Hi ya'll!! New to VST... but not new to weight loss surgery. Had my band removed in Sept.. after 3 years. Soooo ready for Tuesday's surgery. I've been on the Bariatric Advantage pre-op diet for 2 weeks, lost 11lbs! Having surgery in Dallas w/Dr. "Nick" Nicholson. Looking forward to the forums .

im having my surgery the 29th!!! good luck!

Having mine on the 28th! Getting nervous. Good luck! Power to the sleevers:)

Hey future sleevers! I am so excited! I get mine tomorrow the 27th. I still can't believe it! After jumping through all the insurance hoops, I got approved and I get to use the surgeon that I originally visited. The hospital had replaced him after he let them know he was going to start his own practice. So I followed him instead of having the fresh out of residency surgeon. I am excited to hear how all of us do in our personal journey. I especially liked reading the posts about how people have answered questions from people inquiring about weight loss. I think major changes in eating habits is what I am going to stick with. Good luck everyone!

Good Luck I had my band for nearly 2 yrs and had it removed in Aug and my sleeve surgery is Dec 17th

Do you mind if I ask why you are removing band? I have read about others switching from the band to the sleeve also. I am just curious. Good luck to you

I had my band removed because I was constantly having to unfill after a fill... Due to my sinus and allergies I would developed a mucus plug that kept me from getting breakfast and lunch down every day...constantly tossing at least one meal a day. So they would unfill the band a bit, and then I would have no restriction and felt like I could eat Big Mac....sooooo wasn't for me..

I too had my band removed after 6 years. I really liked my band but for past 2 years I began vomiting all the time. Food would get stuck for some reason. The sad thing is that I lost 80 pounds and gained about 40 back. I was so disgusted with myself. I am almost three weeks post surgery ( was sleeved 11/7/12) and I am doing great. I've lost 22 pounds and for once in my life I have not been hungry and sometimes forget to eat! I was back to work in 10 days. I am still on liquids and protein powder but I feel great. I'm on liquids for 5 weeks post op and then on to puréed! This was the best til give done for myself. I hope others feel the same as me! Good luck.

had vs nov. 26, i don't have anything good to say yet.