in June - whew 2 weeks out. I start on my pre op diet tomorrow or the next day. Slightly scared about it but hopeful.

Have ordered some powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and chike Protein shake powders. Not quite sure how it will all go, or results. Am on the last lap before the big day though.

Any hints?