Hello!

My name is Sondra and I will be having my vertical sleeve surgery in 3 weeks. I am having a revison from the lap band to the sleeve. I had battled with having a revision surgery for about 1 year now. When I finally got the nerve to make the appointment for a consultation I called and canceled. I felt like a failure because I gained the weight back from the first surgery. But after praying and talking it over with my husband I made a second appointment and kept it. What really helped was the support from my husband and a very dear friend who had the surgery as well. We both struggled with our weight all of lives and thought the band was what we needed. While we both continued to struggle with our weight while having the band, my friend was never able to get off her high blood pressure meds. I was just blessed to not have any medical problems that required meds. Long story short after my friend had her surgery and said it was the best thing ever, she is officially 3 months pre op, down 41 lbs and off her high blood pressure meds. I was inspired yet motivated to make the lifestyle change.

I received the call on April 1st (Yes April Fools Day) that my surgery was approved and that they could schedule the surgery for April 30th. Take note when they called I was taking a nap so I thought it was a joke. I had a ton of questions like do I have to go thru the classes or psych evaluations. To my surprise no, just get my lab work done, see the dr for post op and then have my surgery. I am still shocked because I hear of so many people waiting for thier approvals. I guess you get what you pray for.

I am still new to this sight and learning how to maneuver thru everything but I want to post my pictures and interact with others who have the same issures that I may have but until then..COUNT DOWN TO A NEW ME!

the best of luck on your new journey x

Congrats on your surgery date! Good luck!

I am considering a revision from band to sleeve too. Never knew I could do that til the new surgeon mentioned it. What Dr/hospital will you use?

^{I will be at Presby of Plano & My doctor is Dr. Stephen Hamn.}

Welcome and congrats on your decision for the sleeve! I am 6 weeks post-op and am already off my blood pressure meds! This tool really works!

Thanks so much for sharing. I know for a fact this is the best decision ever. I can't wait to post my before & after pictures.

Congrats! I am having my surgery tomorrow and very excited to get started! Can't wait to see your before and after pics!! You are going to so great!!

Congratulations! I hope you have a great experience and that the sleeve gives you everything you wanted.