Woo! Just found out that my paperwork will be submitted to insurance this week, and then I should know 1-2 weeks after that if I'm approved or not. I don't see any reason why I wouldn't be approved. I'm going for a revision after a lap band slip, and I did excellent with the band. With the band I lost 110 lbs, and since it's been disconnected I have regained it all back plus some. The surgeon thinks taht I'm an excellent candidate,.

I too am "in the same boat." I had great success with my band until it slipped. My new surgeon said he was going to have his office submit my paperwork . I guess we wait. GOOD LUCK!!!!! Keep in touch!

I have to say, I miss being "skinny". I was down to a 14/16 in pants and a 12/14 in dresses and skirts. I had so much more energy. At least now I know what I'm aiming for. And I can't wait to get back in to mud runs. My port gets in the way right now. I've gotten some gnarly bruises from it.

Congrats

I have to say, I miss being "skinny". I was down to a 14/16 in pants and a 12/14 in dresses and skirts. I had so much more energy. At least now I know what I'm aiming for. And I can't wait to get back in to mud runs. My port gets in the way right now. I've gotten some gnarly bruises from it.

Me too! I went from a size 26 to a 14 and now back up to a 20. My back hurts, I am constantly battling hunger, and the skin around my port is also tender and raised. Moreover, at my heaviest weight I was never as self conscious as I am now. I can't wait to move forward. I wish I had the option of a vertical sleeve prior to having lap-band surgery. I feel like the last four years were such a waste of time and effort.

I don't see the past few years as a waste. More of, I will appreciate it even more. All the little things like crossing my legs, bending over to tie my shoes, being able to go on hikes with out slowing everyone down. And oh yea, not throwing up/ sliming/ getting stuck everyday! Even though My band is disconnected, my stomach will act up as if I still have a slipped band. My surgeon said it is probably scar tissue :/

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