Hello...my name is Becky and I am coming out of lurkerdom to introduce myself.

My long story in short form: banded in Oct 2010 and lost 75 lbs thru May 2012 when I had a horrible food poisoning experience that caused my band to slip. Had emergency surgery and they had to remove my band. Hindsight, the band was not a good longterm tool for me, constant sinus/allergy issues meant fill/unfill more than normal.

I am healed, both physically and mentally now and am scheduled for sleeve surgery on May 31 with Dr. Alvarez, exactly one year after my emergency surgery.

Howdy everyone!

Hello and congratulations on your surgery date!

Welcome to the nonlurkers side of things. Now, you can begin a healthy journey with the support from us all. Good luck!

Banded in 2008. Disaster. Now going April 12 fir sleeve. I am nervous more about two weeks post surgery

Welcome Becky! There are more than a few MX band revision patients on here as I'm sure you know if you've been reading a while.

I'm typing this from Mexico actually. I had a great experience here, heading home tomorrow morning. Look forward to seeing you on the forums.

Welcome!! I am 2 months out from surgery myself and I am elated with everything so far! This website has been a godsend for me! Lots of terrific people and advice!! Good luck to you!